Hey, nice video with great tips! In my experience it's really important to keep the can as vertical as possible when spraying to avoid shooting droplets. Turn and tilt the bike, not your arm. Long strokes essential and multiple, very thin coats. Impatience kills a paint job. Also, you can buy a cheap grip/trigger that screws or clips onto spray cans and gives tons more control for about $10.
Sweeeeeeeet. Definitely read the instructions for Spray.Bike before doing the colour coats though... you need to hold the can much closer than you were here. Approx. 10cm from the frame at all times, otherwise it won’t stick and you’ll get the nasty granular finish everywhere. Hope this helps.
Yo I took my stickers off my steel frame with a razor blade and it made little lines in it. Now I want to paint it, what should I do to make it smooth before paint so it comes out nice?
Will a halogen heater be sufficiant for heat treatment as all my paint jobs prepared very well but he hardened or dry paint work even after weeks simply falls off after a wee bash. I usually do all paint layers in one go including primer 10 mins intervals. Thanks
Just dropped my frame off at the powder coating shop. Sand blasting and masking, paint. $125. I thought about rattle can and clear coat. But, i put so much time into the lug work etc...that i figured $125 was worth it. I noticed you put a brace from the SS to the CS for your disc brake. Have you experienced failure in this area due to too much stress from the braking?
It is commonly known that that it can fail without a brace tube there. Ideally you would mount the brake on the chainstay which is why flatmount is a good solution when it works out.
@@cobraframebuilding thanks. I used artculated drop outs and fit the brake tab on the CS. I could still add a brace later on, if needed. But its a pretty clean look right now.
Like spending hours /days on the Mona Lisa just to sign your name with a crayon. Either spend the money on real epoxy primers and paints / powder coat or leave it raw.
the inner tubes can be treated with linseed oil or corrosion-preventing grease which as is used in rustproofing car bodies. Grease gets heated up to make it fluid, then it is evenly distributed in the pipes using a thin lance on a hose to reach everywhere.
With no sandblaster available, I used sandpaper, sometimes small bits of it fastened to wood dowel or carved-down popsicle sticks with double-stick tape, along with various needle files, in order to remove all the paint from the frame & fork of a 1980's Fuji. Yes, it took a long time. I was confined to doing it in my living room over the winter, so I couldn't risk using any harsh chemicals or power tools to speed up the work. Before I was about to apply rattlecan primer, I wiped it all down with mineral spirits, thinking that would do a thorough job of cleaning the metal. But when I gave the entire fork a first coat of primer, it began showing numerous pinholes in no time. Apparently mineral spirits can appear to have fully evaporated, but in fact residues can linger on the surface for some time. My mistake. I'd also assumed the primer would need time to fully cure, but it wasn't setting very quickly, not after several days, or even after weeks. I blamed it on the spirit residue. A month later, the primer was still gummy & tacky, and would clog sandpaper like hardened clay (I was intent on removing the bad primer to start over). I watched a lot of other videos & found that it may be that the primer isn't supposed to cure for very long before applying a subsequent coat, or it may not adhere to the second coat. I had been intending to apply two coats of primer and 2-3 coats of color. Now I'm not sure how to proceed, and the project has effectively stalled. This is a bike I'm restoring for my adult daughter as both a commuter & an all-around recreational ride. As compensation, I did my best to fix up her cheap-ass Huffy, s that at least she has a bike for the summer. I liked & subscribed, and I'm eagerly looking forward to your next video on your project. Thanks.
fortunately most of us aren't painting our bikes very often. In my 35 years, my total bike paint job count is zero. VERY soon to be 1. If I weren't a fool and bought a titanium bike instead of a carbon one, it would remain zero. but I was a fool.
Bro I literally been working all day thinking about painting my bike.. It's 8:02pm it's Sunday right now and I just looked this video up and the 1st thing he says is...
@@cinder187 Yes it really does! They have different kinds of paint thinners but the one I recommend is a gel consistency so when you apply it with a brush it clings to your bike frame as paint would. The key is to apply a thick coat on the area you want stripped and let it sit! don't mess with it until 15-20 min. Then just brush it off with a wire brush. I recommend you do this process about 2-3 times. when most of the paint falls off just go over the areas that aren't smooth with iron wool or the wire brush. I'm surprised none of these bike painting tutorials tell you to use stripper. It's 100 times easier!
love your down-to-earth attitude! Makes it easy to watch and I want to trust your advice.
A trick: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies lately.
@Brodie Gianni yea, have been watching on flixzone for months myself =)
Good job! You say you're not very good at it. But you're doing it, and learning about it, so the next time you'll be better.
Hey, nice video with great tips! In my experience it's really important to keep the can as vertical as possible when spraying to avoid shooting droplets. Turn and tilt the bike, not your arm. Long strokes essential and multiple, very thin coats. Impatience kills a paint job. Also, you can buy a cheap grip/trigger that screws or clips onto spray cans and gives tons more control for about $10.
A wire brass brush on an electric screwdriver works wonders for removing original paint and rust.
it really chews through your carbon fiber, though. so care should be taken. :p
Is that essentially a Dremel tool with an attachment? If so, I got one of those. :)
I used an angle grinder on mine cause I burned my drill out lol!
Sweeeeeeeet. Definitely read the instructions for Spray.Bike before doing the colour coats though... you need to hold the can much closer than you were here. Approx. 10cm from the frame at all times, otherwise it won’t stick and you’ll get the nasty granular finish everywhere. Hope this helps.
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I like how the dog is just chillin in the background 🐕
Dude , can't wait to build that bike ! Holy holy , you channel its so awesome , i like how you explains everything
Love you’re dog 👍
Nice job on the prep.. I just got an abandoned bike (a Walgoose) at work. Got it running, thinking of fixing the paint. Too much rust on it
Loved the opening. Great series..... Joel
Yo I took my stickers off my steel frame with a razor blade and it made little lines in it. Now I want to paint it, what should I do to make it smooth before paint so it comes out nice?
When you repaint a bike don't you use paint that you have to heat to cure.
I'm just wondering I wanted to paint my bike properly like factory.
Loving the build! Are you going to ream the BB and head tube after painting? Bc the paint could make the threads/pressfit hole too small.
What are the black sections I've seen on chromoly tubing? I see some on the seat tube on this frame.
Will a halogen heater be sufficiant for heat treatment as all my paint jobs prepared very well but he hardened or dry paint work even after weeks simply falls off after a wee bash. I usually do all paint layers in one go including primer 10 mins intervals. Thanks
Very good, he starts sanding at 3.15 minutes. I will use your shoeshine sanding method.
Can you paint on a rainy day???
should i paint stripper my paint
Nice shop and video sir
Just dropped my frame off at the powder coating shop. Sand blasting and masking, paint. $125.
I thought about rattle can and clear coat. But, i put so much time into the lug work etc...that i figured $125 was worth it.
I noticed you put a brace from the SS to the CS for your disc brake. Have you experienced failure in this area due to too much stress from the braking?
It is commonly known that that it can fail without a brace tube there. Ideally you would mount the brake on the chainstay which is why flatmount is a good solution when it works out.
@@cobraframebuilding thanks. I used artculated drop outs and fit the brake tab on the CS. I could still add a brace later on, if needed. But its a pretty clean look right now.
Like spending hours /days on the Mona Lisa just to sign your name with a crayon. Either spend the money on real epoxy primers and paints / powder coat or leave it raw.
Thanks for all the tips
Great spraying bro
Thanks bro!
Great video. Helped a lot! Thanks.
how about the inner tube? how to clean or remove the rust on inner part of the frame?
the inner tubes can be treated with linseed oil or corrosion-preventing grease which as is used in rustproofing car bodies. Grease gets heated up to make it fluid, then it is evenly distributed in the pipes using a thin lance on a hose to reach everywhere.
Hey just wanted to ask do you make bikes for your viewers?
what kind of primer are you using?
looks like the cold zinc primer from spray.bike
Finally gets to it at 3:15
Omg it's 8pm on a Sunday here! 😮😃Kidding on I just wanted to be loved.
Who does your filming?
hi there i have a question do i need to use grease remover on aluminum frame?
Yes always use a grease remover before painting metal. There are oils from your hands that can make fish eyes!
With no sandblaster available, I used sandpaper, sometimes small bits of it fastened to wood dowel or carved-down popsicle sticks with double-stick tape, along with various needle files, in order to remove all the paint from the frame & fork of a 1980's Fuji. Yes, it took a long time. I was confined to doing it in my living room over the winter, so I couldn't risk using any harsh chemicals or power tools to speed up the work. Before I was about to apply rattlecan primer, I wiped it all down with mineral spirits, thinking that would do a thorough job of cleaning the metal. But when I gave the entire fork a first coat of primer, it began showing numerous pinholes in no time. Apparently mineral spirits can appear to have fully evaporated, but in fact residues can linger on the surface for some time. My mistake. I'd also assumed the primer would need time to fully cure, but it wasn't setting very quickly, not after several days, or even after weeks. I blamed it on the spirit residue. A month later, the primer was still gummy & tacky, and would clog sandpaper like hardened clay (I was intent on removing the bad primer to start over). I watched a lot of other videos & found that it may be that the primer isn't supposed to cure for very long before applying a subsequent coat, or it may not adhere to the second coat. I had been intending to apply two coats of primer and 2-3 coats of color. Now I'm not sure how to proceed, and the project has effectively stalled. This is a bike I'm restoring for my adult daughter as both a commuter & an all-around recreational ride. As compensation, I did my best to fix up her cheap-ass Huffy, s that at least she has a bike for the summer. I liked & subscribed, and I'm eagerly looking forward to your next video on your project. Thanks.
What did you do?
It just so happens to be a sunday night at 8 pm
hold up where is the next video
What type of primer are u using ?
@Arnold Armado cold zinc primer by spray.bike
Your method is well enough and good but time is money . Get a 80 gal. Air compressor a sand blaster and a gravity feed spray gun it's done .🙌
fortunately most of us aren't painting our bikes very often. In my 35 years, my total bike paint job count is zero. VERY soon to be 1.
If I weren't a fool and bought a titanium bike instead of a carbon one, it would remain zero.
but I was a fool.
How do u clean rust on the inside steel tubing?
Waste of time... oil or grease it well. Coat hanger bent end w rag... coat away.
Bro I literally been working all day thinking about painting my bike.. It's 8:02pm it's Sunday right now and I just looked this video up and the 1st thing he says is...
So weird. Exact same thing just happened to me
When’s the next vid
Just use Paint Stripper! Just brush it on and all the paint is gone in 15 min by wiping clean! You’re welcome : )
Does that really work? I’m trying to paint my se. it has a shinny finish. Will it take all the paint and finish off?
@@cinder187 Yes it really does! They have different kinds of paint thinners but the one I recommend is a gel consistency so when you apply it with a brush it clings to your bike frame as paint would. The key is to apply a thick coat on the area you want stripped and let it sit! don't mess with it until 15-20 min. Then just brush it off with a wire brush. I recommend you do this process about 2-3 times. when most of the paint falls off just go over the areas that aren't smooth with iron wool or the wire brush. I'm surprised none of these bike painting tutorials tell you to use stripper. It's 100 times easier!
Install cardboard between the braces for painting
Wtf it actually is 8pm on Sunday wtf 😂😂
You missed a spot
My concern is that dog,
He look sad or scared
Bored maybe.
bored and sad.
Not only is the owner not paying him attention, but he's talking to someone else.
I was thinking the same 😪
You talk to much
Too much waffle! Sorry. About >3 mins. before you even start sanding the frame.