A quick preview of what's to come....1991 GT Zaskar project.

[Black_puma]

hmmm. if it is a new can - it could also be temperature... as it gets colder the pressure inside the can drops. One trick is to put the can in a bucket of warmish (not hot!) water (about 25C for 30 mins) before spraying. As.a new can it could also be a production fault...rare, but I've had a couple over the years.

I might have to try that later, need to pick another can of paint first, lol
Though from what I have seen the paint does dry nice and shiny, I am using Simoniz Gloss black, it's just got a lot of drips and over spray atm.
I'll try the warm water tip next. Expect another update soon.

 

[PhillB]

So I'm not sure where you are based - but I am guess temp is around 12C. - 14C? This is a bit cold for spraying without a warmed can or parts. I have done it though! Warm the can as I mentioned (keep the can upright and try not to submerge the nozzle area.) ..but also warm the forks - keep them inside till the last moment or a quick blast with a hairdryer. If the forks are cold there is a risk that the paint will condense and you can get the orange peel effect - multiple thin coats. Drips suggest that you might be placing heavier coats on.

Simoniz are good, I have used it, but typically for components and smaller parts.

 

[Black_puma]

Spent a little time today applying the decals to the frame, With thanks to @Gil for supplying the decals!
Looking a lot better now.
Still waiting for an opportunity to repaint the forks...
The first two attempts weren't great, so hopefully the third time will be better.
It is sunny but cold outside...
so get a bucket of warm water to sit the spray paint can in.

our young cat Tobi is curious and wants to have a sniff.

 

[Black_puma]

Small steps in the right direction...
Bottom bracket and headset cups fitted today.
Obviously the seatpost and saddle are there too.

 

[d8mok]

I’ve found a perfect method to obtaining a high quality paint job. It’s important to follow the steps though.

1. Get in your car / bike
2. Drop them off at a powder coater / paint
3 . Wait
4. Pick them up once ready and pay the nice man.






Joking apart , it’s far cheaper and easier. Last rigid ones I had done were about £20 a pair done as part of a batch of other bits.

 

[Black_puma]

I’ve found a perfect method to obtaining a high quality paint job. It’s important to follow the steps though.

1. Get in your car / bike
2. Drop them off at a powder coater / paint
3 . Wait
4. Pick them up once ready and pay the nice man.






Joking apart , it’s far cheaper and easier. Last rigid ones I had done were about £20 a pair done as part of a batch of other bits.

Can you recommend any good places around Sheffield for future reference?
I don't have access to a car though.
I'd rather spend that money on nice bikes like mine, haha

 

[PhillB]

Fair play for having a go at the forks, but I think the challenge is going to be the outside temperature until…. About April 2026

My painting season is done until then.

 

[d8mok]

Can you recommend any good places around Sheffield for future reference?
I don't have access to a car though.
I'd rather spend that money on nice bikes like mine, haha

Not around Sheffield , but I’ve got a guy near Junc 30 M1.

 

[Black_puma]

Fair play for having a go at the forks, but I think the challenge is going to be the outside temperature until…. About April 2026

My painting season is done until then.

I should really have done this job sooner, but money was a bit tight after spending so much on general stuff besides buying the parts for this project.
Not to forget my daughter who was rather poorly a couple of months ago, she's doing much better now though so that is one less thing to worry about.

Either way this is a good lesson for me to learn about spray painting and I may do more next year when the weather improves.
Thanks @PhillB for the useful advice about warming the forks and the paint, that did seem to help quite a bit.
I shall be wet sanding a little bit tomorrow and apply the final coat of paint.