I have two old frames and both have in the past been hand painted. One has a serious rust patch and needs attention.
I am thinking about either painting or powder coating. What would provide the best job, paint probably the lowest cost option and powder coating quoted as £40. How long a powder coating finish will last I don't know.
Any advice on either option very welcome. I did think about Hammerite paint but not sure this will be a good choice.
Finishing options for steel frames
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Recent discussion of powder coating, including the importance of preparation:
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Re: Finishing options for steel frames
I did Hammerite a frameset I used for commuting, but it didn't prove to be as durable as I had hoped. Perhaps my prep was at fault. but the Hammerite itself didn't seem very hard. The only good thing was that touching up didn't have colour match issues.
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Power coating will last the longest tbh. But it doesn't look as crisp as a good paint job.
2 pack epoxy would be my second choice
Hammerite would follow just above spray cans!!
Cheers James
2 pack epoxy would be my second choice
Hammerite would follow just above spray cans!!
Cheers James
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Galvanize it!
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Preparation is key to a durable finish with any type of paint. I have had good results with Hammerite, sanding and cleaning the original enamel paint first.
I also had a frame enamelled in full, after which I added contrasting car spray paint on some tubes then had it clear coated. Five years later it’s perfectly fine having suffered no ill effects from the different paint compositions.
I also had a frame enamelled in full, after which I added contrasting car spray paint on some tubes then had it clear coated. Five years later it’s perfectly fine having suffered no ill effects from the different paint compositions.
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Thank you for all the advice.
I am thinking of addressing the rusted portion, to save a strip down and have it done quickly.
See how long it lasts and keep an eye out for a another bike.
I am thinking of addressing the rusted portion, to save a strip down and have it done quickly.
See how long it lasts and keep an eye out for a another bike.
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Look for some rust treatment, then a zinc primer and finally top coat.
Cheers James
Cheers James
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Duct tape!
Looks like carbon from a distance.
Looks like carbon from a distance.
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