Frame Painting?

[[email protected]]

Yeah, I know this topic pops up every once in a while. There are
several mentions about spray painting being bad, which I can agree,
but I haven't seen anyone talk about using automotive quality aerosal
cans?

I would think that if you primed, painted, wet sanded, clear coated
with it and took your time it would look good. Anyone????

 

[landotter]

On Sep 20, 2:20 pm, [email protected] wrote:
> Yeah, I know this topic pops up every once in a while. There are
> several mentions about spray painting being bad, which I can agree,
> but I haven't seen anyone talk about using automotive quality aerosal
> cans?
>
> I would think that if you primed, painted, wet sanded, clear coated
> with it and took your time it would look good. Anyone????


Sure would. Use a respirator.

 

[jim beam]

[email protected] wrote:
> Yeah, I know this topic pops up every once in a while. There are
> several mentions about spray painting being bad, which I can agree,
> but I haven't seen anyone talk about using automotive quality aerosal
> cans?
>
> I would think that if you primed, painted, wet sanded, clear coated
> with it and took your time it would look good. Anyone????
>
google this group - there was a thread here on this a few months ago.
some great results from a couple of people.

 

[* * Chas]

<[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Yeah, I know this topic pops up every once in a while. There are
> several mentions about spray painting being bad, which I can agree,
> but I haven't seen anyone talk about using automotive quality aerosal
> cans?
>
> I would think that if you primed, painted, wet sanded, clear coated
> with it and took your time it would look good. Anyone????
>

"Rattle can" painting can work fine, just take your time. Make sure that
the all of paint that you use is compatible. For example if the clear coat
isn't compatible with the top coat or primer it can ruin all of your
previous work.

Chas.

 

[Zog The Undeniable]

[email protected] wrote:
> Yeah, I know this topic pops up every once in a while. There are
> several mentions about spray painting being bad, which I can agree,
> but I haven't seen anyone talk about using automotive quality aerosal
> cans?
>
> I would think that if you primed, painted, wet sanded, clear coated
> with it and took your time it would look good. Anyone????
>
In the UK there are lots of stove enamellers who specialise in bike
frames (enamel is a paint applied "wet", then baked, and rare in the US
as I understand). The results are much harder than any DIY finish and
the cost is very reasonable; about 50-60 GBP (say $100). Here, it's not
worth buying three aerosol cans, abrasives and putting in hours of work
at home for an inferior result.

Powdercoating is a slightly cheaper, even tougher alternative, but the
colour choice is more limited and the finish isn't quite as good.
You'll have a general powdercoater somewhere near you, but they may not
have the taps to clear the various frame threads afterwards - be sure to
check.