frame paint

[Shay06fz6n]

Hi, currently in the process of getting my fz6n back on the road after going a couple years unloved. I was thinking of spraying the frame white while I'm at it and wondering has anyone else done this that can tell me the best paint to use?

 

[Gary in NJ]

I've always been disappointed with the results of painting the frame of a motorcycle. Paint easily chips and flakes. But I've had great success with powder coating. If you are going to strip the bike down to the frame, then I suggest powder coating.

 

[Shay06fz6n]

I've always been disappointed with the results of painting the frame of a motorcycle. Paint easily chips and flakes. But I've had great success with powder coating. If you are going to strip the bike down to the frame, then I suggest powder coating.

I was looking into powder coating but want to keep costs down, im really hoping to hear success stories from using spray paint but might be wishful thinking.

 

[gnyce]

I think @TownsendsFJR1300 at one point mentioned a spray paint that was _close_ to the existing frame-color (silver), if you wanted to try to keep it the same. I have nothing to offer re: results/methods.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I think @TownsendsFJR1300 at one point mentioned a spray paint that was _close_ to the existing frame-color (silver), if you wanted to try to keep it the same.

The silver paint I use on my FJR helmet lock bracket(s) is Rust-oleum "7271 Siler Metallic" which is pretty much close to stock.

The below picture is my bracket (painted) on an FJR which I believe has the same color silver as the FZ:

 

[trepetti]

The silver paint I use on my FJR helmet lock bracket(s) is Rust-oleum "7271 Siler Metallic" which is pretty much close to stock.

The below picture is my bracket (painted) on an FJR which I believe has the same color silver as the FZ:

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Zombie thread resurrection, but I just used the 7271 metallic silver rust oleum paint on the radiator-side trim pieces. Have not put them on the bike yet, but they seem to be really 'disco' looking . For an old-time rock & roller this might be an issue.....

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Staying alive, staying alive, ah, ah ah, ah.. Stayin alive!!!

 

[Cocoloco]

I used a spray can to paint my frame
Exact paint from yamaha
Samurai paint if its available in your country.

Y3* silver metallic
Matte clear to finish it off

Spilled gasoline does not affect the paint