Spray Painting

Classic Motorcycle Restoration Australia provides quality painting service for all makes and models of motorcycles. We have been repairing and painting damaged motorcycles for 18 years here at Gateshead.

We offer a full painting service from the smallest repair to a full colour change. We provide a quality service at rates far below the big guys and our quality work is legendary. All of our trades people are fully qualified with many years of experience repairing and painting motorcycles.

If your motorcycle has been damaged or you would just like a colour change. All you have to do I call us and we can do the rest. We can provide a friendly quote to repair and paint your motorcycle on the spot.

It is always our goal to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

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These parts were restored from rubbish to fantastic.

Now Resprayed, and with new decals they look brand new.

Respray

Just a bit of work in the drying booth..

RESTORE

This tank is off a 1995 Honda XL 250 Degree and is owned by a staff member.

It has been re-sprayed in the original blue and will be a home restore.

more photos when he has assembled it.

An assortment of parts on the drying rack

RESPRAY - SUZUKI Boulevard

Tank respray with new decals

AS IT WAS

THE FINISHED RESULT

BMW R90 - Paint refresh

This will have a general cosmetic touch-up to bring it back to show quality

KAWASAKI 1000 - Paint Restore

This is a classic Kawasaki which will have its paint refreshed to make it stand out. It is a beautiful bike so it will be looking its best when it is completed.

Aprilla racing- respray

The owner wants body panels and Wheels to be painted red to give it a unique feel.

RESPRAY COMLETED

the work has been done and the owner totally loves it.

Looking just as he requested, he picked it up and was over the moon.

these photos don’t do it justice, but you can see the difference to how it looked before.

WORK BEING DONE IN OUR PAINT SHOP

Our paint specialists have been hard at work doing what they do best. Here is just some of their work.

from our paint shop:

Lots of work to do so here is just a bit what is being done.

Our Paint Gurus have been hard at work.

Norton Commando 1971 - Respray

this motorcycle was brought in to be resprayed.

Looks really good.

HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA GUARD - RESPRAY.

Our challenge was to try and colour match this colour - “Sedona Orange”

The owner had taken it to several other businesses they couldn’t match it as there is no colour code for it.

However, our Gurus did it and it looks startling. The photo doesn’t do it justice. Its a burnt orange colour and looks great.

HARLEY DAVIDSON TANK REPAIR AND PAINT

This is a crash repair.

We are to save the flame decals and repaint it in its original blue.

COLOUR CHANGE - BMW TOP BOX LID: This has had a colour change from brown to Silver

SOME OF THE WORK DONE IN OUR PAINT SHOP THIS WEEK

TRIUMPH TANK - Repair and respray

BMW FAIRING - repair and paint, saving decals

SPRAY PAINT HARLEY DAVISON TANKS

Brand new tanks had to be painted.

Decals added, clear coated, polished and buffed

RESTORE DUCATI 750 SPORTS PETROL TANK

This tank had to have the top GT stripe hand painted, the side black stripes enlarged and the yellow stripe painted in.

The decal on one side had to be protected and saved.

Then it was clear coated, polished and buffed to its former self.

DUCATI DARMA SEAT

this is to be restored and colour changed to red & White. .

A VIEW OF OUR PAINT SHOP

Here is just some of the work being turned out by our paint shop Gurus.

They do fantastic work with attention to detail.

Some decals are stick ons, but often they are hand drawn.

Professionalism is the name of the game here.

TANKS: REPAIRED AND SPRAYED

The Honda CB400 tank sprayed in Black

The Honda XL250 tank & Panels sprayed in silver

HONDA SIGNATURE TANK & PARTS -

This tank had to be worked on carefully to save the signatures on it.

It was polished and buffed and the upper fairing and tail have been resprayed and decals hand painted on.

HONDA CB750 - tank

This tank had bubbling paint so it was repaired and resprayed. The stripe was saved and it was painted around it.

HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR& PARTS- repaint.

This Harley Davidson and parts were silver prepped for painting.

The customer wanted a blacked out motor so it is painted in a matt black.

The other parts have been done in a high gloss black.

SUZUKI PETROL TANK

this tank has been sandblasted, repaired and repainted

BUFF & POLISH- Ducati parts

Petrol tank, Tail Cowl and front mudguard had to be reworked with a buff and polish.

It came up looking brand new

BLACK RE-SPRAY: triumph parts

This is in the drying booth looking black and shiny .

COLOUR CHANGE TO: KAWASAKI GTR1400

This motorcycle was brought in with its original bronze/gold colour.

The customer was “not allowed” to get a new bike but it was ok to improve on the one he has.

He had seen a motorcycle in our shop painted in a colour our paint shop gurus developed and he wanted his bike to be done in the same colour.

So the bike was stripped down and all the parts, including the panniers, have been sprayed in “classic sunset mark 2”'.

It is coming together nicely.

Note: the image of the complete bike in bronze is a stock photo, but this would be the colour it was.

this is the original colour as purchased

COLOUR CHANGE ON 2021 YAMAHA TENERE 700

The customer saw a photo of a T7 in a cyan camel colour scheme and fell in love with it. Unfortunately that colour was not imported to Australia so his thought process was - ”If I cant buy one I’ll make my own”- and this is where we came in.

We re-sprayed from the original dark blue/black to his chosen colours, powder coated the wheels and the customer told us he will replace the bash plate and chain guards to finish the look.

He is very happy with the results of our work.

RESPRAY Honda Tank and covers

These parts have been painted and are ready to buff.

REPAIR AND RESPRAY: 1957 Norton featherbed frame

This frame is pitted and damaged. It is being prepared to be resprayed black.

RESTRATION AND RESPRAY: ACME Parts- restored and resprayed

These Acme parts have been repaired, restored and repainted black

REPAIR AND RESPRAY :

900SS Ducati 1976 frame and swing arm have been primed and will be painted silver and blue.

REPAIR AND RESPRAY: 1994 Ducati 916

Along with the frame, wheels and other parts the customer brought in 10 Ducati 916 pannels which he had sourced from USA, Europe, China and Australia at great expense.

He as instructed us to repair, restore and respray all the parts in the original Ducati red.

A bit of history of this model:

First presented at the Bologna Motor Show in December 1994, the 916 Senna was a special edition to commemorate Formula 1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna, an avid Ducati enthusiast who endorsed its release shortly before his death in May 1994.

At the time, the project was facilitated by the fact that Claudio Castiglioni, Ducati's owner, was a personal friend of Senna's. In total, between 1995, 1998 and 2001, Ducati released three "Senna" editions and, in every instance, net proceeds were donated to the Instituto Ayrton Senna charity.

This bike is not a Senna, it is a strait 916.

STOCK PHOTO: this is how it will look when completed

This is what it looked like when the owner bought it. A bunch of parts.

The owner will re-assemble it himself when we have done our bit.

REPAIR AND RESPRAY: Ducati 916 wheel & Frame

The wheel is being prepped for priming

The Frame has been primed

Both will be painted original Ducati Gold.

REPAIR AND RESPRAY: Ducati 916 - Frame

This frame has been repaired and sprayed original Ducati gold

REPAIR AND RESPRAY: Ducati 916 wheel & Frame

Frame and wheel & other parts completed

REPAIR AND RESPRAY: Ducati 916- Engine & Panels

The 10 panels that will be sprayed in original Ducati Red.

Engine: The request from the customer is to strip the heads and barrels and check and adjust the desmodronic valving, and check the pistons and rings. This has all been done and the customer wants us to paint the original parts of the engine original silver. The belt covers, cam covers, side covers and water jacket inlets have been painted in charcoal grey as per original.

UPDATE: Ducati 916 panels

These parts have been sprayed original Ducati red and just need to be buffed.

the side panels need to be clear coated.

REPAIR AND RESPRAY: Ducati 916- Engine & Panels. - COMPLETED

Our work is done, the parts picked up, and to say the owner is thrilled with the results is an understatement.

He had done a mighty job of assembling it and brought it in to show us, and it looks stunning.

He told us he has been pulled up on several occasions by people who want to know who did the paint work… well…it was yours truly, and we are as chuffed as he is that it has turned out so well.

It has gone from a sorry looking bunch of parts to this beautiful motorcycle and we couldn’t be happier that we had a hand in it to bring it back to the showpiece it is now.

Our Paint shop gurus have done it again!

Ducati Tank & Parts - Repair and Respray

The repairs included welding and the tank was acid wash and lined.

It was then resprayed in original Ducati metallic black. Stickers were fitted and coated over with 2 coats of clear.

HONDA TANK -REPAIR AND RESPRAY

This Honda tank was pretty battered when dropped off.

It has been repaired and resprayed.

The “Honda” is a decal with 2 coats of clear put over it.

The rest have been hand painted on.

The customer was ecstatic when he picked it up.

Re Spray - 2009 Vespa LX150IE

This bike fell over and was covered in scrapes and scratches.

We have done a full respray and buff up and its now looking like it should.

RESPRAY - Harley Davidson Tank & Mudguard

The tank and guard has been repaired and resprayed with pin lines and tank graphics added.

UPDATE: RESPRAY - Harley Davidson Tank & Mudguard

The re-sprayed guards and tank have been fitted onto the bike.

PAINT SHOP PROJECT - 1975 Ducati SS900

Full Restoration

These parts were dropped in for a full restoration.

We will be doing minor fiberglass repairs, colour matching and respraying everything.

Genuine Decals and hand painted lines will be put on the tank and guards to bring it all back to original condition.

watch this space

COLOUR CHANGE - Aprilia Tail Cowl

Resprayed from silver to black. Nice Job.

PAINT SHOP PROJECT - 1964 Honda Dream CA77 305

Just a bit of History on this model:

The motorcycle Honda dream 305 of 1964 was manufactured by the company Honda and corresponds to the series of Honda dream that includes motorcycle models of different displacements.

This bike enters into the category of all terrain and the first model of the Honda dream generation was launched to the market in the year 1960,

The customer brought in these parts to be restored.

Amazingly, they are in excellent condition for a bike of this age.

We will be doing welding repairs, then blasting and respraying it in it’s original red colour.

Stock Photo - this is how it will look when its finished and assembled.

UPDATE: PAINT SHOP PROJECT - 1964 Honda Dream CA77 305

some parts have now been repaired and undercoated ready for respraying

UPDATE: PAINT SHOP PROJECT - 1964 Honda Dream CA77 305

Parts have been painted and are now drying.

THIS IS OUR BUSY PAINT SHOP

Just as a matter of interest, this is just some of the work to be done by our paint shop gurus.

They will, of course, tackle it with their usual perfection to detail.

They will prep, prime, repair and repaint to original colours, change of colour or invent a new colour to get them gleaming and top notch.

Just as a matter of interest.

these are a variety of parts that have been cleaned, prepped and sprayed satin black this week.

Some are from a CB900 and some from a Honda XL185.

Ducati 999. Tail Cowl - colour change

The owner wants a colour change.

It has been feathered and number board has been removed ready for priming.

It will be re-painted black and new stickers put on.

UPDATE:

COLOUR CHANGE - Ducati 999. Tail Cowl

The paint shop gurus have now changed the colour from red to black, put on new “Ducati Corse” stickers.

Suzuki Boulevard Mudguard - Plastic welding and repaint

This was pretty battered when it came in.

Looking pretty good now.

Harley Davidson Mudguards - paint touch-ups

The paint shop gurus have done it again.

Both of these guards had paint touch-ups, with the blue one needing the hand painted white line on the sides redone.

The paint had to be exactly matched, a difficult task in itself, mixed then sprayed on.

They now look brand new.

Triumph America petrol tank - repair and respray

This tank was brought in in a sorry state.

The right side was caved in about 2” and the paintwork a mess.

It has now been repaired and resprayed back to its original state.

The front Guard was repaired and repainted.

UPDATE :Triumph America petrol tank - repair and respray

this has now been reassembled onto the bike.

It is an insurance repair so go to our insurance services page to see more photos.

looks pretty good now.

the work is complete

Ducati Campione Del Monte Superbike - Touch up

This Bike has come in for a paint touch up.

The panels look refreshed and it will look great when all put together

Suzuki GSXR 750 - respray

This was originally all Black but is now Lucky Stripe Replica.

It has been hand painted and looks amazing

PAINT SHOP - TOUCHUP

This tank is from a 1977 RM250 and came in for some love and attention.

it had some dents and needed the orange and yellow bits touched up.

Just needs a final buff, but its looking pretty shiny as it is.

PAINT SHOP PROJECT: 2022 TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER

This is a brand new 2022 Model.

The Customer wants a complete colour change on the tank and guards as the colour he wanted wasn’t available.

We were recommended by the motorcycle retailer for the job.

The colour will be changed to “British Racing Green”.

The tank will have a silver infill panel with gold inlines.

(it will look something like a 1970 Triumph Bonneville)

COMPLETED - COLOUR CHANGE ON 2022 TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER

To say the customer loves it is an understatement.

The photos don’t do it justice, but the British Racing Green looks amazing.

The paint shop gurus did an excellent job once again.

It looks good wearing its new “British racing green”

COLOUR CHANGE ON Harley Davidson Tank and Guards

These parts were originally a shabby looking Teal colour. They have been resprayed to “Atomic Rush” which has a sparkle effect through it.

NEW PAINT WORK: 1997 GSXR750

This tank has been resprayed white and will be turned into a Lucky Strike replica.

watch this space…..

COMPLETED:

COLOUR CHANGE ON Suzuki Boulevard VLR1800

The customer is very happy with the work done.

The motorcycle really stands out with its new colour change and once again, the spray painters worked their magic to give this outstanding result.

COLOUR CHANGE: Suzuki Boulevard VLR1800

These parts were originally black and maroon.

The customer wanted a different colour it has been resprayed “Classic Sunset”, a colour invented by our paint shop gurus.

It looks beautiful.

Colour change:

Harley Davidson - 2014 FX DB 103 HD

This Motorcycle was formerly Grey. The customer wanted it resprayed to a high gloss black.

(It hasn’t got a chain guard on it as it wasn’t on it when presented)

It really looks ace. The photos don’t do it justice.

Paint Change:

MG California 3.

These parts were brought to us painted Black and silver.

The customer wants a complete colour change to Red and Silver.

Looking pretty good.

NEW PAINT WORK: FOR MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO

These parts had been painted black using a pressure can.

We have finished the colour and clear first coat.

Next step they will be flattened and flow coated.

updates to follow..

UPDATE: NEW PAINT WORK FOR MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO

parts have now been flattened and flow coated.

FINISHED: NEW PAINT WORK FOR MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO

parts are now completed and ready to be assembled.

fresh out of the drying room. Its been coated and is ready for rubbing back.

PAINT RESTORATION: 1965 Vespa

The motorcycle was brought over from Italy, where it lived on a farm.

It came to us beaten and battered and looking very sad.

It has been bashed to within an inch of its life, so the steel has hardened, and it had at one time been cut in half and then welded back together again.

Repairs to it had been done so poorly that it had to be straightened before repairs were carried out.

It has now been Undercoated and is being prepared to paint.

This restoration is going to take a lot of hours to get it up to speed.

Watch this space.

UPDATE on 1965 Vespa

Parts have been spray painted in a shiny turquoise.

still working on the main frame, but its coming along nicely.

PAINT RESTORATION COMPLETE on 1965 Vespa

The customer has picked up the parts and will assemble the bike himself. He is very happy with the result and said he will bring it in for us to see when its done.

(a photo of it will be posted here )

The paint shop boys really did a great job on these very damaged parts. They all look brand new.

Note: these photos show a different colour due to the camera used. The true colour shows in the previous photos posted.

FULL RESTORATION: Yamaha RD350 Red Candy

This fuel tank has had a bit of work done to it and is being readied for panting. Undercoated and taped and ready to go.

UPDATE on Yamaha RD350 Red Candy

fuel tank and other parts have been spray painted the original candy red colour.

Decals have all been hand painted on.

FULL RESTORATION: RD 350 Yamaha Parts

these parts are to be fully restored. The Nosecone and Fuel tank have been partially done, with more work needed to bring them up to speed.

FINISHED :FULL RESTORATION OF RD 350 Yamaha part

All finished to a brilliant shine. The Green paint is set off by the hand painted decals. Excellent work done by our spray painters.

1970 Triumph Trophy fuel tank and guards restoration and repair

The paint shop is where the magic happens.

The talented crew take complete wrecks and turn them into the beautiful parts they are meant to be.

**The tank has been taken back to the bare metal, blasted and repainted.

**The guards have been repaired, and repainted.

All looking pretty good.

Honda CB750 Fuel Tank restoration

This fuel tank is off a 1971 Honda K1. It is in very poor condition and will need a full restoration. There is a lot of previous repairs with some being good quality and some being by home handy man.

We shall blast the tank back to bare metal and then we can see what is required to bring the tank back to show condition.

**watch this space for the finished product