Originally Posted by thook

Old thread, but here goes........

It's true. It's all in prep and then application. In other words, I've seen really, really nice paint jobs on vehicles done with Rustoleum and (the Canadian version of Rusto') Tremclad.

See this: http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...0&fpart=1&vc=1

I've a few 'Yota buddies that painted in this manner. So, I'd say if it'll work on a car, it'll work on a bike.

I'd painted my old Univega using Duplicolor auto paint using the same procedure outlined in the link, but a couple of times I'd gotten in hurry. I was ansty mainly because I didn't have anything to ride while it was down, but also due to time factor where I was painting. Only had the space for so long.

The job finished out pretty nice and fairly durable. In other words, from afar it looks great. But, close up you can see the spots where the paint didn't adhere well and chipped off after having reinstalled all the components or just getting banged around a bit (afterall, it's a bike). I would prefer that it looked better close up (since when one is riding, you are indeed close up), but it's still pretty decent and cost less than a professional job.

So, I'd say if one wants the quality job, have another ride handy while you're taking the time to do the job well. Don't hurry, and don't paint while it's humid.

Oh yeah........and DON'T touch it until any layer of paint you put on has completely dried.