Why do people Spray Bomb?

[Tri-Z 250]

Man I'm fed up with stupid people who spray bomb for Ebay / Craig's photo ads. I am still amazed people are able to take crappy photos with digital equipment. I really am fed up with the SPRAY BOMB dude. I've looked at many 3 wheelers in my time...Heck if I see one I stop everytime...even if I'm not buying that exact trike. The worst encounter for me is dude who has a rare 3wheeler. I should say what he's been told is a rare trike. Dude rides the bearings and brakes ect into the ground...has $10bucks to his name to repair the machine for his top dollar sale via the web. $7.65 for the 12pk and the rest in frame/motor spray paint. With 6 down he begings his restoration....No cardboard needed tape if for retards and pull bolts requires tools....Which Spray Bomb has none to his name....When you point out the test ride just indangered your life by pointing out the loose neck, and the eazy breeze swinger is shot. Not to mention the chain and pizza cutter collection turning the wheels coated in axle grease.....The over spray is enough to blow my stack....Why would you touch it up? Look if you want collector type money let me break it down for ya
1. anything running - $500
2. mecanically sound ruff plastic org paint no touch ups - $800
3. Everything is rebuilt NOS and Factory + aftermarket mint - $1000
4. Mint Org...low hours with factory tires with title....you can name your own price

I look at it like antique dresser sets on the road show...org with blemish rust...holds more value than a Spray Bomb resto.....Steam Out, thanks for the vent!

[3Razors]

The spray bomb goons have bugged me forever. Its amazing how people think they are upgrading the bike by spraying on the plastic, wires, lights, even dirt. Oh and also they seem to be attracted to the black color of paint.

[Lukeatc185]

spray paint is decent if you prep right. but plastics are a given.. it never works. but i spray painted my stock muffler with high heat engine spray paint. it looks great.

[3Razors]

I agree spray paint done right can look really good. If you take the parts off and prep them right ect. But when you get some squid who doesn't even wash the bike and paints the whole thing its atrocious. I see trikes on craigslist all the time and the people have spray bombed the ENTIRE bike black! I mean everything, seat, lights, tires, you name it.

[Macs]

They spray bomb it cause it is stolen.


There is a big diffrence between spray bombing and painting. If you prep, prime and paint like edog. That is called painting. If you grab a can of krylon from the garage and just spray everyhting in sight, that is spray bombing. Basically a 1/4 stick of dynamite taped to a spray can, hence the term.

[daniel_250r]

i painted my battery box because it was starting to rot, but i took the time to sand blast it and prime it, i can understand if its to save a badly rusted part, but i will take an original rusty bike over a restore any day

[3WW Star-Yamahondaman]

but i will take an original rusty bike over a restore any day

HA HA .. LMAO !!!

[PaTriker]

Why does it bother you guys so much what people do to their trikes? Its theirs, so what. They aren't making you buy it. Its just like people that put A1 sauce on a nice steak.

[Mosh]

Why do people Spray Bomb?

Because when done in a enclosed area, one can become some dillusional, that the more he sprays the better it looks as the fumes set in....
It isnt until the garage door opens and the end result falls on sober eyes, that the debatchery becomes evident....LMAO


In all honesty, I have been guilty of it, but I at least took time to prep and it holds up fairly decent for a trail rider/ racer..
But I also kept the room well ventilated..

[dcreel]

What pisses me off is someone asking $1500 for a 3 wheeler they (or car) they couldn't even take the time to wash before pictures.

[jeffatc250r]

Who cares. Like a friend of mine says, "Theres an ass for every seat"

[Saul]

I close all the windows and doors before I start spray bombing. You just have to remember to breathe really heavy while you paint. The more paint you use the less rust you see. The more paint you use the faster the trike becomes. A couple hours later your sitting on the bike in your sealed garage - running the engine - still taking deep huffs. Your dog is barking at you - you fall on the floor and a fit of laughter takes you over. The next morning you wake up, still on the garage floor, dog licking your face. The paint has dried now. Time to ride!

[Thorpe]

People spray bomb because it goes hand in hand with JB Weld!

[Jim mac]

people spray bomb because they dont have a compressor, HVLP gun, watertrap, breathing equipment to do it right. If you want it to look better than all rusted etc. and you know you dont have the equipment or the money to have it painted (which you'll end up upside down financially real quick), just grab a can of krylon and to to town. Yes, after its all done, it probably looks worse off. But you live and learn.
Now that said. I will admit to worse! We were going to take my elcamino I just got together to the track the next day. The truck is in about 6 different colors of paint. I didnt want to spend 40 bucks on a bunch of spray primer. So I masked the chrome and glass, and ROLLED it with rustoleum primer! At least its all one color and from the stands it looks okay. Besides most of the test and tunes happen at night anyway. Pic included

[rachel]

Jim mac- did you ever own a '68 Cougar??
My old Cougar had paint that looked rolled on... just wondering