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What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?



I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?



Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??



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What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?



I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?



Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??



many thanks










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What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?



I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?



Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??



many thanks










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What's the best type of paint to use for painting bike frames, it's steel if that makes a difference?



I want to do a custom paint job and mix a few colours in a gradient effect. Should I use enamel paid, or an off the shelf car paint etc?



Also what paint should I use for an undercoat, a car primer paint ??



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  • Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
    – Criggie
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  • Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
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Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
– Criggie
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Starter: Hardwearing/durable/abrasion resistant, waterproof, oilproof, and compatible with the frame materials.
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Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.



The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.



You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.






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  • @Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
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Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.



You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.






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    Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.



    The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.



    You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.






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    • appliance spray paint
      – Mazura
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    • @Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
      – Argenti Apparatus
      3 hours ago















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    Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.



    The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.



    You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.






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    • appliance spray paint
      – Mazura
      4 hours ago










    • @Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
      – Argenti Apparatus
      3 hours ago













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    Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.



    The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.



    You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.






    share|improve this answer












    Basically any paint that could be used on a car will work on a steel bike frame.



    The better the paint the more robust it will be. Two-part epoxy based paints or powder coating are probably your best bets, but require specialized equipment. I think there are epoxy paints that do not require curing in an oven but you still need a spray gun.



    You can probably use aerosol can paint with a self etching primer, meticulous preparation and good technique.







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    • appliance spray paint
      – Mazura
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    • @Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
      – Argenti Apparatus
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    • appliance spray paint
      – Mazura
      4 hours ago










    • @Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
      – Argenti Apparatus
      3 hours ago
















    appliance spray paint
    – Mazura
    4 hours ago




    appliance spray paint
    – Mazura
    4 hours ago












    @Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
    – Argenti Apparatus
    3 hours ago




    @Mazura you should make that an answer and explain why you think it would work well for a bike.
    – Argenti Apparatus
    3 hours ago










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    Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.



    You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.






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      Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.



      You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.






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        Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.



        You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.






        share|improve this answer












        Car paints will work fine, and car primers. There is one brand of paint that comes in rattle-cans and is specifically marketed for repainting bikes.



        You could get a powdercoating shop to lay down a base coat--that would probably be inexpensive, and give you a durable protective layer under whatever paint you applied.







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