Originally Posted by pjbaz
Hi, I'm working on a fixed gear machine and was toying with the idea of getting the frame bead blasted and then painting it.
If I decide to paint it, what do i need to do to make it stick. What type of paint do I need to prime the chrome frame, etc. Then, what paint, etc, etc.
Thanks for the info as always.
Although I might just have it powdercoarted or leave it chrome...I have no idea.
PJBAZ
I have good luck with the Fred Flintstone approach: sand or blast the frame, then go to the local hardware, Farm/Home/Fleet, Tractor Supply, etc. and buy a spray can of auto primer and some high peformance Rustoleum or the paint for farm implements (my new trike has a fade scheme of John Deere yellow and green). This has held up fine for me, and my trike spent many nights outside and travelled through rain and hail last summer, which included a couple thousands of miles of touring/camping.
I also have a local shop where they will blast and paint a frame for $125.