Painting metal?

[_paralyzed_]

no clearcoat on flat paints = easier

[eovnu87435ds]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

no clearcoat on flat paints = easier

cool! didnt know that, Ive always used gloss and metallic

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

flat would def be easier. gloss black shows every imperfection. prepping the frame (i.e. sanding, cleaning, tack clothing) will be the key to having a lasting paint job. A degreaser will probably also be necessary. I'm sure you know about taking your time and masking all bearing races well, even if you have sealed bearings in your crank a little paint may cause fitment issues.

Linc can definitely give more and better suggestions.

Originally Posted by eovnu87435ds

+1 to paralyzed. I have always done this: prep, primer, sand, primer, sand, paint, sand, paint, wet sand(super fine), paint, wet sand(super fine), clear enamel. I painted a toolbox that sat on the bed of a pickup truck in 2000, and just repainted it this year. note, this was a box that got the crap beat out of it, and was outside the entire time. no garage for it. and it was all spraypaint too. the clearcoat is a must IMO, but it is a little tricky to apply.

So what sand paper to start, and get it done? My frame right now is PC'd, so from what I hear, I just want to scuff it all up, prime it, and paint it.

I want to do flat black, and keep it flat black. With no clear coat, do you guys think it will last? Or is the clear completely essential to it lasting? I just want it to last probably a year or so till I get a new frame. But for now, I wanna paint it upppp

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

no clearcoat on flat paints = easier

[_paralyzed_]

flat paints don't receive a clearcoat, the clear would make it glossy and defeat the purpose of a flat paint. that is why your prep is so important so that flat paint holds. done properly it should be a lasting paint job. I'm sorry, I can't give you specifics on sandpaper grit and what not. i'm just sharing what i learned on the farm