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WINI:
I'm looking at giving a build a custom rattlecan job after it had a nice white powdercoat base recently. Its been a very long time since I used to spray my bikes, so the questions are these....

1.  Can you get a good finish using rattlecans or do people invest in proper spray equipment?

2.  Ordinary halfords type spray paint can be used over powdercoat with no ill effects can't it?

3.  Masking tape was always crap in my opinion, leaving a feathered edge.  Anything work better?


Post your own work up here!!  Apart from SBD of course....  :D

HUTCHMAN:
for a basic colour i used "Hammerite Metal Paint" (smooth) . No need for primer. Instead of masking tape,a product called fine line tape for the good edge,masking tape to cover the rest.

Darksky:
Using a spraycan can come out ok and over powder coat you just need to make sure you key the surface properly !!
Also if you are using a can a good tip is to shake the can thoroughly until the ball is clearly heard then place in hot water until the paint thins out nicely ! And also helps the propelant !!
You will find the paint should now flow freely without the dreaded "spraycan splat!!"

If anyone needs any paint help please ask as I'm a professional painter !!

Hope that helps !! DS 8)

rick1970:
Rebel by any chance  ;)

squigly:
Key the surface with a RED 3m scotch-brite pad it needs to be 'evenly dull' all over if that makes any sense? then wipe it over with panel wipe or a tak rag whatever you can get hold of  to remove any dust from scuffing, then paint it. If you need to mask anything you can use fine line (sometimes call fine edge) tape to get as neat edge as possible, masking tape goes to shit if you leave it on too long or get it wet. Spray something else - anything else right next to the frame and use this item as a guide to when the paint is touch dry, then you can carefully remove your tape pulling away from the colour, let it then cure before polishing out.

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