eskimo Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I've searched all sorts on this but have no idea where to start still. Read the wiki & used search with many a phrase. Plenty of info just nothing that applies. I'm trying to spray a polished aluminium frame, like your regular Echo Control or Lite. Just they are lacquered but i don't know what i should be doing to prep one.Any help on the removal or prep of this would be great.And if the original Wiki editor on the 'spraying article' would update that would be great for future users, as it's a pretty good one already.Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I guess you could nitro mors it if you wanted, but it should work if you just sand it a little - key it - so the paint can stick to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Sand blast it maybe? You might not be able to get your frame to a sand blasters that easy but thats definatlly the best way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'd shot blast it and start again with primer and that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 If the lacquer is in reasonable nick then I would key it with some wet & dry, degrease it all and then spray over that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 If the lacquer is in reasonable nick then I would key it with some wet & dry, degrease it all and then spray over that just what i would do....key it, primer it well and id say you're good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Not really keen on any sort of blasting of my frame. A light one would probably be okay, but i can't be bothered with spending the money on it anyway. The lacquer is fine i guess? There is some damage and maybe some raw areas about, but i've two cans of Hammerite so i shouldn't need to primer it? Though i do have a tin of Hammerite Primmer for raw metal anyway. I have several sheets of 1200 wet & dry (i think it is 1200) i'd have to check.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Not really keen on any sort of blasting of my frame. A light one would probably be okay, but i can't be bothered with spending the money on it anyway. The lacquer is fine i guess? There is some damage and maybe some raw areas about, but i've two cans of Hammerite so i shouldn't need to primer it? Though i do have a tin of Hammerite Primmer for raw metal anyway. I have several sheets of 1200 wet & dry (i think it is 1200) i'd have to check.Thanks.PAINT THINNER AND ELBO GREACE!!!!!Either that or acid dip the frame?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 You could probably just get away with etching primer if the lacquer is generally good condition.Hamerite?wouldn't use that it's really hard to get a good Finnish.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Just sand it down by hand, lacquer can't be that tough to sand through? Just roughen it up a bit, doesn't all have to come off I don't think, as long as the paint has something to stick to then you'll be sorted. As said above, use etch primer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 For the best result i would use nitromors to get all the laquer off and then use etch primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Get it sand blasted; http://www.yell.comNitromoors will work, but will take an age.Then prime, paint, clear coat. A few thin coats, leave it for a week to harden. Better still, get it powdercoated but watch out for baking it, if it's too hot it will bugger the ally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJohnson Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Checked with my mate who works in a body shop. Just key up the frame with a bit of wet and dry to give the primer a surface to adere to. A normal primer will do the trick. then give it a few thin coats as sed previously and allow to dry properly between each coat. once happy that the paint has hardened use the wet and dry again to smooth down the primer so your top coat will have a good finish and again something to adere to. and the same process for putting laquer back on top of your colour. hope this helps if you need any more advice just drop me a text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Safe will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon_Rider Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 funnily enough i just sprayed a frame at college.First- Take it back to metal with a 320/ 240 grit sanding paperSecond- Go over it with a 500 soft pad to make it smoothThird- Spray on some etch primer ready for the actual primerFourth- Spray on your High build primer (2 to 3 layers )Fith- Spray on your base coat ( what ever desired colour )Lastly- Aplly 3/4 coats of laquer. If you want it shiny leave it like this orif you want it to look matt then go over it with some wet on wet paper Hope this helps dude, this is how you spray an aly frame as i just sprayed my frame on my course at college andit looks awsome let me know if you need any further help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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