Frame Spraying - Preparation

[jimbut]

I am shortly going to have a ( Reynolds ) steel frame resprayed. The frame has a few rusty spots and I would rather tend to these and general pre-spraying prep. myself ( to perhaps save a bit on the shop cost ). What do I need to do ? How do I remove ALL old paint and any rust to have a blank canvas ( so to speak ). I feel ( maybe incorrectly ! ) that devoting time + detail to the preparation will produce a better end result ie I`d be happy to spend 2 weeks or so preparing to perfection and I`m sure the shop would not !
Ta for any replies.

 

[spandex]

If you are looking for the Best results Leave it to the ones that are doing the job as they have all the kit and my have to re-do all your hard work.

 

[hubgearfreak]

as he says you'll be wasting your time. a good framebuilder/painter will start with abrasive blasting, anyone else just isn't worth considering, imho

 

[Gerry Attrick]

+1. No responsible frame painter would risk spraying over work prepared by (with due respect) an amateur. Far easier to lose a good reputation than gain one. Leave it to the pros.

 

[LLB]

Get it shot blasted, but make sure the shot they use isn't to coarse or it will dent the frame. As the others have said, it is the most thorough way

 

[asterix]

Agree that you should get it done professionally. The rust is usually removed using phosphoric acid. This converts the rust to iron phosphate which can be removed using water and to some extent the steel is left with a protective coating against further rust.

 

[spandex]

Just Give them the frame, forks and cash It is the best way

 

[Night Train]

Agreed that it would be better to leave the prep to the person doing the finish. The prep is more important anyway and makes more sense to have that done properly.

 

[jimbut]

Ta for all replies. If I can find someone here in N. Ireland I`ll let them run the whole show ...... IF I can find someone !

 

[LLB]

Ta for all replies. If I can find someone here in N. Ireland I`ll let them run the whole show ...... IF I can find someone !

If you can find a powder coating company, they will have blasting kit on site.