[carlos bear]

i want to paint some parts
stem bars cranks etc

what are the best ways and steps to doing it

espicially for like white or light green

good paint jobs that wont chip or rub off

and do you put like a protective coat on over
to keep the finsih clean??

 

[Sir_Crackien]

just remember to not paint any area that will touch another part. as for the best way to go about this go for powder coating. its probably the best finish that is tough to go on alum.

 

[mshred]

1.Strip existing finish
2. prep the metal
3.Prime with expensive primer. (dont go cheap) it is the foundation for the paint and allows the paint to stick.
4. sand and re prime then sand again. make sure to leave no bare spots. make relly smoth.
5. apply a good paint use a sprayer if you have acess to it otherwise a rattle can wil suffice. thin coats and let them dry between each coat.
6. Clear coat with a hrdining chemical in it.

*note* the better the equipment (spray gun, primer, paint, hardner, ect) the better quality finish. And allow it to completely harden before hard use.

in the future, you only need to make 1 thread through out the whole forum

heres a good site: http://www.bikeguide.org/forums/showthread.php?t=53962&highlight=painting+parts

Just remember to take your time and do not rush it no matter what!

 

[cederrowe]

Remember its Prep, Prep, Prep to get a good job.

Also if your using spray can, get some 2000 grit wet dry paper and wet sand with water after painting to remove the "orange peel" this is the rough look you get from using spay can.

 

[carlos bear]

sorry this is my first time on this site
thanks for the tips

 

[caputo1989]

in the future, you only need to make 1 thread through out the whole forum

heres a good site: http://www.bikeguide.org/forums/showthread.php?t=53962&highlight=painting+parts

Just remember to take your time and do not rush it no matter what!

i didnt make any re posts. tell carlos

 

[jet]

Make sure you get the right kind of primer. For AL you some self etching primer. It has some acid (or something) that digs into the top of the metal. It really helps the paint stick to the metal. I Tried to paint my new frame and got the wrong primer and I can scrape the paint off with a fingernail.

 

[nomis7]

If your wanting to paint your cranks, i wouldnt recomend doing it yourself...I would run with 2 pak(professionly done)therefore they wont rub as quik as if you were to do it yourself,
Bars and stem would be fine to do yourself

 

[mshred]

i didnt make any re posts. tell carlos

I was actually directing it at carlos not you. I said thread not post.