spraypaint stock swingarm??

[WB450r]

i have a 05 swingarm and im going to be painting it. ive heard that paint doesnt stick to the swingarm that good. ive also heard to put some kind of oil on the swingarm to make the paint stick.

has anybody ever done that or does anybody no if paint will stick to the swingarm..

thanks

truck bed liner in a spray can.

[fastredrider44]

Originally posted by WB450r
put some kind of oil on the swingarm to make the paint stick.


Did you say that out loud first? :blah:

Anyway, I used the undercoat rubberized paint stuff. It doesn't hold up all that good, even if you take your time and clean it right. I just had mine powdered so i could be done with it. Got tired of it looking like crap.:chinese:

[Scro]

It will be cheaper in the long run to have it powdered. You're gonna be taking it off every couple rides to keep the paint looking fresh. Especially if you use a pressure washer to wash it.

The truck bedliner will work better than paint, as long as you tape off the carrier, brake stay, and pivot areas.

[WB450r]

powdercoat is outta the question for this years rebuild..i will do it next year tho..ill look into truck bedliner

thanks for the replys

[300ex mxracer]

i had my painted last year and it still looks fine. it was dipped in acid first to etch it which seemed to help

[fastredrider44]

Acid and aluminum don't usually get along, so be careful.

[Flynbryan19]

Paint will not hold up to what we put these atvs through. IF you take your time, clean it up right, use a self-etching primer, lay down some GOOD paint(not spray bomb), and clear coat the HECK out of it it'll stick. It WILL chip and fade out after only a year though. PC is the best way to go.

[300ex mxracer]

right i probably wouldnt rattle can it. i had mine done from a buddy who runs a body shop. agreed pc is the way to go if you have the money but i was feeling cheap at the time:p

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by 300ex mxracer
right i probably wouldnt rattle can it. i had mine done from a buddy who runs a body shop. agreed pc is the way to go if you have the money but i was feeling cheap at the time:p

Supplies are gonna cost you about 30-40 for sandpaper, paint, clear, primer..etc. I believe pappy charges 55 for a swinger. Just wanted to point that out. I personally didnt PC my swinger because I like the stock look of it with my textured black frame.

[300ex mxracer]

wow thats a good price for pc. it ran me 100 for the frame arms and swinger.

[WB450r]

ive already got the supplies and everything already did my frame/subframe a arms motor mounts..im jus lookin to see wht will make paint stick to swingarm real good..

thanks