Tall Bike Buidling

Step 5 Finishing

I have built at least four bikes, which is why you see multiple frames. I thought this might help you design yours.
Remove all stickers and decals from the bike. The paint won't adhere to stickers as well.
I used a blow torch to heat up the stickers, until they bubbled. They then peel off easily.
Grind down any ugly welding joints. Don't grind too much as it may weaken the weld.
Clean the bike and get off any sticker residue with paint thinner or goo gone.
Spray paint it what ever colors you like. I went with tiger stripes on one and silver with splatter paint on the other.
Paint slowly and let it dry between coats. I used a paint pen to apply the black tiger stripes.
Either sand down the chain or buy two new ones. I used the wire attachment on my bench grinder and cleaned the chain, good as new.

Comments

[jgustafson]

What might be better where you welded, is bevel each end that you are connecting. Then you get better penetration with the weldment, and you can grind it all the way down flush and still have a solid weld that looks clean. And also too, anyone who has never stick welded before. Do not try it on a bike, much easier to use MIG Hardwire (which you must clean all paint and rust away or it will cause porosity), or Flux cored wire, pref dual shield in which case it is clean clean clean.