spraypaint- 2008 top ten.

[icyuod2]

if ya had to use a rattle can, what brand would you use to paint a bike? i have a new build that needs paint. its a chopped schwinn cruiser knock off/gas pipe compilation.

spray paint is my only option at this time. looking to the experts (thats you guys)

what have ya used in the past? and which stood the test of time? ease of application/try times would also be helpful. and of course, what should i stay away from. clearcoats?
i was hoping to get as many opinions as possible. kinda like a 2008 best of /worst of list. i'm sure not all the paints mentioned will be available in canada.

 

[Triggerfish]

I'm interested in this too!

 

[Mr. Farrell]

i've been using basic krylon. i dont know about durability/longevity though cause i just started painting. i do know that it goes on smooth and their cans have the 360 degree nozzle which comes in handy painting long narrow bars. it also dries pretty quick.

 

[icyuod2]

i love how easy it is to get a smooth drip free finish with krylon, but never used it for a bike. did you prime first? if so what are ya using for primer?

 

[KOTA]

You're gonna find everybody has their "favorite". I've used Krylon, Dupli Color, Rustoleum and other store brand names. Krylon is nice, but you're limited to non-metallic colors (at least I've never found any with metallics). Krylon also has a lot of wierd colors, that others don't. Dupli Color is great, they have MANY colors with metallics, plus a whole line of primers. Rustoleum is also very good. The key isn't so much what type of paint you use, but how well the piece is prepared before painting. Then you have to take into consideration the air temperature and the humidity level. Don't be intimidated, start painting, and you'll learn very quickly, what works for you and what doesn't. :wink:

 

[Mr. Farrell]

yeah... i've spent alot of time prepping to make sure it looks good. i sanded down to bare frame (not necessary though), cleaned with paint thinner, primed with basic Krylon white.

check out Gerry's (ratrod member "xddorox") blog for all your how-to needs. i followed all his info for my paint job.
http://www.howtofixbikes.ca/

 

[xddorox]

Kota is right, preparation is the key. A dirty rough surface will always end up bad even if you use a professional set up. I use Krylon as well and I love their line of "Rust Tough" primers.

Thanks for the plug Farrell, much appreciated :mrgreen:

 

[icyuod2]

i'm no stranger to painting with rattle cans, (i'd even goes as far as saying i excel at it.) its just steel isn't a surface i usually paint. prep/application shouldn't be an issue, i just want as durable as i can get in a spray bomb.

i've been told, a couple of the local automotive parts places here intown will fill rattle cans with automotive paint/hardener. (at an inflated price)

is this a better option than an off the shelf automotive paint? or just a marketing ploy?

so if the frame is spotless, which can is it you grab for?
btw i appreciate all the insite mentioned above, and i'll be sure to check out the "how too's"

 

[xddorox]

Again, for my money it's Krylon, primer, color(depending on the color) and clear.

 

[blsm]

I love Rustoleum so much, I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant.

Another thing I highly recommend is getting a good quality sprayer handle. It makes the can so much easier to control and helps give a flawless finish.

 

[CCR]

Again, for my money it's Krylon, primer, color(depending on the color) and clear.

x2

 

[Slick Rick]

Krylon X-metal is the best spray metalflake I have seen! Bar none! It has a metallic primer that you start with, the color coat is a candy (opaque) so you need to be very even with your strokes. The color gets deeper and more vibrant with each coat. Be sure to clear coat when done, gives it a deep, shiney look. Be sure to read and follow all label directions as this stuff is time and temperature sensitive. As far as hardeners, spray cans will give you a softer finish. This cant be avoided, there is a chemical in the paint to keep it as a liquid. It will naver be as hard as automotive paint, by design. Later & PEACE!!! 8)

 

[MaddMatt]

Belton silver dollar is the best metal/silver paint I've ever used.

The best thing about belton is the 0 dust factor. You barely have any dusting whatsoever. If you've ever used rustolium metal, or krylon metallics, you are familiar with the INSANE amount of metalflake in the air and on everything else around you.

Belton is best for all colors in my opinion. No dust, quick dry time, UV protected (it won't fade in the sun like krylon), and even reduced fumes so you don't get a rattlecan headache. Plus each can has 3 mixing balls for maximum mixing. You can ever order "silent" cans, where the mixing balls are covered in rubber so the police can't hear you mixing in the shadows for all those taggers out there.

 

[Mr. Farrell]

Again, for my money it's Krylon, primer, color(depending on the color) and clear.

no prob G. you deserve it.

You can ever order "silent" cans, where the mixing balls are covered in rubber so the police can't hear you mixing in the shadows for all those taggers out there.

that is brilliant. i used to do graffiti art when i was younger, but i dont think they had anything like that back then.

 

[karfer67]

rustolium is my fave as far as how the paint lays down, durability, and tips not clogging up. krylon would be my second choice if it were not for a bad run in with their H20 paint. i could not get it to spray clean for anything even if i warmed the can up first it always shot little boogers out onto the frame and was just a mess and no it was not textured paint. i feel ya matt about duplicolor metalflake there are tons of specs floating around in the air when done and my skin always feels sticky after i shoot that stuff. but when it comes down to it like it has been said before prep is everything.

 

[hutch73]

my experience with spray-paints, and all paints in general, is that you get what you pay for. i don't mind spending a little more to get the good stuff. Krylon is great so is Rustoleum. auto-parts stores are also a good place to find a different selection of colors.

 

[MaddMatt]

i feel ya matt about duplicolor metalflake there are tons of specs floating around in the air when done and my skin always feels sticky after i shoot that stuff. but when it comes down to it like it has been said before prep is everything.

It's like using a can of glitter. Like Demetri Martin (comedian) says, "Glitter is the herpes of the craft world. Once you get it on you you have it on you forever!"

 

[Mr. Farrell]

haha. i love demetri martin. that guy is hilarious. i use that glitter line any chance i get.

i like this bit too...

pillow fights:
woman vs woman = awesome
pillow vs pillow = crazy awesome.


haha

 

[two spot]

I have a fair amount of experience with spray paint. I also subject the paint to more punishment than most people on my projects because the vast majority of my paint projects are live steam powered engines. I have found that Krylon and Duplicolor are the best. Even when subjected to the extreme temperatures, oil and water exposure and mechanical motions found on steam engines. Here is a steam tractor painted with Duplicolor products:

The only times I have had failures with this paint is when I did not adequately de-grease parts before painting. I find that surface prep and masking are the key to a great finish.

Because of the demands on steam engine finishes, when I painted my Schwinn I was thinking "this is cake!". Another trick that can be used to achieve better finishes is to place your can of spray paint in a bowl of hot water a minute or two before spraying. This "loosens" up the compounds in the paint and essentially lowers the viscosity giving you a tighter, more glassy coat, with less chance of orange peel. I also recently discovered that you can achieve a fantastic suede hot rod finish with any color buy spraying Testors Dull Cote over your color of choice. This works well on glossy colors and primers alike. I did this on my schwinn and it unified the ruddy brown primer and the cream graphics to one singular, eggshell like sheen:

The finish looks very similar to the matte finish paint on my Electra Rockabilly Boogy. Testors Dull Cote only comes in tiny spray cans sold in hobby shops. Krylon sells a matte clear coat also but it is not as dull as the Testors stuff. It is more of a semi-gloss. My $0.02.

Regards,

Two Spot

 

[fast eddie]

my advice is make sure to the cans w/ the nozzles that make a finer and more even spray, the old kind have a habit if 'spitting' and i dont they cover very well as far as dispersion.
fast eddie outty