Spray Painting frame and forks at home.

Indigo Gorilla

I'm getting an old Raliegh frame and fork next week, the paint job on the frame isn't the best so I'm thinking of painting it a different colour.

I've never done anything like this before so I have no idea how to go about it. Just wondering how I'd prepare the frame and do I have to prime it first and what paint is best to use?

Dave

nicklouse

looked in here http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12534925 under the How tos?

Northwind

Not to be negative; but if you've never done it before it's going to take a lot of effort and time, and more money than you expect, and it'll possibly not turn out all that good. I resprayed my commuter myself just for the project, but once you've got the stuff you're a good chunk of the way towards a professional respray. Then factor in hours of work...

You can do it cheap- BBQ paint or hammerite- and that can make sense. Especially if you don't mind a theft-proof ropey end result

kinmofo

alternatively, shout me when ur sorted, i have all the tools needed to completely strip a bike, a place to hang and paint it. sand paper and all the jobby bits, all you would need is your primer, paint, clear coat and some beers or £££ :)

slimreaper

I stripped and painted an old steel frame for the first time about 3 months ago. I used the following

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12657222&highlight=respray

Turned out much better than I expected. Went for 1 colour to keep it simple.
Take you time. It took me about 3 weeks altogether.

Andy