rattlecan spray jobs

[shed]

anyone got any pics of ones theyve done plz

 

[sherlylock]

I resprayed a Marin Pine Mountain - 2 tone satin black/fluro orange. Stripped back to bare metal - all sprayed with cans from Halfords (& UPol Etch Primer). Pleased with the results and holding up well after a year of commuting.

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[shed]

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im getting it blasted
what was the primer you used anfd thinking of doing flourescent green

 

[sherlylock]

UPOL Acid 8 etch primer (Grey) - available at Halfords - straight onto the bare metal

I then used a white primer - essential for fluro colours.

 

[shed]

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thanks anymore pics from anyone

 

[fjpshaw]

Some DH's I did last year, and also have a set of Z1 lowers in white which came out in a similar finish. I used Plasti-Kote paint system (including metal primer), and while it looks the business, I wouldn't use it again. Typically of many spray paints, it chips very easily, so perhaps one to avoid IMO.

For my next job, I have bought etch primer and car paint from Halfords, as I have heard/read good things about durability (although proof will be in the pudding).

HTH.

 

[shed]

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ive used plasti cote before and thought the same

 

[FairfaxPat]

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I have found that rattle can paint jobs don't last long without chipping. If you use a catalyzed epoxy paint it will be far more durable, but requires a spray gun and mixing the paint/hardener beforehand...

 

[shed]

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its only for the kids a bike which i hope they look after a little bit lol

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

this got a few compliments on the rattle can paint job at Icon O classic last year





Preparation, preparation, preparation. many coats of primer, colour and laquer. then polishing. And wax.