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SSRI
09-09-06, 10:57 AM
Recent got this atala by trading a vitus 979

before I do anything else I really want to clean this frame up.

I sanded off a couple of rust spots here and there on the frame. there are some internal rust (bb and head tube).... now what do I do.

Also do I need to re prime the areas that I plan to respray?
I am planing to do this myself, is there any particular spray paint I should be picking up or would hardware store krylon be okay.

thank you for any inputs

drewnolan82
09-09-06, 12:31 PM
that cable guide looks done for.
Grand Bois
09-09-06, 02:48 PM
You must always use a primer before painting over bare metal. Be sure to get rid of all the rust before you prime.

Krylon is pretty good stuff, but spray can paint jobs never hold up very well.

I think that cable guide will clean up. It's a good job for a Dremel. I'd be more concerned with the rust inside the tubes.

colnagorider
09-09-06, 07:45 PM
that cable guide looks done for.

I wouldn't worry about that cable guide as long as you get rid of the rust and primer it. Before you do anything to it, try to tear it off with your bare fingers. A cable is not going exert any force on it so if you can't tear it off with your bare fingers..., a sitting cable wont do anything. It would be different if it was a cable stop.

Your frame would be best off with a bead blast, but Naval Jelly will work for this small application. If you are going to chemically strip the finish off, once again you would save so much effort and cost of stripper that it will seem like a bargain to bead blast.

Krylon paints can look nice. I've done some rattle can finishes that will rival automotive finishes in looks, but they lack the toughness you can get in a higher quality automotive finish. You can add a measure of protection, not to mention a glossier look with some clearcoats.