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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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You know, and I'm not suggesting this as a solution to the original
poster, but when the bill goes over $200, for that money u can set yourself up with compressor, spray guns and cans of 2 pack auto (the real stuff) and do a much better job than with the aerosol cans from auto shops. GK geoffs wrote: 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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You know, and I'm not suggesting this as a solution to the original
poster, but when the bill goes over $200, for that money u can set yourself up with compressor, spray guns and cans of 2 pack auto (the real stuff) and do a much better job than with the aerosol cans from auto shops. GK geoffs wrote: 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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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 Let's say I sand, prime, spray, and lacquer my bike myself (because the bike was cheap and so am I) - how could I apply some good-looking lettering? Would Letraset(TM) work? Are there other suitable lettering systems? Presumably you would stick the letters on before lacquering? Anyone tried this or have any ideas? TIA, &roo |
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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 Let's say I sand, prime, spray, and lacquer my bike myself (because the bike was cheap and so am I) - how could I apply some good-looking lettering? Would Letraset(TM) work? Are there other suitable lettering systems? Presumably you would stick the letters on before lacquering? Anyone tried this or have any ideas? TIA, &roo |
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"Andrew Swan" wrote in message
news:akX7b.1895 Would Letraset(TM) work? Are there other suitable lettering systems? Presumably you would stick the letters on before lacquering? Anyone tried this or have any ideas? Not sure of the costs, but what about vinyl "stickers"? I've got some on by race bike with the shop's name along the chainstays. If you got a few made up it would reduce costs - maybe someone else knows how much these cost? I'd be keen to get some made if it wasn't to expensive. hippy |
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"Andrew Swan" wrote in message
news:akX7b.1895 Would Letraset(TM) work? Are there other suitable lettering systems? Presumably you would stick the letters on before lacquering? Anyone tried this or have any ideas? Not sure of the costs, but what about vinyl "stickers"? I've got some on by race bike with the shop's name along the chainstays. If you got a few made up it would reduce costs - maybe someone else knows how much these cost? I'd be keen to get some made if it wasn't to expensive. hippy |
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"Andrew Swan" wrote in message ... 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 Let's say I sand, prime, spray, and lacquer my bike myself (because the bike was cheap and so am I) - how could I apply some good-looking lettering? Would Letraset(TM) work? Are there other suitable lettering systems? Presumably you would stick the letters on before lacquering? Anyone tried this or have any ideas? You could try decopaje (sp?) on the bike - would make it interesting and you'd get in good with your aunties ;-) Tim |
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