Custom GT Frame respray DIY

[brad890]

Thought I'd do this post to show my attempt at respraying a GT frame I bought for a Single speed project, i'm busy slowly building up

 

Here are the pictures of the frame I started with, was a old GT avalanche 0.5, I got here on thehub, I unfortunately forgot to take pictures once it was stripped to the raw aluminium.

 

to strip the frame I used plascon "Remove ALL" took 2 applications and scrubbed all the paint and clear coat off using a nail brush and hose pipe. Then I gave it a light sanding with 400 grip sand paper, before spraying the primer.

 

Paints used were 2k auto paints with hardener and thinners, through a LPHV spray gun (0.8mm nozzle). I left at least 24 hours between each layer/ color paint used.

 

Once primer and base color (green) was on, I got all the text and images cut in vinyl at the local sign makers.

 

once the stickers were all on and everything was taped up that I didn't want painted, I sprayed the whole frame black and let it dry.

 

once dry pulled all the stickers off.

 

Total cost was around R500

 

about R100 for remove ALL, about R250 for paints, R70 for vinyl, and R50 for sand paper, thinners etc.

 

Things I would do different next time.

 

1. I would paint the base color first (black in this case) and then the text on (green), things that would need changing to do this, is getting the vinyl made in sand blast. (basically the letters are removed and the remaining sticker used to paint)

 

2. Remember to take pictures of the raw aluminium frame

Edited July 6, 2013 by brad890

[brad890]

This was the frame with the primer on.

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Here it is with the base green color on

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Once the vinyl had been stuck on

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The frame once sprayed plain black

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The final result

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Some more pictures

[Sepia]

That green colour is seriously cool.

[brad890]

That green colour is seriously cool.

 

Thanks.

 

going to try finish it off with other green goodies once I get there

[Matts 300]

Flipn cool!!! Looks amazing!

[rotorbug]

I worked for a guy in CT in early 90's when I left school. His name was Gordon Netherton and was the guy in CT for custom spraying bikes.

 

Once you applied primer, give the frame a light dusting of black. Now sand the frame until all trace of the black is gone.

 

The light dusting of black helps you identify lows and highs whilst sanding.

 

Also, to prevent paint creeping under masked areas and creating a fuzzy edge, apply clear to the masked areas. The clear will run under the masking tape and seal the edge.

[Mads]

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Some very nice trick of the trade tips.

[Vetseun]

Well done

Looks fantastic

[Pants Boy]

That's purdy.

[gummibear]

Looks great

[rock]

looks good but if for a SS project I would not have hi-lited the gear cable stops with bright green paint,

 

can certainly appreciate the effort put in.....