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billyd89
10-14-2002, 08:24 PM
I own a yellow 2001 400ex and was wanting to paint the frame. What kind of paint should I use. I would also like to know what color would look the best. If you could post some pictures, I'd appreciate it.
Leo
10-14-2002, 08:50 PM
I powdercoated mine black.. I'm very happy with it so far..

You can paint them, but don't expect it to be super durable..

(red also looks very sharp on a yellow 400)...

Leo
Castor-426ex
10-14-2002, 08:53 PM
leo Black beadlocks would set that quad off....DO it!! lol
NJ300ex
10-14-2002, 09:00 PM
My frame is also powdercoated gloss black. I have red plastic however. I am very happy with the powdercoating. It seems durable but its not indestructible.

Most people that go the painting route have had good luck with industrial paints meant for tractors and other heavy equipment. Others use some sort of enamel paint. If you are going to paint just make sure to do it right by priming and sanding. Applying clear coats would help also. Most important thing is to take your time.

Also think about having your frame gusseted while it is torn down. The 400ex frame is not known to be very strong.

A really good but expensive paint is por-15. http://www.por15.com/

Leo, you have to get some updated pictures. You have new tires now right? Some razr's on carbon beadlocks would make that bike complete.
10-15-2002, 08:43 AM
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j400exrider
10-15-2002, 01:06 PM
Hey RICO nice bike, i wanna know did you polish that heat shield on the exhaust, cuase if you did i wanna do it, what did you use. looks good.
oldnumberseven
10-15-2002, 01:29 PM
New Tucker Orange w/ prism.
billyd89
10-15-2002, 05:39 PM
Thanks guys, I think I'll go with red.
trx400ex
10-15-2002, 05:42 PM
rico, what color is that frame on chris's? i mean i know its red, but do you know the exact color
Sparks425Ex
10-15-2002, 06:04 PM
I would Powdercoat the frame if ya want it to last. I would go with a Red Frame and Red Top A arms with Black Swing Arm and Black Bottom A arm. THat is what i am doing this winter adn it gonan looks sweet. Black Swing Arms look Trick. Anyone have a pictures?
billyd89
10-15-2002, 07:14 PM
That does sound awesome nacs
Ex_Rider43
10-15-2002, 08:07 PM
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chris4w1
10-16-2002, 05:09 PM
i would use powdercoat or per15 both will hold up fine
ny300exrider
10-16-2002, 06:00 PM
i think powdercoating a frame, shimmering candy blue with black or maybe orange plastics would look really good. Kinda like old#7's but shimmering candy blue. that just sounds sick too me. JMO
QuadTrix6
10-16-2002, 07:57 PM
red and yellow are a sick combo
oj250r
10-16-2002, 09:40 PM
Originally posted by Rico
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Rico where does this dude live??????

i thought i saw a 400 like this yesterday...
lil400exman
10-17-2002, 03:52 PM
Originally posted by ny300exrider
i think powdercoating is a shame, shimmering overpriced stuff with maybe orange plastics would look really good. Kinda like old paint cans of latex paint but shimmering candy blue. that just sounds sick too me. JMO


thats nice we all know that now....