General Cycling Discussion - spray paint gallery

I'm about to spray an old mtn bike frame and I"m looking for inspiration. Anybody know a good link to some sprayed frames? Or post them here? thanks

Heres one I just sold, 1982 Peogeot PH 12
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2996096087_19088d62f8.jpg

I spraypainted the new bike I bought this summer to change it´s apparence, but the only area I actually spraypainted was around the headtube and used ductape on other parts. You could also be creative and use masks to liven up the bike a bit (you can see text and part of a symbol I spraypainted on the bike)

Before
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/6541/merida20road20race20903fc9.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=merida20road20race20903fc9.jpg)

After
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/248/cykelnsidouo9.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cykelnsidouo9.jpg)

When you click on the bottom pic, be ready for a bunch of windows to open and software trying to install on your 'puter!! Nice bike, though.

Whoa! Got antivirus alert on that on! Backed out quick.

Lol, the joys of using firefox - automatic popup blocker.

I'm personally planning on spraying my bike when I get it, I'm painting it to be inkeeping with what it does, may give you a few ideas.

Heres one I just sold, 1982 Peogeot PH 12
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2996096087_19088d62f8.jpg

Thats a sweet ride....

I wouldn't have mixed so many patterns myself, but he does show you how to do some interesting things.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Painting-Tips/

lol, the joys of using firefox - automatic popup blocker.


+1

As long as you prep right, you can get a really high quality paint job out of a 3 dollar can. I used some bottles of Krylon paints this weekend. Sanded down, put a layer of rust protect, a healthy primer and then put the pants on. Use some clear coat and you're set!

and then put the pants on.

What, up to that point you were doing it all naked? Or do you hang pants off your bike as some strange fashion statement

http://www.geocities.com/alicestrong@sbcglobal.net/__pinkfixie1.jpg

I think this Rustoleum job came out pretty well. Prep carefully, use the same brand primer/paint and clearcoat, follow the directions on the can and you are good to go.

Probably won't have the depth or longevity of a "real" paintjob ( I'm careful not to knock this up against stuff) but hey, it cost about $10!

I love that pink spray job!!! I put a coat of Rustoleum rust converter on the frame I"m about to spray, do I need to use a primer also or is the rust converter enough of a primer?

Here's some (not to good) pics of my rattle can paint job.
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565506491mGBeFy
You can also add your own decals, Google "decal paper" for instructions and material.

I love that pink spray job!!! I put a coat of Rustoleum rust converter on the frame I"m about to spray, do I need to use a primer also or is the rust converter enough of a primer?




Gee I don't know the answer to that...

How about asking Rustoleum customer support?