I want to go ahead and paint a few things black on the bike and didn't find anything with a search about what paint to use. I saw the krylon fusion paint mentioned so I figured I would get your guys' take on it.

 

See if it is fuel proof on a sample part first.
I often wondered about this myself.

 

i painted my side panels and fork guards black with that paint. It holds up really well.

 

Ems did you use primer? How many coats of paint did it take before you were satisfied?

 

Nope no primer... I scrubbed them with degreaser, then alcohol to make sure they were really clean. Then i just sprayed. i think originally i only did one coat. But my bike gets sleepy alot and ends up on its side so i have touched up the side panels a few times. maybe once a year. I have black KX250 fork guards now.

 

i used that paint on my fork guards, top headlight fairing(09+) and side panels. i did it when i first got the bike back in 09 and they still look great. all i did was take the stickers off and clean with rubbing alcohol. i don't remember how many coats i did, but i'm thinking half a dozen thin coats or more. it took a bit of time but it was worth it.

 

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did you guys prepare the surface (like a 3M scotch pad) other than cleaning?

 

Wet sanded 400 and 800, Black Krylon Fusion, U-POL Clear #1 UV resistant clear coat on mine. Looks like car paint, makes the Krylon fuel resistant.

 

Yikes. That bike is scary nice! 09 I presume?