Originally Posted by B1105
Quick question, whats the best way to paint a basic aluminum frame. I want to pain my Trek 4300 Black, and was curious what was the best way to go about doing it. Is it something I can do with like Krylon spray paint or is it a hassle like taking it to an auto shop. Stripping it down isnt a problem since its already mostly apart.
I would not use Krylon if you want a good paint job but rather a two part epoxy paint such as Emron. Then apply it with many light coats of paint and then shoot a clear coat. This will give it a real flash look. But my favorite coating is powder coating. This is bullet proof coating. It can be done at many powder coating facilaties in most cities. It is powder that is attracted to said frame which has elecetrical current passed through it attracting the powder which in turn leaves a nice flowing look like enamel paint(like womens fingernail polish)