Re-painting tips/threads?
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Re-painting tips/threads?
My kid brother came across an old Puch in decent condition that he wants me to help him convert to a fg. The paint is all chipped, so we want to repaint it. I remember a thread here sometime ago with a step by step process for repainting but cannot find it? Anyone remember this? If not, what do's and don'ts are there for repainting (rattlecan style). What grit of sandpaper should I use? Any favorite primers/paints/clearcoats? How many coats of each is recommended.
I've never done this before and want to do it right. thanks
I've never done this before and want to do it right. thanks
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Here are a few that I bookmarked when I was thinking of doing the same:
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/66606-frame-painting-diyers.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/144045-painting-your-bike.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/53788-frame-painting.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/66606-frame-painting-diyers.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/144045-painting-your-bike.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/53788-frame-painting.html
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I think this is the fourth thread in the last few days I've posted this in. I've done it with good success. Start by properly stripping/prepping the frame. Use good quality primer, preferably a self-etching primer if you're painting aluminum. With both primer and paint, multiple light coats are a million times better than fewer, heavier coats. Do 2-3 layers of primer, sand if necessary, and then do your paint, following the manufacturer's guidelines for recoat and drying times. If it says to let it cure for a week, LET IT CURE FOR A WEEK. Seriously. Use a tack cloth before starting your paint, paint in a well ventilated area, and use high quality paint. Some people here love Rustoleum and have gotten good results with it. I prefer Dupli-Color paints, which you can usually find at Wal Mart, auto supply stores, and good hardware stores. I specifically recommend the Dupli-Color engine enamels. They take a while to cure, but they're durable as hell when they do.
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