Posted on March 22, 2010.
I try to paint a motorcycle frame. I will use DuPont paint high engine temp. low gloss black? what my question is, what is the procedure I should follow. I'm going to use a spray paint dupont high engine temperature low gloss black paint. the procedure that I wonder about is: part nad sanding and applying. shoulda sand, then sand, then apply again, then apply again? I've never done anything like this for all the help a bike painters etc. would be very useful!
high temperature paint usually requires heat to develop.
Will you cook the frame? Or simply use a heat gun?
Personally, I think a good email would be better.
Scuff sand all. Remove all loose paint. Feather edge all the chips or dings. Wipe with lacquer thinner or isopropyl alcohol. Prime bare spots. Sand any primer. Painting with multiple thin layers.
paint jobs Rattlecan Search ok with practice.
You shoulda seen the guy in weirs bikeweek - a true artist.
I painted my body and it does not turn out right.
The next time I do, I will follow instructions better.
Make sure you get the information for the painting that tells you how to mix it ect.
the finished product will probably be good even light sanding and polishing to bring out the brilliance.
My body has done very well in some places and draw in others. Make sure to prepare the primary surface before applying paint. Ref. DuPont data for painting, etc.
the next time I do, I'll be blasted, use a spray better, and be prepared to spend more time sanding.
WHAT YOU MUST FIRST is sure to degrease THEN the best way to sand, it would WETSAND WITH 320-500 grit sandpaper you can buy anywhere or you can make IT dry, but will SANPAPER Butcher and wear faster MAKE IT GOOD CLEAN everthing is dry, TAPE off areas you do not want to paint. GO AND SPRAY
Preparation is the most important thing. If you can not have castigated the media first. so if you can "powder coat", or have powder coated. it is more durable. you do not need hi-temp paint on the frame. If you do not spray yourself, be sure to use the first primer.