Painting Carbon Bikes
12-22-10, 08:21 PM
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Painting Carbon Bikes
Without going into a ton of detail, I have a Carbon bike (Trek Madone) that I would like to paint. I cannot send it somewhere to be painted. I am going to lightly sand it for prep work. My questions are what should I use for primer, Paint, and clear coat. Should I look for a lacquer, urethane others???
12-22-10, 08:28 PM
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.i wouldnt paint it, iv seen to many people who try to And end up totaling there bike because the paint ait wholes in the carbo , if you want it painted talk to the trek project one and see if they can do something for you! 
besides that i wouldnt take the risk if i were you
besides that i wouldnt take the risk if i were you
12-22-10, 08:32 PM
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The bike MUST be repainted and cannot be sent to trek or somewhere else. If i screw it up it wont be a huge loss for me. and i have another carbon bike (crashed and cracked) that i will use for practice
12-22-10, 08:34 PM
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my buddy just painted some plastic parts on his motorcycle and used some type of hardener which made it like a shell. I don't see why you couldn't paint your carbon bike.
12-22-10, 08:40 PM
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Dont worry its not stolen Its a long story
12-22-10, 08:41 PM
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Your first post on BF.
I just picked up a red biotour 1000 in the trash the condition is great, It looks like the same exact bike as your 2000 it has the same derailleur, cranks and other components. The only difference I can see is the hubs what ever that means? I have been able to find nothing except what you already have. I was just wondering if it was worth cleaning and tuning up?
PS I am also from SE Michigan so there must be some one around that knows something.
PS I am also from SE Michigan so there must be some one around that knows something.
