pondering my first paint job

[Larry]

When you paint bikes do you always strip the paint off of them?

Say, if I wanted to spray an old varsity or racer flat black would I be better off stripping or just roughing up the finish with sandpaper?
One more question, does 'satin finish' mean something like semi-gloss?

 

[Clothespin n]

well..That Frame in the Picture looks pretty well striped.

~~~ Wash it with Paint Prep..or Lacquere thinner,
and it should be ready to Prime.

Some Finish coat Spray Bombs are D.T.M. ( Direct to Metal )
so they DO NOT require a Primer.

It goes( from flattest to shinyiest )

Flat
Satin
Semi-Gloss
Gloss
so Satin has less of a Shine than semi gloss...and more than Flat.

Satin is a good choice for looks and durability.
hope this helps,
Kev.

 

[Larry]

Thanks for clearing that up.

well..That Frame in the Picture looks pretty well striped.

oops that's a hooch photo that got me wondering about paint prep.

Should I strip or just sand a little?

 

[Hooch]

usually if it isnt too rusty I just sand them in the case of this frame I had welded it and ground off the cable guides so I fired up the wire wheel and cleaned it up(face shields are a must with wire wheels cuz the lil wires stick ya everywhere) then I wipe it with martin senour KLEANZ-EASY II
http://www.martinsenour-autopaint.com/p ... /6388.html
then etch primer for flat black I like krylons camo ultra flat black
this frame will get a unique treatment more to follw

 

[new_dharma]

usually if it isnt too rusty I just sand them in the case of this frame I had welded it and ground off the cable guides so I fired up the wire wheel and cleaned it up(face shields are a must with wire wheels cuz the lil wires stick ya everywhere) then I wipe it with martin senour KLEANZ-EASY II
http://www.martinsenour-autopaint.com/p ... /6388.html
then etch primer for flat black I like krylons camo ultra flat black
this frame will get a unique treatment more to follw

look at you, pushin' the NAPA products!
(i use the MS stuff, too...while at work, why not shop!)

 

[Hooch]

haha yep and I work at an independent store and get stuff at zero markup lol