evel_knievel1

Hi I was wondering if anyone has used any of the Dupli-Color paint products on their ski's, in particular, the Paint Shop Finish System. I always see their products on pretty much every automitive show on SPEED Channel.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/paintshop.html

bkoche

I used there rattle can automotive clear on my blue 1975 Suzuki GT550. It came out perfect and its completely gas resistant

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2004 SXR - FPP Wetpipe, Blowsion railcaps, 4deg bars, billet clamps
1994 750sx - Loaded -FOR SALE
1983 JS550 - WC RC520 reed cylinder, WC Head, PJS WB, Dual 38SBNs, WC 750 reed stuffers, WC Stacks, WC 6.5gal tank, FPP Halfpipe, SBT High torque starter, 16.5 Skat, Blueprinted 440 pump, lightened driveshaft, 76mm OP nozzle, Jetsport bulkhead brace, 90wt mod, WC scoop, Rend plate, Rear exhaust, Carbon Fiber

1991 Honda CB750
1976 Suzuki RE5A
1976 Suzuki GT750A
1975 Suzuki GT550M

Rushford_Ripper

I used a few cans to paint my aluminum 650sx handlepole, seemed to come out okay. Prep it key with that stuff!!!!!

550/440

It says it is a lacquer system in the description, they are not as chemical resistant as many other paint products out there... if you want cheap and fair quality, use Omni - it is a PPG product that is fairly simple to use and is pretty decently priced. Dupont Chroma-Premier is my favorite - easy to use, easy to mix colors with good OEM color matches (not really an issue here) but it is VERY good stuff for holding up to the heavy UV exposure skis go through, and it doesn't melt when you spill gas on it.

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1991 550sx, 1993 750sx, 1993 750sx (Wife's ski), 1998STX, 1994 Waveblaster, 1983 550

Big thanks to Newmiller Machine in Oregon for the great work! (Mcn6 on PWCtoday)

"The number of ways of playing footsie with detonation is endless, but nothing works every time. This guarantees that we will never be bored, and will never run out of seized pistons. " - Kevin Cameron

550/440

WWW.HOKPAINT.COM - they have everything you need to paint a ski with some bad *** paint - House of Kolors... that is where a truly crazy paint job starts. These guys have better prices INCLUDING shipping than my local jobber has in house.

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1991 550sx, 1993 750sx, 1993 750sx (Wife's ski), 1998STX, 1994 Waveblaster, 1983 550

Big thanks to Newmiller Machine in Oregon for the great work! (Mcn6 on PWCtoday)

"The number of ways of playing footsie with detonation is endless, but nothing works every time. This guarantees that we will never be bored, and will never run out of seized pistons. " - Kevin Cameron

evel_knievel1

House of Kolors is way more then I want to pay for paint.

WFO Speedracer

I painted my X2 with Duplicolor, be prepared to do a lot of sanding and buffing after you paint if you want it nice and shiny.

jhchgross

Is it not shiny because it is a lacquer based system or because you used rattle cans. I want to use the ready to spray colors that you put into a good spray gun.

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1989 X2 1.5 chop, custom waterbox, custom made steering, 44SBN,westcoast exhaust, bored exhaust manifold, 15.5° skat, custom freestyle cone, JSS plug wire upgrade, #zero lightened flywheel, reed stuffers, Steer Clear steering mod
1990 JS 550 SX 15° skat, milled head, bored nozzle, mariner ride plate, half pipe and water box, custom intake grate, 44bn, turfed everything, custom stainless fuel pickup, JSS plug wire upgrade, Seadoo 580 starter spins superfast.

WFO Speedracer

I did use the ready to spray Duplicolor white, it is still lacquer and it still requires color sanding and buffing to get it nice and shiny, BTW I have forgotten more about painting skis than most here will ever know.

jural

I just finished my WB with Duplicolor. Black then metal flake and several coats of clear. Sprayed with HVLP. Turn the air down or it will dry too quickly. At least my first coat did. Then again I am no pro.

But like WFO said. Prepare to put in some color sanding and buffing time.