well the frame is out and im running low on funds ......need to paint the frame as iv sorted out some rust and taken the old paint off....

iv got a spray booth at work that i can use and a barrel of xylene if i need it .....but my question is what would be the better paint to use??

im looking to spend max 20 quid but im after a paint that will be long lasting and withstand the salt, rain, rust and general abuse that i throw at it.

hammerite seems to be the chosen budget paint.

specialist thinners needed and not much colour choice but very durable!

+1 Hammerite been using it on the DT for 20years, aerosol smooth black. Done it twice now, you will not abuse that bike of yours more than i have the DT.

well im gonna be boring and stick to black lol

A lot of the older and well established paints are hard to find now due to EEC regulations. Apparently paint can be harmful if drunk or sniffed!!! Another +1 for Hammerite

well its had 2 coats of hammerite direct to rust primer then 3 coats of hammerite direct to rust smooth black just waitin for the final coat to dry in the sun

Hi Paul,

Here come the questions:

Any reason for the primer?

Did you use satin or gloss?

Any pictures?

i had to do some work on the frame .....mainly the back end, touched some welds up, got rid of some rust and patched a hole so thought id best prime the bare metal .....i know i could of got away with it but better safe than sorry.

i think its gloss but i ended up using a brush as i didnt have time at work to spray it .....hasnt turned out too bad but its not show quality

and as for pics il have to take some