Is there a way to achieve a raw metal look without the rust crawling underneath the clear coat?
How do I prevent the frame from rusting?
by HotSpicyChimkin
Is there a way to achieve a raw metal look without the rust crawling underneath the clear coat?
How do I prevent the frame from rusting?
by HotSpicyChimkin
3 Comments
It’s all about the prep in getting the clear coat on bare clean metal.
Not possible. Unless you add another layer of clear every couple months. Or don’t drop your bike when you fall.
Im looking at an S&M dagger frame in raw with clear and S&M advises that oxidization may occur and is completely normal. If you don’t want oxidization to occur then get a painted frame
Unless you keep the clear PERFECT oxidization will still occur.
Nope, clear lacquer even if prepped in a paint room inevitably can’t stop moisture getting underneath, and any chip or scratch means the steel will oxidise anyway. You can link it though, car wax can act as a barrier but you’ll have to do it regularly, other oil based treatments will also help. End of the day it’s steel and not treated so will rust.