Gaz96 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I've got my new Onza Zoot Pro frame kit, its got a gloss-white powdercoat finish with purple graphics which im not so keen on... I was going to paint either the frame and the forks or just the forks atleast black. I was just wandering what route you guys preffer going down, Either sanding down the forks/frame with wet and dry (what grit is best for this?) and then painting over the roughed surface or using nitromorse and wire-wool to strip the powdercoat then painting over the raw metal? Any help/opinions appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Some frames look great raw, use nitromorse that works better than spending hours sanding it or get it professionally sand blasted. It might take a while to nitromorse a glossy frame the paint is abit stronger/ Mine before and after: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I've got my new Onza Zoot Pro frame kit, its got a gloss-white powdercoat finish with purple graphics which im not so keen on... I was going to paint either the frame and the forks or just the forks atleast black. I was just wandering what route you guys preffer going down, Either sanding down the forks/frame with wet and dry (what grit is best for this?) and then painting over the roughed surface or using nitromorse and wire-wool to strip the powdercoat then painting over the raw metal? Any help/opinions appreciated Wet and dry? Your brave. Use Nitromors to get off the majority then use heavy grit paper to take of the hard to reach bits, run over the whole frame with medium grit paper, primer, paint. You only need to use Wet and dry if your planning on leaving it raw. Nitromors probably wont shift the powder coat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 It did on my Inspired, and it did on my BMX frame/forks/bars which had powdercoat over a rust-proof coating. I believe he meant wet and dry the existing paint to rough it up, then spray directly on top of the current paint rather than stripping/spraying. It'd work, and it'd also save the temptation of leaving it raw once you see how good it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz96 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 It did on my Inspired, and it did on my BMX frame/forks/bars which had powdercoat over a rust-proof coating. I believe he meant wet and dry the existing paint to rough it up, then spray directly on top of the current paint rather than stripping/spraying. It'd work, and it'd also save the temptation of leaving it raw once you see how good it looks. Yes, I meant wet and dry to roughen up the current powdercoat, should I still use primer going down that route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Use Laquer if you are wanting to keep it raw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-bonham@hotmail.com Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Yes, I meant wet and dry to roughen up the current powdercoat, should I still use primer going down that route? Primer wont really be necessare if it's rubbed down properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 If your painting bare metal you should use primer or the paint wont stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nitromorse the forks until you've got 95% of the paint off then get the remaining few bits and smooth the forks off with some wire wool, then send off to be anodised!! Mine cost £30 including return postage, absolutely great job and top service and it shaves a few grams off the weight as well. Think I posted them out special delivery on the Tuesday and got them back on the Friday off a guy called Steve Barry who Adam from Tartys hooked me up with, would highly recommend it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz96 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Any more opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsMan Dan Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 i have a query thats related, what would be the best way of going about spraying raw parts? I have raw echo forks (they come like that standard) and they have laquer on top. I know someone at a car repair and spray centre that can do it professionally but is there a way i can do it at home and get a good result? What paint would be best? My dad is handy at spraying cars and has a spray gun and that but no access to an oven for a better finish. Maybe wait til summer eh? But yeah help appreciated as id like to have black forks again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 i have a query thats related, what would be the best way of going about spraying raw parts? I have raw echo forks (they come like that standard) and they have laquer on top. I know someone at a car repair and spray centre that can do it professionally but is there a way i can do it at home and get a good result? What paint would be best? My dad is handy at spraying cars and has a spray gun and that but no access to an oven for a better finish. Maybe wait til summer eh? But yeah help appreciated as id like to have black forks again soon Not really what your looking for but again I'd recommend getting them anodised like I did with your old forks. Really good finish if you prep them relatively well and for £30 returned back the same week I sent them I can't complain!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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