painting the frame =D

[saiken]

hey guys,

i was wondering whats involved with painting the frame of a bike.
i have a spray gun and what not and ive sprayed cars before.

so do i basically just need to strip the whole thing, wipe it down with grease/wax remover, undercoat, then paint it with something like motospray?

just wondering how you guys have done it. or for the cost am i better off looking at powdercoating (melbourne), if so how much would a frame and swingarm generally set you back?

thanks in advance.
-saiken-

[gibbo]

Steel or alloy frame?

[iopnr]

just polish the thing

[saiken]

ha ha ha, ummmmm..... suzuki gsf250 bandit frame, and i want it painted black... not polished! =P

[saiken]

=| wait! nvm all of that.... the frame is black :D... if your wondering wtf, thats cause im looking at buying one =P and im still deciding between a gsf250 and a vtr250 and the vtr250 has a silver frame, forgot bandit was black =D.

[saiken]

on that note.... anyone want to point me to a thread on painting wheels =D or give me some info??????

[ozkat]

Powdercoat it it will workout cheaper and much more durable. Powdercoat the frame, wheels etc.

[saiken]

how much would it cost to get the wheels powdercoated? and the forks **frame is already black**
and any recommendations for a place in vic? **i dont mind travelling a bit for quality work**

[Gix11]

Ring around mate. I reckon Gibbo could point you in the right direction.

[saiken]

cool thanks =D, will do so in a month or so after i get a bike =P
i was just wondering on a cost so i could make sure i dont get taken for a ride or nothing.