What type of paint to use for a bike frame
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What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?
I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?
Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??
many thanks
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What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?
I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?
Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??
many thanks
paintjob customization
asked Dec 4 at 16:28
Andy Stannard
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Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
– Criggie♦
Dec 4 at 17:49
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up vote
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What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?
I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?
Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??
many thanks
paintjob customization
asked Dec 4 at 16:28
Andy Stannard
2156
What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?
I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?
Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??
many thanks
paintjob customization
paintjob customization
asked Dec 4 at 16:28
Andy Stannard
2156
asked Dec 4 at 16:28
Andy Stannard
2156
asked Dec 4 at 16:28
Andy Stannard
2156
asked Dec 4 at 16:28
Andy Stannard
2156
asked Dec 4 at 16:28
Andy Stannard
2156
2156
Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
– Criggie♦
Dec 4 at 17:49
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Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
– Criggie♦
Dec 4 at 17:49
Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
– Criggie♦
Dec 4 at 17:49
Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
– Criggie♦
Dec 4 at 17:49
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Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.
The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.
You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
appliance spray paint
– Mazura
Dec 4 at 22:35
1
@Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 4 at 22:51
It's epoxy paint in a spray can; you don't need a gun.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 21:28
1
@Mazura, Is it really epoxy though?. Two-part epoxy paint is mixed before spraying and then cures by a chemical process (often assisted by an oven). Anything that comes out of a spray can must dry by evaporation of a solvent.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 5 at 21:32
It says epoxy on the can but I'm not actually sure. Nevermind anyway, it says it's for interior only. However, if I had to choose an aerosol can that would still be it. But no matter what you use the absolute key is meticulous surface preparation.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 23:34
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
4
down vote
Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.
You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
After the frame has been powder coated, threads, especially the bottom bracket, may need to be recut.
– Carel
Dec 5 at 8:55
Excellent point. Probably just chased, not recut, but I agree.
– Adam Rice
Dec 5 at 13:49
With proper masking, the threads inside the BB shell should be fine. Facing the shell, sure, but it would need to be a half-assed powdercoating job if you need to chase the threads.
– Gabriel C.
Dec 5 at 14:58
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Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.
The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.
You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
appliance spray paint
– Mazura
Dec 4 at 22:35
1
@Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 4 at 22:51
It's epoxy paint in a spray can; you don't need a gun.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 21:28
1
@Mazura, Is it really epoxy though?. Two-part epoxy paint is mixed before spraying and then cures by a chemical process (often assisted by an oven). Anything that comes out of a spray can must dry by evaporation of a solvent.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 5 at 21:32
It says epoxy on the can but I'm not actually sure. Nevermind anyway, it says it's for interior only. However, if I had to choose an aerosol can that would still be it. But no matter what you use the absolute key is meticulous surface preparation.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 23:34
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.
The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.
You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
appliance spray paint
– Mazura
Dec 4 at 22:35
1
@Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 4 at 22:51
It's epoxy paint in a spray can; you don't need a gun.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 21:28
1
@Mazura, Is it really epoxy though?. Two-part epoxy paint is mixed before spraying and then cures by a chemical process (often assisted by an oven). Anything that comes out of a spray can must dry by evaporation of a solvent.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 5 at 21:32
It says epoxy on the can but I'm not actually sure. Nevermind anyway, it says it's for interior only. However, if I had to choose an aerosol can that would still be it. But no matter what you use the absolute key is meticulous surface preparation.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 23:34
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.
The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.
You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.
The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.
You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
answered Dec 4 at 18:35
Argenti Apparatus
32.1k23481
32.1k23481
appliance spray paint
– Mazura
Dec 4 at 22:35
1
@Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 4 at 22:51
It's epoxy paint in a spray can; you don't need a gun.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 21:28
1
@Mazura, Is it really epoxy though?. Two-part epoxy paint is mixed before spraying and then cures by a chemical process (often assisted by an oven). Anything that comes out of a spray can must dry by evaporation of a solvent.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 5 at 21:32
It says epoxy on the can but I'm not actually sure. Nevermind anyway, it says it's for interior only. However, if I had to choose an aerosol can that would still be it. But no matter what you use the absolute key is meticulous surface preparation.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 23:34
|
show 1 more comment
appliance spray paint
– Mazura
Dec 4 at 22:35
1
@Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 4 at 22:51
It's epoxy paint in a spray can; you don't need a gun.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 21:28
1
@Mazura, Is it really epoxy though?. Two-part epoxy paint is mixed before spraying and then cures by a chemical process (often assisted by an oven). Anything that comes out of a spray can must dry by evaporation of a solvent.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 5 at 21:32
It says epoxy on the can but I'm not actually sure. Nevermind anyway, it says it's for interior only. However, if I had to choose an aerosol can that would still be it. But no matter what you use the absolute key is meticulous surface preparation.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 23:34
appliance spray paint
– Mazura
Dec 4 at 22:35
appliance spray paint
– Mazura
Dec 4 at 22:35
1
1
@Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 4 at 22:51
@Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 4 at 22:51
It's epoxy paint in a spray can; you don't need a gun.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 21:28
It's epoxy paint in a spray can; you don't need a gun.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 21:28
1
1
@Mazura, Is it really epoxy though?. Two-part epoxy paint is mixed before spraying and then cures by a chemical process (often assisted by an oven). Anything that comes out of a spray can must dry by evaporation of a solvent.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 5 at 21:32
@Mazura, Is it really epoxy though?. Two-part epoxy paint is mixed before spraying and then cures by a chemical process (often assisted by an oven). Anything that comes out of a spray can must dry by evaporation of a solvent.
– Argenti Apparatus
Dec 5 at 21:32
It says epoxy on the can but I'm not actually sure. Nevermind anyway, it says it's for interior only. However, if I had to choose an aerosol can that would still be it. But no matter what you use the absolute key is meticulous surface preparation.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 23:34
It says epoxy on the can but I'm not actually sure. Nevermind anyway, it says it's for interior only. However, if I had to choose an aerosol can that would still be it. But no matter what you use the absolute key is meticulous surface preparation.
– Mazura
Dec 5 at 23:34
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
4
down vote
Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.
You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
After the frame has been powder coated, threads, especially the bottom bracket, may need to be recut.
– Carel
Dec 5 at 8:55
Excellent point. Probably just chased, not recut, but I agree.
– Adam Rice
Dec 5 at 13:49
With proper masking, the threads inside the BB shell should be fine. Facing the shell, sure, but it would need to be a half-assed powdercoating job if you need to chase the threads.
– Gabriel C.
Dec 5 at 14:58
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.
You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
After the frame has been powder coated, threads, especially the bottom bracket, may need to be recut.
– Carel
Dec 5 at 8:55
Excellent point. Probably just chased, not recut, but I agree.
– Adam Rice
Dec 5 at 13:49
With proper masking, the threads inside the BB shell should be fine. Facing the shell, sure, but it would need to be a half-assed powdercoating job if you need to chase the threads.
– Gabriel C.
Dec 5 at 14:58
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.
You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.
You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
answered Dec 4 at 18:55
Adam Rice
5,0641330
5,0641330
After the frame has been powder coated, threads, especially the bottom bracket, may need to be recut.
– Carel
Dec 5 at 8:55
Excellent point. Probably just chased, not recut, but I agree.
– Adam Rice
Dec 5 at 13:49
With proper masking, the threads inside the BB shell should be fine. Facing the shell, sure, but it would need to be a half-assed powdercoating job if you need to chase the threads.
– Gabriel C.
Dec 5 at 14:58
add a comment |
After the frame has been powder coated, threads, especially the bottom bracket, may need to be recut.
– Carel
Dec 5 at 8:55
Excellent point. Probably just chased, not recut, but I agree.
– Adam Rice
Dec 5 at 13:49
With proper masking, the threads inside the BB shell should be fine. Facing the shell, sure, but it would need to be a half-assed powdercoating job if you need to chase the threads.
– Gabriel C.
Dec 5 at 14:58
After the frame has been powder coated, threads, especially the bottom bracket, may need to be recut.
– Carel
Dec 5 at 8:55
After the frame has been powder coated, threads, especially the bottom bracket, may need to be recut.
– Carel
Dec 5 at 8:55
Excellent point. Probably just chased, not recut, but I agree.
– Adam Rice
Dec 5 at 13:49
Excellent point. Probably just chased, not recut, but I agree.
– Adam Rice
Dec 5 at 13:49
With proper masking, the threads inside the BB shell should be fine. Facing the shell, sure, but it would need to be a half-assed powdercoating job if you need to chase the threads.
– Gabriel C.
Dec 5 at 14:58
With proper masking, the threads inside the BB shell should be fine. Facing the shell, sure, but it would need to be a half-assed powdercoating job if you need to chase the threads.
– Gabriel C.
Dec 5 at 14:58
add a comment |
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Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
– Criggie♦
Dec 4 at 17:49