New Paint, gloss, semi gloss or satin?

Hi all

Currently painting the black bits on my VF500 F2. Tried doing a few bits in gloss black, what do you think? Too shiny or just right?

 

Satin....just right

 

+1 Satin

High gloss will show every little tiny imperfection.

 

I think in about three trips to Walmart any paint is going to start wearing off starting with your pegs. Most automotive paints are high gloss. A few that are of a different gloss level are for engine compartments or trim on cages. Any of the high gloss auto paints will accept an automotive type flatting agent.

Best to get those bits powdercoated stipulating a high millage coating. (IMO)

"Regular" paint unless really prepped to the max and applied as several coats is not going to last long. It it starts to peel or debond you are back to less than square one.

Is this a daily rider or a show bike.?

 

I agree. That paint, if it's on a common spot where your rubbing against it, will look just as bad as when you started, eventually. Powdercoating would be a good option. Other parts, like the plastic bits should hold up well to paint. I think satin would look best. But if its an aluminum piece, I would polish it. I'm a big fan of polished aluminum. just my 02

 

Ask Her Bloomin Majesty,:boobies4: Both are OK !! Ask anyone with a peerage what they think before certifying any taste or style or significant detail.:crushed:

Inn older times, paint opinions ranged and contested as much as oil thread do now.

 

I think her Majesty has left the building in a snit.. Now about that oil thing...