SX/SXi/SXi Pro Cheap spray paint paint job?

[clayne100]

Forgive me if this is a bit blasphemous but I am considering painting a spare ski with cheap srpray paint from Home Depot. I am looking for feedback on just how bad of an idea this is. Are we talking about looking like crap in 6 months or 6 years? If anyone has done this or has an opinion on it, I would really like to hear it.

Again, this is for a spare ski that is not worth much. I don't want a show quality paint job on it.

 

[Parkersxr]

Why don't u plasti dip it . I mean in 6 months if u don't like it you can always just peel it off no sanding required and still looks good .

 

[kswiatk]

The previous owner spray painted this ski, I'm not sure what he used but its held up for a year and a half so far .

 

[alberta guy]

Haven't riden mine yet this year. But during my winter rebuild I painted mine with spray paint. I'm more than happy with how it looks.

 

[crazy4sand]

My friend has painted nurmous skis with spray paint and they all came out good and last

 

[Vumad]

You can put cheap paints through a harbor freight air gun and get good results.

Expect to lose the finish by the year mark, no more than 2 years.

 

[b-rad]

Fasion paint company has spray can 2k paint for this it's auto motive paint and hardener in a can look them up


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[Yami-Rider]

You can put cheap paints through a harbor freight air gun and get good results.

Expect to lose the finish by the year mark, no more than 2 years.

Air gun is the way to go.

I have painted ski's in the past with poof can and they turn out good, but its a lot easier to get a good finish with a spray gun.

 

[b-rad]

I've been restoring cars for over 28 years and if you don't have the equipment to do it then I would check FP paint in a can it has a Hardener built in the can just bang the bottom and shake same finish as spray gun


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[Yami-Rider]

I've been restoring cars for over 28 years and if you don't have the equipment to do it then I would check FP paint in a can it has a Hardener built in the can just bang the bottom and shake same finish as spray gun


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I totally agree with you, but it is harder to get a nice even finish with a spray can because it shoot such a narrow pattern. Its like coloring with a pencil vs a paint roller.

 

[b-rad]

not this one it has a 7-8 inch fan ! ive sprayed kandy paint jobs with it its a must for ski builder really !

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

not this one it has a 7-8 inch fan ! ive sprayed kandy paint jobs with it its a must for ski builder really !

You have a link to this stuff I've seen the clear coat but not the color

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[b-rad]

Look up fashion paint I can ask the owner here in mn


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[txsuperjetfreak96]

Ok cool thx

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[txsuperjetfreak96]

Found it http://www.fashionpaintusa.com/default.aspx

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[Pro-pulsion]

I painted up my ski with Rustoleum gloss black from Home Depot, it turned out mint and has held up very well and I rode a lot last season, at least 3 days a week and sometimes 5-6 days a week. My build thread has all the pics documented on the painting.

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/1996-round-nose-superjet-project.106380/page-3

 

[kswiatk]

I would recommend real paint however, my paint is currently coming off/being discolored by the pissers, exhuast and fuel nozzle from gas and carbon.

 

[Balduccimoto]

A few problems with spray paint; it's hard to get good, even coverage because the narrow spray pattern. The whole goal to create a good looking finish is to lay on the paint uniformly and that's difficult with a spray paint over a large surface. Second, it is usually far from durable. A quality automotive paint is 2 part and has a catalyst. It's the catalyst in the paint helps the paint cure to a harder, more durable finish. Automotive paints will offer some chemical resistance. Try spilling a little fuel on spray paint and watch what happens. There is spray paint cans that are 2 part, but you revert to the original problem pointed here.

In my opinion, stay away from spray paint. Over time the paint WILL get damaged and begin to look like crap. It's at this point, you will remember my post since the old finish will need to be stripped before replacing it with a real paint. This is for 2 reasons: 1. paint job is only as good as the substrate and 2. damn good chance a quality auto paint will eat away the old paint

 

[Mark44]

I would rattle can my next ski and not spend the money on DuPont style automotive paint save the money for HP. It's more fun than paint imo


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[aj923]

Painted my ski with white appliance epoxy from the home depot. Turned out pretty damn good and it is supposed to hold up against fuel.


If I could go back though I would have bought a spray gun and done it the right way.