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What materials/process can I use to patch up: i) minor frame scratches ii) more significant areas (several square cm)? Am concerned about long term rusting (though I suspect the rust won't be the first thing to kill this bike, so maybe I'm concerned about it looking pretty???) Cheers Stuart |
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Stuart Murphy wrote:
Hi all, What materials/process can I use to patch up: i) minor frame scratches ii) more significant areas (several square cm)? Am concerned about long term rusting (though I suspect the rust won't be the first thing to kill this bike, so maybe I'm concerned about it looking pretty???) Cheers Stuart For i) If the scratch isn't deep enough to catch your fingernail, cutting compound will get rid of it. Then finish with a fine polish, it will look like new. ii) An amatuer spray job never looks good (ie, from those auto paint spray cans, but enough for rust protection). But if thats all your budget stretches to, thats it. Otherwise go to custom frame builder, he can organise a spray. hope this helps. GK |
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Stuart Murphy wrote:
Hi all, What materials/process can I use to patch up: i) minor frame scratches ii) more significant areas (several square cm)? Am concerned about long term rusting (though I suspect the rust won't be the first thing to kill this bike, so maybe I'm concerned about it looking pretty???) Cheers Stuart For i) If the scratch isn't deep enough to catch your fingernail, cutting compound will get rid of it. Then finish with a fine polish, it will look like new. ii) An amatuer spray job never looks good (ie, from those auto paint spray cans, but enough for rust protection). But if thats all your budget stretches to, thats it. Otherwise go to custom frame builder, he can organise a spray. hope this helps. GK |
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Gary K wrote:
Stuart Murphy wrote: Hi all, What materials/process can I use to patch up: i) minor frame scratches ii) more significant areas (several square cm)? Am concerned about long term rusting (though I suspect the rust won't be the first thing to kill this bike, so maybe I'm concerned about it looking pretty???) Cheers Stuart For i) If the scratch isn't deep enough to catch your fingernail, cutting compound will get rid of it. Then finish with a fine polish, it will look like new. ii) An amatuer spray job never looks good (ie, from those auto paint spray cans, but enough for rust protection). But if thats all your budget stretches to, thats it. Otherwise go to custom frame builder, he can organise a spray. hope this helps. GK My bike could do with a respray, but my worry is that the finish won't be as durable as the original. Can anyone who's had their frame resprayed confirm whether this is the case? Also, who in Sydney would be recommended for this kind of work and what kind of $$$ are we talking? TIA, &roo |
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Gary K wrote:
Stuart Murphy wrote: Hi all, What materials/process can I use to patch up: i) minor frame scratches ii) more significant areas (several square cm)? Am concerned about long term rusting (though I suspect the rust won't be the first thing to kill this bike, so maybe I'm concerned about it looking pretty???) Cheers Stuart For i) If the scratch isn't deep enough to catch your fingernail, cutting compound will get rid of it. Then finish with a fine polish, it will look like new. ii) An amatuer spray job never looks good (ie, from those auto paint spray cans, but enough for rust protection). But if thats all your budget stretches to, thats it. Otherwise go to custom frame builder, he can organise a spray. hope this helps. GK My bike could do with a respray, but my worry is that the finish won't be as durable as the original. Can anyone who's had their frame resprayed confirm whether this is the case? Also, who in Sydney would be recommended for this kind of work and what kind of $$$ are we talking? TIA, &roo |
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The best spray painter in Sydney is Peter at Star Enamel. His Phone # is
02 9790 1025. He paints frames for Hillbrick, Baum, Kotzur and Bosevski and most probably others as well. As to cost, I recently had our Santana Sovereign tandem reprayed with a two colour fade, ( bianci mango fading to a deep bright red) and that set me back about $450. I think a single colour for a single starts at $150 but dont quote me. You get what you pay for and you dont want to be in a rush as there is normally at least a 4 week wait. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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The best spray painter in Sydney is Peter at Star Enamel. His Phone # is
02 9790 1025. He paints frames for Hillbrick, Baum, Kotzur and Bosevski and most probably others as well. As to cost, I recently had our Santana Sovereign tandem reprayed with a two colour fade, ( bianci mango fading to a deep bright red) and that set me back about $450. I think a single colour for a single starts at $150 but dont quote me. You get what you pay for and you dont want to be in a rush as there is normally at least a 4 week wait. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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For i) If the scratch isn't deep enough to catch your fingernail,
cutting compound will get rid of it. Then finish with a fine polish, it will look like new. ii) An amatuer spray job never looks good (ie, from those auto paint spray cans, but enough for rust protection). But if thats all your budget stretches to, thats it. Otherwise go to custom frame builder, he can organise a spray. It's really a question of budget. I have been spray painting with autopaint (3 cans, primer, red, yellow) all day, and the result looks pretty damn good. Must admit I have been doing a lot of it of late, and the first few attempts were pretty rough. A good clean surface on the frame is really important. I cleaned up my frame today using a wire wheel, which makes light work of it. Also, don't do the actual spraying if your ****ed off at all. You'll stuff it up!!! If you can pay a professional to do it, then by all means! Mine cost $20 for all the paint, and about 6 hours work. --- DFM |
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For i) If the scratch isn't deep enough to catch your fingernail,
cutting compound will get rid of it. Then finish with a fine polish, it will look like new. ii) An amatuer spray job never looks good (ie, from those auto paint spray cans, but enough for rust protection). But if thats all your budget stretches to, thats it. Otherwise go to custom frame builder, he can organise a spray. It's really a question of budget. I have been spray painting with autopaint (3 cans, primer, red, yellow) all day, and the result looks pretty damn good. Must admit I have been doing a lot of it of late, and the first few attempts were pretty rough. A good clean surface on the frame is really important. I cleaned up my frame today using a wire wheel, which makes light work of it. Also, don't do the actual spraying if your ****ed off at all. You'll stuff it up!!! If you can pay a professional to do it, then by all means! Mine cost $20 for all the paint, and about 6 hours work. --- DFM |
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If it is for rust protection, (don't let on that you did this but...)
minor chips and small metal deep scratches can be concealed with nail polish. With the bewildering array available you can get a pretty good match. Zig Stuart Murphy wrote: Hi all, What materials/process can I use to patch up: i) minor frame scratches ii) more significant areas (several square cm)? Am concerned about long term rusting (though I suspect the rust won't be the first thing to kill this bike, so maybe I'm concerned about it looking pretty???) Cheers Stuart |
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