Im sorry for bringing this up, because im sure that it has been asked before, but besides bringing the frame to a powercoater what is the best way to paint a frame, i dont mind if you just send me to a link or whatever but i would really like to paint one of my frames and i just want to do some research on the manner.

Thanks for any input.
MM

Not the easiest but the best... https://www.campyonly.com/joebell/painting_steps.html

look here in the vintage section or for posts by Dr Deltron.

Ask advise in houseofkolor. They have every thing you need. Itīs a bit expensive but the camaleon paint or other stuf are incredible. Itīs the same paint that use Klein

The Campyonly link above is excellent. However it glosses (sorry) over some details that are enough to make you want a drink.
First, look at the area UNDER the point where the seat stays meet the down tube andwhere the chainstays, and bridge if it has one, meet the bottom bracket. Those are areas that are hard to get an even coat of primer or paint without getting a run. You don't want any runs! They are a PITA to sand out smooth.
Second: No one ever mentions fish eyes. They are little points on the frame surface where there is a molecule of silicone or other stuff that refuses to accept paint no matter what you do. The result is a tiny spot in the paint that looks like a fish eye. There's an additive that you can buy to avoid this. I haven't painted a frame for quite a while and current paint may have the fish eye additive already in it. Ask.
Third and last is how you support the frame. I always ran a support down the seat tue like in the link pictures. You need to remember to hang the frame high enough so you can spray up from underneath to cover things like the bottom bracket and under side of chain stays. And don't forget to set up the fork for painting at the same time you paint the frame.

Type in "paint questions" by "Dr.Deltron" & hit search!

And this first on the list thread...

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...t+questions%3F

i recently had my first frame painting experience that i think went pretty well. a local paint store here in portland, oregon specializes in sign making paints and supplies. so they are a good source for small-ish quantities of pretty decent enamels. even better, they will put anything into a rattle can. the 2" fan is a pretty nice width for frame tubing. i think the biggest drawback to rattle cans is that the paint is thinned to work with the nozzle, so you have to build with many coats. i did 10 coats and got ample build to be able to rub out.

starting with 1000 grit wet/dry paper, i was able to sand out a couple of drips, and all of the overspray rough spots. i progressed to 2000 grit paper and then used medium and fine rubbing compound. the medium was quite abrasive and evened out all the other minor defects. the fine brought the surface to a nice sheen. i wish i could remember the brand of these - i really liked them - came from the auto body supply place.

I'm in the same boat right now, my De Rosa Merak has a crack in it between the seat tube and top tube in the weld. I've been told by a local welder that he can fix it so i'm tearing it down and gonna see what he can do. I thought about trying to paint it myself but I think i've found a bike painter that is willing to match the paint for me...or I might just repaint the whole bike since I plan on keeping it for a long time.

Fisheyes are because the frame was not cleaned properly before painting.
Using fisheye preventer only compounds the problem.

As a reminder, I have made so many posts regarding painting a bike, that you should be able to paint like a pro your first time out.

The longest thread being in General Cycling titled "Paint questions...anybody?"

What's that store, Eric? I'm in Portland, as well... thanks!

it's Pacific Coast Paint at SE 7th and Yamhill in Portland

good luck.