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Old 06-15-05, 04:53 AM
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Painting your bike... how?

can anyone tell me what is the best way to strip and respray my bike, at present it is blue but i want it black so that it can match my forks... expected delivery in 5 days.

cheers lads, and any ladettes out there for ne help
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Start with a search of the forums, as this has been discussed several times.
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Is the original finish uneven/damaged? If not, you might be able to remove any decals, scuff it up and then respray without a total strip.
Just a thought.
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YES, search the forums. I have recently answered several Q's relating to frame stripping & painting.
Q's NOT answered, e me and I'll be glad to help.
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1. rattle the can
2. spray
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Old 02-28-06, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by baomo
1. rattle the can
2. spray
Exactly!. . . . . . . (in a nutshell)
 

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