Painting a Trek 520
08-26-07, 06:27 AM
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Painting a Trek 520
Hi. With this forum's help, I just purchases a used Trek 520 and would like to put on a new paint job on it. There are some spots where the paint has worn and there is a little bit of rust. I would like to paint it black, I'm a college student, and this is my main ride, so a fast and less expensive route would be best. Thank you very much.
-Jai
-Jai
08-26-07, 06:32 AM
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Satin black is your friend. The smoother you make the surface, the better it will look. I've got three bikes with satin black rattle can paint jobs. They don't rival a factory finish, but they don't scream "DYI paint job" either.
