Painting bike frames???

[albertgaleano]

where in brisbane would be the best place to paint an old school bike frame (repco traveller). Would like to start a project but am thinking to get the frame painted by someone that knows what they are doing instead of d.i.y.

[jacks1071]

http://www.paintmybike.com.au/

[ldrcycles]

Painting a frame is a lot easier than you would think, the very easiest way to go about it is get the frame blasted and a primer powdercoat, then rattlecan the colour and clear. Quick, cheap and easy.

[Mustang]

For old fashion service
http://www.llewellynbikes.com/HTML/Abou ... grove.html
Cheers Brent

[munga]

i don't think albertgaleano is in the market for a $200-$1000 paintjob on his repco traveller. i could be wrong tho..

[ldrcycles]

$4 rattle can FTW .

[albertgaleano]

yeah for a bike i got for free, iam not really keen on spending big on my potential pub runner. i might have a go a doin it my self, being a traveller iam not to worried about butchering the job to much. i think it will end up being my fixie project.

[albertgaleano]

so sandpaper and spray cans here we go!!!

[ldrcycles]

The quick tips, don't stinge on the sanding as the cleaner and smoother your starting point is the better the end result will be. You get better results from a warm frame and can (some say the can should be hot enough that it's uncomfortable to hold, i think that's getting a bit risky for pressure, warm should be enough, letting the frame and can sit in the sun for a little while is usually enough), give each coat plenty of time and sun to cure and bung a clear coat or 3 over the top to give it some protection. Oh and smooth strokes and not too heavy with each coat.

[albertgaleano]

what's the best sand paper grade to use to start the job?? i am in no rush, so i don't mind taking the time to strip the frame.

[munga]

120 is as coarse as i'd want to use.

[damhooligan]

120 is as coarse as i'd want to use.

Unless there is heavy rust....
I had to use 80 on a few occasions.

If the frame is in good condition 180 should be fine followed by 240.
Depends on the frame i would say.