DIY frame painting

[divernick]

Would you consider hiring out the gun?

 

I'd have no problems with that, anyone wanna use the gun, just let me know.

The gun is actually the cheap bit of the process.

If you have a compressor that can continuosly deliver 6-8bar, that would be best.

I used a scuba tank(s) with an adapted regulator to supply the air. I used 6 cylinders worth of air to blast my stem and the tube intersections on the frame, and used about 10KG of the sodium bicarbonate.

 

My main costs were about R15 per KG for the blast medium, R400 for the gun and adapters, R180 for cylinder air fills.

 

My next project is my old steel Peugeot racer frame which I wanna use something a bit more abrasive on, like aluminium oxide or sand.

 

I'll post some pics of the kit I used for this project in the next day or so.

[divernick]

Hey DiverNick, nice sprayjob, well done on the clear coat. My brother used to spray bike frames for beer money when he was younger, I know what a mission it can be to get the clear coat right, no orange peel or runs!

 

Just an observation, as you're going SS on this frame, you should have cut off the cable bosses. I did it on my Giant frame, I also went the disk route, so cut off the bosses for the V-brakes too. Frame looks super clean now! Tyronne could do some gold vinyl for you too, could be cool.

 

I was reluctant to cut stuff off the frame as i would like the option to put the gears back on if I need to.

I also have heard of too many people struggling with their disk brakes lately (and they aren't in the budget right now) that I'd prefer to stay with v-brakes. My brakes with new Avid levers are super-strong, so I have no problem with stopping power using v-brakes.

[KaKa]

who else can make decals, what diffrent types could be made, do u have any examples

[RodTi]

who else can make decals, what diffrent types could be made, do u have any examples

 

By "who else", do you mean - apart from Tyerone, here on the Hub?

[KaKa]

yes I mailed tyrone already

[Vetseun]

Please post photo's of the finished project

[Vetseun]

Sorry just woke up, saw the photo. Great paint job, the colour Im not into

[divernick]

Here's the finished product.

 

A couple of small things that I still wanna do are new wheels and new grips and bar end caps and maybe new pedals.

 

Specs:

 

Diamondback Apex frame

Suntour cranks

Blackspire 38T chainring

Gusset singlespeed conversion kit 16T

Gusset bachelor chain tensioner

Avid FR-5 brake levers with Tektro V-brakes

Stock Weinmann ZAC19 rims (generic hubs)

Selle Italia XO Trans Am saddle

Manitou Six shocks (2005)

Wellgo SPD pedals

SRAM chain

Schwalbe Speed Cruiser Tyres

Cane Creek Aheadset by VP

[dirtrider]

Looks great , well done .

[Capricorn]

dude: u are a craftsman. that work is pure class.

[RodTi]

Well done dude. Amazing how it came out, particularly the contrast between black and gold.

 

My sole criticism, purely my opinion, would be to either change the stem - or spray it black. Figure it would suit the cockpit better!

 

But that's just me - reckon you could offer your services to fellow hubbers!

[Capricorn]

i reckon a judicious use of some vinyl would finish that bit work off very nicely.

[divernick]

i reckon a judicious use of some vinyl would finish that bit work off very nicely.

 

I am considering some decals, but carefully thinking about what to do....

[King_Crispy]

Good job mate. Maybe you want to heat the frame a bit with your hair dryer: makes the clear coat harder.

I agree with RodTi, black stem would have looked better IMHO

Edited December 16, 2010 by King_Crispy

[divernick]

Good job mate. Maybe you want to heat the frame a bit with your hair dryer: makes the clear coat harder.

I agree with RodTi, black stem would have looked better IMHO

 

You're probably right - saving for my new wheels, will get a new stem at the same time. And new pedals too.

[KaKa]

this was my project complete