Modification on the P220 red

Hmmm I have had enough of the stock pulsar 220.

I have given work to my gray cells and came up with an idea of playing around with the paint job on engine, alloys, disc callipers, grab rails and what not! infact I wanted to change everything from stock to get that exclusive look. But money does matter !

In my budget, I spent whatever i could and tried to achieve a sober but smashing looking bike with multi tone colors and little graphics !

I have enquired quite a few people before getting this job done as I was worried my babe would not go crazy after the job. I am fully satisfied and would post all the details slowly.

List of what you should look for when you are getting a paint job done.

1. Talk to people who have done that before and get some information on the paint mechanics or graphics store, materials, cost etc.
2. Ensure you get the right person to do the job. If the paint is not done properly it gives a very bad look exactly opposite of what you desire.
3. Do some research on what you want the bike to look like after the paint done and explain it in a very simple way to the mechanic so that he doesnt mess up the things

Various options were available but the following were my choice for the job:
Paints:
1. DuPont --> has a very good collection of heat resistant paints and great choice of colours
2. AsianPPG --> Pittsburgh Paints in collaboration with our Asian paints offer a huge variety or clear coat, base coat, and paints. Worth considering ahead of DuPont. I have used Asian PPG, heat resistant Grey with matte finish.
I selected grey because it has a tinge of black and little gloss finishing like an imported sportsbike color on the alloys and engine.

Mechanic or Shop:
Since I am staying in Bangalore, I went across the city asking my friends for contacts and visited various workshops in banshankari, indiranagar and J.C.Road but following two were most promising and impressive.

1. Venkat Shyams' Auto Service:
Spoke to Mr. VV Shyam on the warranty issues and got it clarified that provided the job is done well, warranty is not void. He was charging 4500 for the job of painting the engine and alloys including grab rails, swing arm etc with DuPont Black paint which effectively gives the same finish as of the company black theme on p200. The time quoted was 10 days or more depending on the work. Labor charges might be extra, not sure though

2. City Mobike Works (CMW):
This workshop is situated in Indiranagar, very close to the RTO office. They have been renovating the place and I am sure, it would look different in a few days from now. The workmanship is of high quality, tools used are fine and understanding of customers is excellent. The more you talk, the more they understand from you on what you want. They have quoted Rs. 3500 for the paint job on alloys, engine, swing arm etc, 1500 for clear finish on the whole bike, service charge of 900 for re assembling the bike after paint and any extra job will be priced accordingly like stickers, lacquer etc. Paint used can be either DuPont or Asian PPG. DuPont black shall cost 500 bucks cheaper but the finish may not be as good as Asian PPG.

Mr. Anand, from CMW was very keen on working out a right paint job for the bike and we had spent long time together trying to sketch out the possible outcome of the work and I am thankful to him for the wonderful job he has done on my bike.
Initially I was skeptical on giving the bike in a private service center as I am more concerned on the quality of work and the finish. But, now I can confidently suggest this place for any person who wants to get his bike modified or painted.

The paint was finalised to GREY with matte finish, and a clear coat to add that gloss over the job. A little graphics and the job would be done.