Paulwhite Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2012 hammerite seems to be the chosen budget paint. specialist thinners needed and not much colour choice but very durable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted March 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted March 27, 2012 +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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 well im gonna be boring and stick to black lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 1, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 1, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hi Paul, Here come the questions: Any reason for the primer? Did you use satin or gloss? Any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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