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can you run through that again joff
Glad I have inspired someone First of all mate what i would say is if it is going to be a rider i would recommend getting it powder coated as it is alot more durable and will resist everyday knocks and scrapes a lot better than a rattle can job . If you want to have a go at Rattle canning it and it sounds like you fancy having a bash this is what i do :The intial preparation work is the most important , if it's a chrome frame it needs roughing up slightly so the paint will key to it. If it's a painted frame you can either strip it back ( Nitromors etc) or if it is in decent condition just flat it down with 800's then 1200's wet and dry. On really bad condition frames you may have to use a coarser grade of wet and dry. Once you are happy with that you can fill any big dents/dings with car body filler , dont go overboard though Go over the whole frame with some 1200's wet and dry . Once you are happy with the prep work give the frame a wipe down with some thinners or panel wipe on a lint free cloth.Ready for primer , put the can in a jug of hot water , taking it out to give it a good shake for 2mins or so then back in the water until you are ready to spray. It is worth using an etch or high build primer as this will fill any minor imperfections in the frame . An etch primer is a must on chrome frames The trick is not to apply too much paint all in one go. Start with a light dusting gradually building up the paint . Concentrate on the complicated area's first like the bottom bracket,rear brake bridge and seatpost area then do the main tubes. Always keep the spray head depressed and move in a sweeping motion across the frame as i find short burst's of the spray head lead to too much paint being applied in one area at one time ( runs and sags ) Once you are happy the frame is completely covered , i usually do 3/4 coats , flat it all down again with some fine wet and dry (1200's or finer ) If you do get any runs or sags it is not the end of the world as they can be flatted out once the paint has dried .Top coat , once again the golden rule is less is more , don't apply too much paint at any one time . Build up the layers and let the paint dry slightly in between coats . I normally do 4 coats .Once you are happy with the overall coverage and colour , flat it all down again with some very fine wet and dry ( keep the paper wet ) and then wipe down and use a cutting compound or T'cut to really bring the colour out and get that really smooth finish . Use a decent wax/polish and buff it up until it gleams Hope this helps mate , if you have any questions feel free to send me a PM. I probably have missed something but I am fed up of typing now Good luck and get some pics up . A before , during and after ongoing goose resto thread . or just get it powdered In which case Super Bike Dan's ya man Joff
Quote from: NORTY40 on June 13, 2010, 10:29 PM First of all mate what i would say is if it is going to be a rider i would recommend getting it powder coated as it is alot more durable and will resist everyday knocks and scrapes a lot better than a rattle can job . You do all that on a shitty mongoose rider Thats dedication right there !
First of all mate what i would say is if it is going to be a rider i would recommend getting it powder coated as it is alot more durable and will resist everyday knocks and scrapes a lot better than a rattle can job .
We can't all afford CW phaze 1's mate
