01-02-13, 12:46 AM
(31-01-13, 06:23 PM)Ton13 link Wrote: brilliant thanks folks....
so definate clean, just standard primer????? then gloss black paint....
anyone used the plasticote spray cans to do it? ?
just waiting for my friend to get back from spain so i can get in his work shop and do it!!
Plasticote is what I used on mine. Shake can well. Plain primer should do. Give the fork legs a rub of 600 grade sandpaper first. Don't get too close spraying it or don't concentrate on one spot for too long or the paint might run. Keep the can back about 18 inches for starters, and spray in a sweeping motion and moving in a bit closer to about 12 inches, but don't get any closer. Give it a light coat and allow to dry for 30 mins or so, and then give it another coat to finish. Use your friends workshop as doing it outside can be tricky even if there is a slight breeze. Also, if his workshop is fairly small, be careful and cover your paintwork with a bike cover or something....you be surprised where the overspray could land. Post a photo when you have it done. Best of luck.