Rattle can paint

I understand completely since I am the owner of the worlds ugliest ST1100. It came to me with original panels severely faded or rattle can painted in primitive fashion. Somehow it fits a 30 year old bike circa 1992 and I've become eye blind to the look at least for now. I'm waiting for this new to me ST to prove itself before I proceed with paint.
Bet mine is uglier.
 
I'm in the process of finishing a project '81 Honda CB650 that has moved from garage to garage in boxes for probably 15 years. A previous owner stripped the tank so I am trying get it painted and presentable and appreciate the good advice given in the thread. This was the vid that inspired me to try:

 
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thanks for all your helpful replys. Painting is not my favorite, I have no patience. I think I'm gonna mask off the top half of the housing , sand well enough to get the gouges out on the bottom, then I'll just paint the bottom a satin black to match the black accents on the bike. Then I'll do the other housing to match. It sounds easier to me. Then I can go ride after I get my new tires and brakes on. Happy Trails
 
I decided to give this a shot since I couldn't find any vinyl wrap to match the RT Blue color.

I panted the V46 lid that @ibike2havefun gave me. I probably put one coat too much or one less base coat on as it's about a shade darker in person, in the pics it looks like a pretty good match. It's good enough for me lol

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Looks better than when I shipped it, no question.

Now you have to send me photos of it wherever you ride, so I can feel like part of me was there along with you.
 
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