1st Bike Restoration (Paint)

[SnS77]

Hey guys,

Kinda new to the forum. I have done some bolt-on changes to some of my bike and other minor stuff, but I have never really had to deal with a rusty old bike before. I picked up a coold old Roadmaster off of black crown. Its not in really bad shape, but its not too great. Anyway... What I'd like to do is get the frame/tank/wheels repainted, and then wire-wheel or sandblast the rest of the components (springer, sprocket, stem , crank, ext). What I'm wondering, is there a way to get them down to bare metal and then keep it nice and disallow it to start rusting again. Like Would I have paint or chrome those components, or can I just kinda sand, polish, and clear coat them. Thank you

 

[blackdiamond]

Id leave the tank as it is and repaint the frame/fork in white with green details to match the patina'd tank, then clear coat it all

 

[dogdart]

I saw on My Classic Car , they had a product avilable from Eastwood , I think made by POR 15 , it was like a paste that you brushed on heated bare steel to protect against rust

 

[B607]

Bead blast it to bare metal then prime and paint it. It will last a loooooong time. Gary

 

[SnS77]

ok, now here is my second question. I'd like to keep the tank green/white and the tires green as well. What colors could I paint the frame? What color's would go well with that green? I'v been playing around on my "paint" program with it and I can not find that color that really makes it pop. Thanx

 

[Kxazbug]

You could have it powdercoated. I've had my Columbia done and it looks brand new. I paid 100 and had my frame rack fork done in red. He sandblasted it all beforehand. I can give you his information if you like and he's not far from us in Pittsburgh.

 

[SnS77]

That would be awesome man I've been looking for someone. I'd love to powder coat it

 

[Kxazbug]

Amf powdercoating 7246953233 ask for Jason he's done a lot of bike motorcycle and VW parts for me and my friend

 

[SnS77]

Thank you dude. Im looking to get 2 pairs of wheels, a frame, and crank, sprocket, stem, and seat post done. How much u think it'l be?

 

[Kxazbug]

Not sure exactly best to give him a call. I may see him at the custom car show tomorrow if so ill ask for a rough idea on price.

 

[SnS77]

Hello,

I am about to get this thing powdered next week. Iv been thinking about what color to paint the frame to accent the white/green tank and tires. It now has a brown leather seat. The best answer so far I thought was painting it an off white (same as tank/light) and putting in some green accenting. Anyone have any last minute opinions? Is white frame too much if the tank and headlight are white? Im not that good with colors and matching. Thank you