it was the only color i had.....
#26
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Honestly, it's all about having the right tools, and time.
__________________
Semper fi
Semper fi
#27
Shifting is fun!
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Holland, NL
Posts: 11,006
Bikes: Yes, please.
Mentioned: 280 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2198 Post(s)
Liked 4,600 Times
in
1,764 Posts
Nice work Sloar! Very much a C&V leadership color, purple.
#28
incazzare.
I like the color. So how did you do it? Do you have a paint gun?
__________________
1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter
1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter
#29
Hogosha Sekai
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: STS
Posts: 6,669
Bikes: Leader 725, Centurion Turbo, Scwhinn Peloton, Schwinn Premis, GT Tequesta, Bridgestone CB-2,72' Centurion Lemans, 72 Raleigh Competition
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 70 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 21 Times
in
15 Posts
I'm late here, but wow that is a great from the pile paint job! Not a fan of purple either OP, so impressive.
#32
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I have a big enough blast cabinet for a frame. I use a $12 detail gun for harbor freight. The paint is dupli color paint shop finish system lacquer. Best paint ever. Premixed, durable and cheap.
__________________
Semper fi
Semper fi
#33
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: STP
Posts: 14,491
Mentioned: 74 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 821 Post(s)
Liked 255 Times
in
142 Posts
Sloar shot my Croll and did a great job.
His attention to detail beats a lot of the repaints I see around town.
His finish is as tough as nails and receives plenty of compliments as well.
Sloar and I are going to do another frameset this winter.
A Gazelle Champion Mondial A frameset.
It should arrive soon and we can settle on a color.
Can't wait.
#35
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Vermont
Posts: 1,200
Bikes: Pinarello Montello, Merckx MX Leader, Merckx Corsa Extra, Pinarello Prologo, Tredici Magia Nera, Tredici Cross
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
Steel Bicycles magically look good in just about any color.
#36
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 1,959
Bikes: Too many Bicycles to list
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 90 Post(s)
Liked 137 Times
in
45 Posts
I love the color ( I am a fan of anything purple ), I am going to try the Dupli Color paint system & spray it myself, I have the full size spray gun like yours from HB freight though and just wonder if it will be hard to do a frame with it. The one thing I hate is getting runs in the paint which is what I am worried about using a full size gun. Do You use the same gun for paint, primer & clear and do you change the needle size for different applications.
Glenn
Glenn
Last edited by Glennfordx4; 11-28-13 at 09:25 AM.
#37
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Wherever
Posts: 16,748
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 556 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 132 Times
in
78 Posts
SJX426 and I have been exchanging thoughts on this. I too have an old, big gun. DeVilbiss quart cup gun with several nozzles, and a conventional compressor. While I'd like to have a detail gun or, preferably a LVLP gun, I can't see investing in one for what will be one frame.
So the big gun it is, despite the potential overspray problems, and where to do it.
The thought of using lacquer seems appealing and Sloar's and Gomango's testimonials as to its durability are encouraging. Lacquer is easier to work with, in my experience, than enamel, if you're willing to put in the effort. Many coats and much wet sanding, etc.
As for runs, Glenn, I was only a spray painter for a couple of years, ages ago, but the bottom bracket cluster area seems the most daunting to me. A fast moving, never stopping gun is the key. Easier said than done, of course.
So the big gun it is, despite the potential overspray problems, and where to do it.
The thought of using lacquer seems appealing and Sloar's and Gomango's testimonials as to its durability are encouraging. Lacquer is easier to work with, in my experience, than enamel, if you're willing to put in the effort. Many coats and much wet sanding, etc.
As for runs, Glenn, I was only a spray painter for a couple of years, ages ago, but the bottom bracket cluster area seems the most daunting to me. A fast moving, never stopping gun is the key. Easier said than done, of course.
#38
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I love the color ( I am a fan of anything purple ), I am going to try the Dupli Color paint system & spray it myself, I have the full size spray gun like yours from HB freight though and just wonder if it will be hard to do a frame with it. The one thing I hate is getting runs in the paint which is what I am worried about using a full size gun.
Glenn
Glenn
glenn, one thing that i love about this paint is its very user friendly. i have never had a run or orange peel. no matter what elements or temperature i paint in. just make sure to do the first coats in a light all over mist. let it dry for about 10 minutes then do 2 to 3 heavy coats. that first mist will act as a nice adhesion. also the paint drys really fast, so keep the pressure low so it doesn't flash to fast. the detail gun is the best to use for a frame, easier to get around the tight spots. also hard to beat at 12 bucks. good luck on your paint job.i've done around 10 bikes with this paint so if you have any questions feel free to ask
__________________
Semper fi
Semper fi
#39
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 1,959
Bikes: Too many Bicycles to list
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 90 Post(s)
Liked 137 Times
in
45 Posts
glenn, one thing that i love about this paint is its very user friendly. i have never had a run or orange peel. no matter what elements or temperature i paint in. just make sure to do the first coats in a light all over mist. let it dry for about 10 minutes then do 2 to 3 heavy coats. that first mist will act as a nice adhesion. also the paint drys really fast, so keep the pressure low so it doesn't flash to fast. the detail gun is the best to use for a frame, easier to get around the tight spots. also hard to beat at 12 bucks. good luck on your paint job.i've done around 10 bikes with this paint so if you have any questions feel free to ask
Glenn
#40
Senior Member
Thread Starter
rootboy, a conventional gun will work just fine. the only benefit of a hlvp is being able to use a low pressure. and really at 12 bucks, i have 3 one for primer, one for color and one for clear. the nishiki in this thread had no wet sanding. with a low pressure i can put it on nice and wet. sometimes the primer needs a little sanding but you will have no problems in not sanding and still getting a nice slick coat.
__________________
Semper fi
Semper fi
#41
Senior Member
Thread Starter
for a long time i used just one gun. no need for different needles. i have 3 just because they are so cheap. really nice spraying guns. they are a really nice investment. i seldom wet sand. honestly its really not needed. the paint is premixed and ready to spray, but i use a little bit of acetone to thin it down. after trial and error i have found this to be best. make sure to pick up a can of lacquer thinner to clean with.
__________________
Semper fi
Semper fi
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 1,959
Bikes: Too many Bicycles to list
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 90 Post(s)
Liked 137 Times
in
45 Posts
for a long time i used just one gun. no need for different needles. i have 3 just because they are so cheap. really nice spraying guns. they are a really nice investment. i seldom wet sand. honestly its really not needed. the paint is premixed and ready to spray, but i use a little bit of acetone to thin it down. after trial and error i have found this to be best. make sure to pick up a can of lacquer thinner to clean with.
Glenn
#43
Senior Member
Thread Starter
they recommend using acetone to thin the paint. thinner for cleaning. thats what i get the best results using.
__________________
Semper fi
Semper fi
#44
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Rupert's Land
Posts: 1,243
Bikes: 1981 Raleigh GP, 1985 Norco Bush Pilot, . . .
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 241 Post(s)
Liked 187 Times
in
136 Posts
I am not crazy about purple either, but that is a very nice paint job.
I try to save bikes too. I don't have access to a painting facility.
From the headbadge, lugs, and rear drop out: 1980-82 Sport model built by Giant for West Coast Cycles.
There should be a date stamp on the driveside dropout and a serial number on the non-driveside dropout.
I try to save bikes too. I don't have access to a painting facility.
From the headbadge, lugs, and rear drop out: 1980-82 Sport model built by Giant for West Coast Cycles.
There should be a date stamp on the driveside dropout and a serial number on the non-driveside dropout.
#45
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Yukon, Canada
Posts: 8,759
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 113 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times
in
14 Posts
I can't believe how good this looks. I need a compressor and paint gun.
__________________
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear