Step 2: Preparing the frame
I began the rust removal process with the frame. I decided that since everything was highly visible on this bike, I would not need to remove the motor -- I'd just work around it.
Beginning with 120 grit shop rolls, I sanded every square inch of the frame, then switched to 220 grit. Once all rust was removed, I painted the frame with a rust stopping primer. I used a brush to apply the primer, since I had decided to paint the frame with a hammered finish enamel. I decided on using the hammered finish, since the frame was too pitted for a really smooth finish.
Beginning with 120 grit shop rolls, I sanded every square inch of the frame, then switched to 220 grit. Once all rust was removed, I painted the frame with a rust stopping primer. I used a brush to apply the primer, since I had decided to paint the frame with a hammered finish enamel. I decided on using the hammered finish, since the frame was too pitted for a really smooth finish.
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samregan
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Jul 27, 2010. 10:14 PMReply
For the final paint, black for the frame and the yellow for the gas tank, by any chance what paint did you use? Brand? Spray paint or paint bucket with paintbrush?
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knife141 (author)
in reply to Jul 28, 2010. 5:00 AMReplyRattle can for the yellow, brush for the frame.
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