Make sure you do a test run on a smaller component if your clear coat doesn’t specifically say it’s compatible with your paint, or else u/camnesiac will have suffered in vain
BidSmall186 on
Somebody has been watching Old Shovel YouTube videos
MathiusMcKenzie on
Prep is the most important part of painting a bicycle. Also, a quality clear coat is important.
ichfigggern on
You might want to mask the whole steerer of the fork, otherwise it can be hard to fit and knock down the bottom part of the headset
riomx on
The ladder on the ceiling is genius. Thanks for sharing!
setmysoulfree3 on
Take your time. Not rush it.
delicate10drills on
Please do yourself and your locale a favor and spray some fenders to match!
Thatdirtykid on
Keep up the patient work and you should be happy with the result. I have painted a handful over the years. It can be quite rewarding. 2k clear in a rattle can (two part paint) has been a game changer. Just make sure you wear a proper respirator!
Most importantly don’t be upset when you scratch it 😁 the best bikes are to be used.
Built this one for my girlfriend last year. She has been putting tons of miles on it. I swapped it over to 650b for stand over and tire volume so ignore the fender fit 😆
i used to paint cars in a garage like that, a little tip i have for you is to water the floor with a hose or something, that way when youre walking around painting you wont kick up dust and debris that could get in the paint
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Make sure you do a test run on a smaller component if your clear coat doesn’t specifically say it’s compatible with your paint, or else u/camnesiac will have suffered in vain
Somebody has been watching Old Shovel YouTube videos
Prep is the most important part of painting a bicycle. Also, a quality clear coat is important.
You might want to mask the whole steerer of the fork, otherwise it can be hard to fit and knock down the bottom part of the headset
The ladder on the ceiling is genius. Thanks for sharing!
Take your time. Not rush it.
Please do yourself and your locale a favor and spray some fenders to match!
Keep up the patient work and you should be happy with the result. I have painted a handful over the years. It can be quite rewarding. 2k clear in a rattle can (two part paint) has been a game changer. Just make sure you wear a proper respirator!
Most importantly don’t be upset when you scratch it 😁 the best bikes are to be used.
Built this one for my girlfriend last year. She has been putting tons of miles on it. I swapped it over to 650b for stand over and tire volume so ignore the fender fit 😆
https://preview.redd.it/t9rzvduy7ksf1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc0a610ce14e6245b3046193711f500d0673774e
Waiting for the result pics!
i used to paint cars in a garage like that, a little tip i have for you is to water the floor with a hose or something, that way when youre walking around painting you wont kick up dust and debris that could get in the paint