coco69
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I am doing a little project...aluminium frame with carbon forks....ive got loads of info on how to do it just need recomendations for a good out of the can spray paint.
Thanks
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Best spray paint.
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YahudaMoon
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I thought the best paint jobs for bicycle frames used enamel paint, not car paint?
I hate to say this but I consider Halfords laquer to be amongst the best single packs out there, in fact all their rattle cans work well if you have prepared properly, and of course apply correctly.
I taught spray painting for a while and have been lucky enough to have tried and tested a lot of brands.
Personally even with my skills and equipment I would let somebody else do it.
I taught spray painting for a while and have been lucky enough to have tried and tested a lot of brands.
Personally even with my skills and equipment I would let somebody else do it.
Car paints are fine if you use twin packs, aerosol are single pack and are not as durable by a long shot.
YahudaMoon
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Yeah but the question is 'Whats the best paint' for a bicycle, the best frame builders use enamel
I don't see why you'd use car paint, enamel paint is very thick and hard wearing, I guess thats why its the best choice for bicycles
Saying that, this is my knowledge from many years back, maybe things have changed?
Your last line is I feel correct. Although I am sure some stuck in the dark ages may still use enamel there are more using twin packs.
2 pack paint is pretty hard wearing and with "car paint" you can have any colour/finish you want.
Do you use 2 pack? Not easily available in aerosol, personally I have full water based scheme here at home.
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Not on bicycles; done some panel spraying. The aerosol is pretty expensive at £18 + P&P but my thought was that you can get whatever colour scheme you're after then clear it with this and you have a pretty decent finish.
anyuser
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This looks interesting:
http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/spray-bike-launches-diy-powder-coating-for-bikes/019364
http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/spray-bike-launches-diy-powder-coating-for-bikes/019364
marknotgeorge
Hol den Vorschlaghammer!
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Please bear in mind that the isocyanates in 2 pack can be very hazardous without the proper PPE.
marknotgeorge
Hol den Vorschlaghammer!
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Water based paint is 2-pack (paint & hardener), isn't it, just using water instead of thinners?
No it is a water bourne pigment , you do thin it but not with water funnily enough. No hardener in it as it dries by the water evaporating off. You do though have to use a twin pack laquer over the top.
Even so called solid coloured cars will be a wb base coat followed by a laquer coat.
Water based is not good for you to breath.
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