I've acquired a saracen race elite e-stay frame for a purpose I've had in mind for a while. I want to paint it white and give it to my kids to draw on before applying a top coat.
The plan for the bike is a keeper, so want to do it right and then throw on some nice parts once it has dried.
I was thinking that white powder coat would be the way to go, as this should be durable, but would this be a good canvas for the artwork (sounds grand but they are 6 and 3 so I expect some nice colours and hopefully a few nice pictures to be added).
The frame has a small ding somewhere, ideally I'd not want this when it's finished. Can a powder coater deep fill a ding, or will it need filling with something special as the powder won't stick to normal filler will it?
Paint pens are what's needed, don't think brushes will give a good result. Haven't done much research into these yet, but does anyone have any recommendations on the best type of paint to put on top of a powder coat?
Once the artwork has been applied, I had planned to get the frame lacquered. Would this influence the type of paint I'd need to use? Is this something I can do myself or would it be best to send it somewhere? I'd thought about some lacquer with flecks in, but not 100% sure, will probably depend on what the paint job looks like. I had a bike when I was much younger that had a lovely pearlescent job (blue buy looked purple or pink too depending on the light). Kind of like the idea of this but maybe it won't look as good with what I'm sure might be a Jackson pollock scheme.
I had planned on fitting custom, but original decals once done (over the final finish). Would it be best to plan ahead for these and ensure to leave voids in the paint job for them, or let the kids run wild, and see where the land lies decal wise once they've had their fun? I'd not want to cover up anything cool they've added.
Frame will be running v brakes or maguras but currently has a canti brace. For neatness I could sacrifice this, any special advice on removal (or calls to leave it on)? I was going to dremel off the main and file down what was left behind.
I'm sure I'll have more questions as I start to think about the build in more detail, but want to get the frame sorted and ready for the artists sooner rather than later.
The plan for the bike is a keeper, so want to do it right and then throw on some nice parts once it has dried.
I was thinking that white powder coat would be the way to go, as this should be durable, but would this be a good canvas for the artwork (sounds grand but they are 6 and 3 so I expect some nice colours and hopefully a few nice pictures to be added).
The frame has a small ding somewhere, ideally I'd not want this when it's finished. Can a powder coater deep fill a ding, or will it need filling with something special as the powder won't stick to normal filler will it?
Paint pens are what's needed, don't think brushes will give a good result. Haven't done much research into these yet, but does anyone have any recommendations on the best type of paint to put on top of a powder coat?
Once the artwork has been applied, I had planned to get the frame lacquered. Would this influence the type of paint I'd need to use? Is this something I can do myself or would it be best to send it somewhere? I'd thought about some lacquer with flecks in, but not 100% sure, will probably depend on what the paint job looks like. I had a bike when I was much younger that had a lovely pearlescent job (blue buy looked purple or pink too depending on the light). Kind of like the idea of this but maybe it won't look as good with what I'm sure might be a Jackson pollock scheme.
I had planned on fitting custom, but original decals once done (over the final finish). Would it be best to plan ahead for these and ensure to leave voids in the paint job for them, or let the kids run wild, and see where the land lies decal wise once they've had their fun? I'd not want to cover up anything cool they've added.
Frame will be running v brakes or maguras but currently has a canti brace. For neatness I could sacrifice this, any special advice on removal (or calls to leave it on)? I was going to dremel off the main and file down what was left behind.
I'm sure I'll have more questions as I start to think about the build in more detail, but want to get the frame sorted and ready for the artists sooner rather than later.
