Steel rigid fork needs painted: DIY or Autobody Shop

[r0gue]

I bought a rigid steel fork that seems ok for my Merlin build. I want it painted black. Should I just sand it up and spray paint it, or does that just end up being crappy and an autobody shop baked on is the only way to go?

Thx

 

[sylus]

This is a relatively simple thing so I would say

give it a go yourself first then if you don't like the result then at least you tried

 

[fun at fiftyish]

Hi, you should have no real problems...I've been doing similar stuff for many years using a hair dryer in place of a bake oven Works just as well as the real thing,,,
Mark .Another Neil Young fan

 

[r0gue]

Sounds like it wouldn't be too hard. No bad stories of it just not working out, looking right, being durable etc? I don't want to do it if it isn't at least moderately durable and good looking.

Thanks!

 

[Rampage]

If you already have sandpaper etc it might be cost effective to do it yourself.
Otherwise find somewhere cheap to powdercoat/paint it for you.

 

[Dickyboy]

Shouldn't cost much to try it yourself, good preparation & patience are the key to good results & you can always admit defeat & take it elsewhere if it doesn't work out.