Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Bikes: 48 Automoto, 49 Stallard, 50 Rotrax, 62 Jack Taylor, 67 Atala, 68 Lejeune, 72-74-75 Motobecanes, 73 RIH, 71 Zieleman, 74 Raleigh, 78 Windsor, 83 Messina (Villata), 84 Brazzo (Losa), 85 Davidson, 90 Diamondback, 92 Kestrel
Talk to some people at an autobody shop, or the store where you buy the paint. Every paint has its own characteristics, and they can give you instructions.
I have been using a gun and compressor for everything, but I suppose you could prime and clear-coat perfectly well with a can. But I don't know if zinc chromate comes in a can. For small details and touch-ups, I use a modeling airbrush.
I sand with 1000, 1200, and 1500 grit paper. Sometimes just rub the frame down with standard bond paper.
Climate should be be cool-to-warm, calm, and dry.