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YTM200BOY
10-02-2005, 09:59 PM
Hi guys im not really able to spend a good buck on a paint job. Can i use a can of spray on it or will it look like crap? Any1 got any ideas for a nice but cheap paint job? i have a yellow 83 ytm200ek thanks guys.
cragster
10-02-2005, 10:02 PM
what are you painting? tank?
YTM200BOY
10-02-2005, 10:03 PM
the hole bike all plastics
Tri-ZNate
10-02-2005, 10:05 PM
if it is something metal just sand down the rough spots (and sand the rest of the tank, just enough to say so), prime it (sand it again, Spray paint it with yellow (sand again), spray again with yellow, then clear coat it and your done. For best results wait atleast an hour for each paint session to dry before you sand it.

use this link for th plastics http://3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=24247&highlight=plastic+sanding
YTM200BOY
10-02-2005, 10:05 PM
its all faded yellow right now i want to paint it all black or lime green or orange or something cool. any1 got a cool idea?
Tri-ZNate
10-02-2005, 10:08 PM
get some metallic paint from autozone. It changes colors in the light or you can get paint with stuff in it like glitter.

If you paint the plastics use krylon Fusion paint. But they will have to sit for a week.
Yamahauler
10-02-2005, 10:10 PM
I say dont paint it, look up chainsaws method of sanding and polishing plastics, its in the tech tips section on the main page.

It takes a long time, but it's well worth it.

wheeliepop, the tank on these bikes are plastic, you could paint itm but paint cracks off fenders fairly easy from what I've heard.

I've heard of some people using Krylon Fusion and having good results, but I guess its up to you what you want to do.
Huffa
10-02-2005, 10:15 PM
its all faded yellow right now i want to paint it all black or lime green or orange or something cool. any1 got a cool idea?

Start another post, pick a few colors and ask if someone can change the color of this 200 for you. There are a few that know how to do that and I don't think it takes more then 5-10 minutes to do. This way you know exactly how it will look!

http://www.files.3wheelerworld.com/Sads/sYam1984yamTriMoto200A.jpg
YTM200BOY
10-02-2005, 10:17 PM
how much is krylon fusion ?
cragster
10-02-2005, 10:19 PM
2 bucks or less a can at wallyworld
Huffa
10-02-2005, 10:21 PM
It's about 5-6 bucks a can.

Here is a colored in white 225 I had asked for a while ago.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8619

That faded plastic should be able to be brought back to normal if you desire but get ready for a lot of work to do so.
Huffa
10-02-2005, 10:22 PM
2 bucks or less a can at wallyworld

You mean approx. 2.00 less then I have stated , right?
Tri-ZNate
10-02-2005, 10:32 PM
Just think about the color scheme before you do it. Like If I thought ahead and did the SX ALL black it wouldnt have looked AS bad. http://3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3515
monster 84r
10-02-2005, 10:33 PM
ive done my fenders in krylon fusion, with satin black, and a gloss black topcoat. heres the finished product.
http://www.blogupload.com/10184/250r_nice_3.JPG

remember to take your time, wait a while between coats of paint. if its sprayed too thick, it will drip and run. and after it dries, it will flake off.

krylon is 5.99 a can here, i went through 2 cans.
DX Rider12
10-03-2005, 08:10 PM
Dude... Huffa that 225 is freakin' sweet. I want one. I love the white plastic w/ the black motor. It's probably just me but, I think that 200's body lines look reaally smooth/mellow compared to my 225's.

YAMAHA Rules!!!!