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How to (or how not to in my case) paint an aluminimum bike frame
Hi all,
I thought Id ask if anyone has ever tried to paint their frame on their bike? I have actually attempted this, but it seems the method I have used has not worked very well.. I rubbed down the frame to the metal, using wet and dry and then painted the frame using an aluminium etch primer. Once this was dry a few coats of cellulose paint went on to finish. I was very happy to see (note sarcasm) that all the paint started to crack, and since the frame has been hanging in the garage it certainly wasn't due to wear. Perhaps the paint has reacted with the primer? I did ask the store for advice and this is what they gave me (I wont be going back to them). I'm not really wanting an A-Grade finish since it will be all messed up in a few months time, but it would be nice to get a reasonable job done. Ill get some pictures of the paintwork up for anyone who might know what could be the problem on a website tomorrow, and if anyone has any info on this Id appreciate the details. Thanks, Tom |
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How to (or how not to in my case) paint an aluminimum bike frame
"Tom" wrote in message t... Hi all, I thought Id ask if anyone has ever tried to paint their frame on their bike? I have actually attempted this, but it seems the method I have used has not worked very well.. I rubbed down the frame to the metal, using wet and dry and then painted the frame using an aluminium etch primer. Once this was dry a few coats of cellulose paint went on to finish. I was very happy to see (note sarcasm) that all the paint started to crack, and since the frame has been hanging in the garage it certainly wasn't due to wear. Perhaps the paint has reacted with the primer? I did ask the store for advice and this is what they gave me (I wont be going back to them). I'm not really wanting an A-Grade finish since it will be all messed up in a few months time, but it would be nice to get a reasonable job done. Ill get some pictures of the paintwork up for anyone who might know what could be the problem on a website tomorrow, and if anyone has any info on this Id appreciate the details. Thanks, Tom never herad of anyone trying it themselves but check out www.pyrobike.com they do all that stuff mark |
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How to (or how not to in my case) paint an aluminimum bike frame
Hi Mark
There are a few places I know that take bike frames for re-sprays but I'm a gluten for punishment I am in the UK but thanks for the link. Cheers, Tom "Mark Hainsworth" wrote in message ble.rogers.com... "Tom" wrote in message t... Hi all, I thought Id ask if anyone has ever tried to paint their frame on their bike? I have actually attempted this, but it seems the method I have used has not worked very well.. I rubbed down the frame to the metal, using wet and dry and then painted the frame using an aluminium etch primer. Once this was dry a few coats of cellulose paint went on to finish. I was very happy to see (note sarcasm) that all the paint started to crack, and since the frame has been hanging in the garage it certainly wasn't due to wear. Perhaps the paint has reacted with the primer? I did ask the store for advice and this is what they gave me (I wont be going back to them). I'm not really wanting an A-Grade finish since it will be all messed up in a few months time, but it would be nice to get a reasonable job done. Ill get some pictures of the paintwork up for anyone who might know what could be the problem on a website tomorrow, and if anyone has any info on this Id appreciate the details. Thanks, Tom never herad of anyone trying it themselves but check out www.pyrobike.com they do all that stuff mark |
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How to (or how not to in my case) paint an aluminimum bike frame
"Tom" wrote in message t... Hi Mark There are a few places I know that take bike frames for re-sprays but I'm a gluten for punishment I am in the UK but thanks for the link. Cheers, Tom Then perhaps you should check out: http://www.gluten.net/welcome.asp glu·ten: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough ..... sorry, a bit OT, but it just struck me as funny. Tom |
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How to (or how not to in my case) paint an aluminimum bike frame
"Tom" wrote in message t... Hi all, I thought Id ask if anyone has ever tried to paint their frame on their bike? I have actually attempted this, but it seems the method I have used has not worked very well.. I rubbed down the frame to the metal, using wet and dry and then painted the frame using an aluminium etch primer. Once this was dry a few coats of cellulose paint went on to finish. From my experience, it was the cellulose thinners re-softening the primer, which must not have been a compatible one. You need a cellulose paint primer under a cellulose top-coat to stop this happening in future. I'd go back to the store and shoot the dumb arsed ****ers dead, before making them re-paint your frame for you. Shaun aRe |
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How to (or how not to in my case) paint an aluminimum bike frame
After I have built my bike I might learn to spell (and not rely on spell
checker) haha I like your humour Cheers, Tom "tcmedara" wrote in message news:cr_ib.72859$AH4.45767@lakeread06... "Tom" wrote in message t... Hi Mark There are a few places I know that take bike frames for re-sprays but I'm a gluten for punishment I am in the UK but thanks for the link. Cheers, Tom Then perhaps you should check out: http://www.gluten.net/welcome.asp glu·ten: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough .... sorry, a bit OT, but it just struck me as funny. Tom |
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How to (or how not to in my case) paint an aluminimum bike frame
Thanks very much for the info.....
Ive had the nightmare job of flatting it back to remove the cracks, and Ive dusted it with a few coats. Im hoping I can just keep spraying, and then rubbing it down to get a good finish. I think it will work well but Im not very happy about what they told me. I use Aluminium etch primer, and then cellulose on top. Im assuming what you said would require me using the aluminium etch primer and then using a cellulose primer on top of that? Cheers, Tom "Shaun Rimmer" wrote in message ... "Tom" wrote in message t... Hi all, I thought Id ask if anyone has ever tried to paint their frame on their bike? I have actually attempted this, but it seems the method I have used has not worked very well.. I rubbed down the frame to the metal, using wet and dry and then painted the frame using an aluminium etch primer. Once this was dry a few coats of cellulose paint went on to finish. From my experience, it was the cellulose thinners re-softening the primer, which must not have been a compatible one. You need a cellulose paint primer under a cellulose top-coat to stop this happening in future. I'd go back to the store and shoot the dumb arsed ****ers dead, before making them re-paint your frame for you. Shaun aRe |
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