lacquering frame
 

hi,

i've just re sprayed my mtb frame, i was going to let a local place do it for me but due to money i opted to try it my self. (which came out quite nice:D) ive done about 2 or 3 coats of primer then 4plus of the main colour about 1 and half cans.
i want to lacauer it but dont want to use a can because ppl have said its thin and not so good.!!?? so im thinking of taking it to a body shop so they can whack some on for me!

i would like if any of you could tell me if the lacquer is going to protect the paint from chips, scratches and stacks atall. and if spray can lacquer is going to be any diff from the stuff they have in a car repair garage! thicker, stronger or even worth puttin it on?

thanks

craig

Have you thought about powder coating it ? and it holds up better then paint

re
 

Powder coating is a great way to finish off a bike. For some reason the pictures are not loading for this bike, would love to see what it looks like.

I specialize in powder coating bicycles, if you have any questions about the process I will be glad to help.

If interested, here is our FaceBook page, we have several bikes posted that have been powder coated.

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?sav...t/185783299918

Holy old thread resurrection Batman!

hey, firstly thanks for your replys and help.

id thought of powdercoating but then when i found out prices i thought balls to that, id always wanted to spray my frame, little challenge and adventure lol. so 5 days later i had the finish product lime green, for a first time paint job im quite proud, no runs, even layers! (ill post a pic wen i get it bac)
i was goin to lacquer it with spary can lacquer, alot of ppl said its rubish?? thin not gr8! so i bit the bullet and took it to a alloy paint shop, 20 quid 2 coats of lacquer? i dnt no how much protection it will provide? if any.? or if it wil just make it shinny?

warlord: if i had known about your bike sparyin experience i would of prob asked more questions than jumpin in not knowing much lol but its done now so i guess ill just keep praying it comes out alrite!

craig

Man old thread;

I can't recommend a good laqure, but i can recommend getting it powder coated. My local industrial place charged me 50$ for the frame--sanding and everything. I got it done in a jet black. I picked it up today and its so glossy it looks wet. 50$ is about the cost of all the supplies for painting.