I was able to get two 90’s mountain bikes for 15$ total. I built one up to commute on and thought I would use this specialized hard rock for a project bike to finally try and strip and paint a frame. It was not easy… took a lot of time but I am happy with the results, it’s not perfect but I think I will try it again in the future despite how much effort it takes.
by seabass13
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Cool paint job but stripping the hard rock was a mistake imo😭
Strip an ugly bike next time
This is a great way to finally bring the Fade and Splatter crowds together in harmony.
REI bike shops baby 😎
Your bike, your rules…
But that bike in the shape you acquired it in could have made a nice bike for someone. There’s a certain charm to something in it’s original, worn condition
What paint stripper did you use
I’m not mad, just disappointed. One of the best color ways shoulda saved it.
You did a cool paint job, but you should have omitted the before picture. That teal and red was prettier, even with the chips and scratches.
It’s weird how people are so precious about a 30-40 year old entry level mountain bike. Don’t listen to the haters. Excellent job. Looks great! I dig the head badge.
You made it worse sorry!
This looks like those shitty soda company giveaway bikes. Giving a Pepsi points 1990s vibe and not in a good way. You dun goofed.
That is buttery!
I recommend against painting with no clothes on. Potential for uncomfortable overspray.
Or maybe you meant you got the $15 for taking your clothes off?
/s for all the serious goobers in the thread.
You do you! There are no “rules” …so you didn’t break any, imo. Fwiw, the original teal makes me gag. Enjoy!
Straight to jail
Screw the haters – this is great! Do what you love and don’t listen to the negativity!
great paint job but I fear a crime has been committed
Ive got an old trek frame that’s been repainted already that I want to repaint. Going to get it sandblasted professionally but try and paint it on my own. Any tips?
Looks sweet, who cares what it looked like before
this should be a crime
You’re not a punk unless you dress just like the other punks.
You goofed brody. Was way sicker before.
Looks sick op, don’t mind the haters, do what makes you happy)
siiiick paintjob!
It’s your bike after all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Might as well make it look like whatever you want to
Good work for a first time. I’ve never stripped or painted a bike but years ago when desktop PCs only came in beige boxes I learned to sand and paint and clearcoat my pc builds.
Why have a beighe box when you can have sparkly blue or red one?
What handlebars?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lbVdyPZiOLM
You and I have very different interpretations of “rough shape.”