[aaronrocker]

i am thinking about painting the front of my frame red and then red stripes in the middle and leaving the white on the back, but since ive cleaned it up and removed all the stickers i think i like it better. i have no clue what i should do, please help

 

[aaronrocker]

and also i cant remember how to fvckin post pictures

 

[RUFUS]

Sounds like a terrible idea, especially with a can of spray paint.

It's your bike, do whatever the hell you want.

 

[crkt]

go for it, its just paint you can always spray over

 

[aaronrocker]

kinda what i was thinking, i want to get it powdercoated this spring something else anyways

 

[jonKranked]

go for it, its just paint you can always spray over

GO for it. If you're gonna rattle can it, take the time to sand it down a lot. Down to the metal is ideal, but if you don't have the patience just make sure its rough enough that the paint will stick.

 

[TheTruth]

You need to get real and do it the right way if you are going to paint your bike. Too bad you don't live in NJ. I know a kid who runs a powder coating business for bmx bikes. He does a good job.

 

[4xBoy]

I wouldn't rattle can a frame, it looks good white and stickerless.

 

[aaronrocker]

You need to get real and do it the right way if you are going to paint your bike. Too bad you don't live in NJ. I know a kid who runs a powder coating business for bmx bikes. He does a good job.

well im planning on powdercoating it in spring, i have a guy who has done a bunch of stuff for my motorcycle so thats the plan, was just thinking about doing it in the mean time

I wouldn't rattle can a frame, it looks good white and stickerless.

i love how it looks since ive takin the stickers off, i put it all back together, maybe if i get bored again ill take it apart and paint it up, maybe like a drip paint job

 

[ServeEm]

rattlecan isn't bad if done right, just gotta be patient Screw sandpaper just get paint stripper if you need to get it down to metal.

 

[v-digit]

paint it good and post pictures! get to it!

 

[Cru Jones]

I'm with the paint crew. Since it's already white, you really wouldn't have to do much to prep work to it except sand it down a little. Painting bikes is fun.

 

[eaterofdog]

Spray paint chips so easy. Unless you do multiple coats and clear, then you put 4 hours in a temporary paint job. But it's a fun project if you just want to kill some time.

 

[Tiresnag]

I did a matte black spray job on my frame. sanded it down hardcore, cleaned it really well, 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of rust-oleum high performance enamel. it came out great and still looks good after 8 months.

 

[xtremedoritoes]

Painting bikes is fun. I painted all my old retired frames just for fun. You just have to remember to get all the sticker residue off!

 

[brungeman]

I would say not to paint it, it looks pretty clean like that!

if you decide to paint it, make sure you use Denatured alcohol (cheap and readily available) or another suitable paint prep, or no matter how much you sand the paint wont stick.

 

[aaronrocker]

i think ima give it a go today, ill post pics later

 

[roadwork]

How did the painting go? Let's see the results.

 

[aaronrocker]

never happened, im a lazy bum and would rather just ride than rip it apart again.

 

[Savage_Animal]

I painted my dobermann with a little red flair up front. Added some artistic sanding too. love it or hate it I don't really care.

 

[aaronrocker]

patina ftw

 

[Savage_Animal]

Of course its got some clear coats on it.

 

[FR4life.]

I wouldn't rattle can a frame, it looks good white and stickerless.

I think it looks dope as is too. Painting frames usually voids warranty as well.. If you care about that.