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Step 4Preparing for Primer and Paint
First tape up all of the parts you don't want painted. I wanted to keep all the silver parts silver. Also ensure you tape the threaded parts of any screws or other parts you want painted. If you paint the threads... good luck reassembling!
Tape the chain if you didn't take it off.
Now tie string onto every piece you want to paint. This is to hang it wherever you will be painting (I hung it from the garage rafters since it is coooold outside) BUT make sure wherever you paint there is some good ventilation. If you do it in your garage as well, keep the garage door wide open.
When you tie string onto the bike parts ensure that you make a large enough loop around the part so you can maneuver it well while painting. Then make the rest of the string rather long so you won't have to use a ladder to reach it to paint.. Also, try not to go all gung ho with the string tying, minimize it it one or two strands per piece. This way the string isn't covering too much of the bike resulting in more unpainted sections of the bike, and also, more string = more rubbing = more headaches for you.
That was rather convoluted... take a look at the pictures to get a better idea. And I will respond to any questions promptly!
Tape the chain if you didn't take it off.
Now tie string onto every piece you want to paint. This is to hang it wherever you will be painting (I hung it from the garage rafters since it is coooold outside) BUT make sure wherever you paint there is some good ventilation. If you do it in your garage as well, keep the garage door wide open.
When you tie string onto the bike parts ensure that you make a large enough loop around the part so you can maneuver it well while painting. Then make the rest of the string rather long so you won't have to use a ladder to reach it to paint.. Also, try not to go all gung ho with the string tying, minimize it it one or two strands per piece. This way the string isn't covering too much of the bike resulting in more unpainted sections of the bike, and also, more string = more rubbing = more headaches for you.
That was rather convoluted... take a look at the pictures to get a better idea. And I will respond to any questions promptly!
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BTW - Very good instructable, i spent a long time setting our bikes up with homemade rechargable spotlights etc, didnt think about going down the flouro path. Very clever, and anything that improves nighttime visibility is a good thing.