FREE PAINT!! - The Chainlink2024-03-28T10:06:11Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/free-paint?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A707345&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow is everything going Igz?…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-21:2211490:Comment:7826232013-12-21T13:39:45.410ZPrince Mellohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PrinceMello
How is everything going Igz?<br />
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I wanted to know do you all still have paint on hand? I'm in much need of some.
How is everything going Igz?<br />
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I wanted to know do you all still have paint on hand? I'm in much need of some. you might be able to do that…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-04:2211490:Comment:7511582013-09-04T18:41:41.101Zigzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Iggy
<p>you might be able to do that if you can convince them. might be expensive tho. but doesnt hurt to ask. </p>
<p>all of those tasks, tho - the strip, the polish, the clear coat, can easily be done by yourself. there are a number of harsh chemical based products that you brush on to old paint and takes it off easily. you can polish the frame with an orbital sander and a high-grit sandpaper. a clearcoat can easily be sprayed on. just do it in a place where dust isnt flying around or wind could…</p>
<p>you might be able to do that if you can convince them. might be expensive tho. but doesnt hurt to ask. </p>
<p>all of those tasks, tho - the strip, the polish, the clear coat, can easily be done by yourself. there are a number of harsh chemical based products that you brush on to old paint and takes it off easily. you can polish the frame with an orbital sander and a high-grit sandpaper. a clearcoat can easily be sprayed on. just do it in a place where dust isnt flying around or wind could blow stuff onto frame. a clearcoat over polished metal is easier than paint because you can get away with more imperfections.</p>
<p>or you could try a bodyshop place and expect that you may get some weird looks a few times.</p> Hey there Igz...
Thanks for…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-04:2211490:Comment:7512082013-09-04T17:52:30.983ZJimmyDhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimmyD
<p>Hey there Igz...</p>
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<p>Thanks for the insight (sorry for the late acknowledgement...). Another question for you...</p>
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<p>Would an automotive paint shop be the right place to go to have the following done:</p>
<p>1) strip paint from bike frame</p>
<p>2) polish the aluminum</p>
<p>3) clear coat(?) the aluminum</p>
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<p>Any observations on the above idea would be appreciated!</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>igz said:…</cite></p>
<p>Hey there Igz...</p>
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<p>Thanks for the insight (sorry for the late acknowledgement...). Another question for you...</p>
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<p>Would an automotive paint shop be the right place to go to have the following done:</p>
<p>1) strip paint from bike frame</p>
<p>2) polish the aluminum</p>
<p>3) clear coat(?) the aluminum</p>
<p></p>
<p>Any observations on the above idea would be appreciated!</p>
<p><br/> <cite>igz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/free-paint?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A328511&page=4#2211490Comment717293"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>painting a bike, to do it right, you need the equipment as much as the paint. you want a spray on lacquer or enamel. even a spray can, its just not right. and you need the perfect conditions. no wind, no dust, and you need curing time - not just drying time - for the paint to really take hold. and then you need to do it again with a clear coat. and all that is assuming that you already completely stripped down your bike of old paint. otherwise, it will just look like shit. if you dont care for perfection, then go for it.</p>
<p>if you are looking for a pro finish, you are still looking at stripping the original paint down to bare metal regardless. an autobody shop should be able to do it. i would make friends with someone in a shop, and ask them to use some paint from a car they are painting to give your bike a few coats. its more intesive to set up, mix, and then dissasemble and clean the equipment than to actually paint it. it take moments to paint a bike, with so little surface. but you still need the conditions.</p>
<p>im no pro, these are just my observations.</p>
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</blockquote> Free paint!? Sounds great. Wh…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-04:2211490:Comment:7511452013-09-04T15:42:40.300ZJoehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Joe120
Free paint!? Sounds great. Where do I go?<br />
joraru@sbcglobal.net
Free paint!? Sounds great. Where do I go?<br />
joraru@sbcglobal.net I saw just this and it confir…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-12:2211490:Comment:7401552013-08-12T15:46:00.043ZWolf-Puphttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YvonneValencia
<p>I saw just this and it confirms that this guy definitely deserved an awesome surprise party.</p>
<p>I saw just this and it confirms that this guy definitely deserved an awesome surprise party.</p> painting a bike, to do it rig…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-10:2211490:Comment:7172932013-07-10T20:55:58.294Zigzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Iggy
<p>painting a bike, to do it right, you need the equipment as much as the paint. you want a spray on lacquer or enamel. even a spray can, its just not right. and you need the perfect conditions. no wind, no dust, and you need curing time - not just drying time - for the paint to really take hold. and then you need to do it again with a clear coat. and all that is assuming that you already completely stripped down your bike of old paint. otherwise, it will just look like shit. if you dont…</p>
<p>painting a bike, to do it right, you need the equipment as much as the paint. you want a spray on lacquer or enamel. even a spray can, its just not right. and you need the perfect conditions. no wind, no dust, and you need curing time - not just drying time - for the paint to really take hold. and then you need to do it again with a clear coat. and all that is assuming that you already completely stripped down your bike of old paint. otherwise, it will just look like shit. if you dont care for perfection, then go for it.</p>
<p>if you are looking for a pro finish, you are still looking at stripping the original paint down to bare metal regardless. an autobody shop should be able to do it. i would make friends with someone in a shop, and ask them to use some paint from a car they are painting to give your bike a few coats. its more intesive to set up, mix, and then dissasemble and clean the equipment than to actually paint it. it take moments to paint a bike, with so little surface. but you still need the conditions.</p>
<p>im no pro, these are just my observations.</p> Got it thanks. However, I'll…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-10:2211490:Comment:7170582013-07-10T20:48:24.545ZJimmyDhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimmyD
<p>Got it thanks. However, I'll pick your brain for a minute if I may?</p>
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<p>Would a place that paints cars be a good place to go to source a paint match for my bike and what kind of paint should I get... latex, oil, watercolor, fingerpaint?! ;-)</p>
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<p>But seriously, what type of paint should I be asking for when I go to paint shops? </p>
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<p>Thanks for any insight!!</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>igz said:…</cite></p>
<p>Got it thanks. However, I'll pick your brain for a minute if I may?</p>
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<p>Would a place that paints cars be a good place to go to source a paint match for my bike and what kind of paint should I get... latex, oil, watercolor, fingerpaint?! ;-)</p>
<p></p>
<p>But seriously, what type of paint should I be asking for when I go to paint shops? </p>
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<p>Thanks for any insight!!</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>igz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/free-paint?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A717203&x=1#2211490Comment717203"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>i wouldnt recommend this paint for a bike.</p>
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</blockquote> i wouldnt recommend this pain…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-10:2211490:Comment:7172032013-07-10T20:19:28.461Zigzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Iggy
<p>i wouldnt recommend this paint for a bike.</p>
<p>i wouldnt recommend this paint for a bike.</p> Hey there Iggy...
I'm lookin…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-10:2211490:Comment:7171262013-07-10T18:15:24.177ZJimmyDhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimmyD
<p>Hey there Iggy...</p>
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<p>I'm looking to obtain some paint to touch up the many, many chips and scratches on my bike. Are you able to match paint from a small bike part? The part that I can remove (and not affect the ridability of my bike) is the chain keeper.</p>
<p>Hey there Iggy...</p>
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<p>I'm looking to obtain some paint to touch up the many, many chips and scratches on my bike. Are you able to match paint from a small bike part? The part that I can remove (and not affect the ridability of my bike) is the chain keeper.</p> we still got plenty to go aro…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-10:2211490:Comment:7170432013-07-10T17:54:21.711Zigzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Iggy
<p>we still got plenty to go around. just not the whites.</p>
<p>we still got plenty to go around. just not the whites.</p>