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Powdercoat on Suntour stem

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CustardLips:
What kind of paint Spen. Anything in particular ?
What's plasticoat ?

Spen69:
Nothing special Nick. I think plasticore is just a paint manufacturer but could be wrong. Got my tins from the local car spares shop down the road.

Just use a decent primer and plenty of layers of thin top coat. I also put my paint and item i'm spraying in boiling water for a bit then if the Sunday roast isn't in, chuck them in the oven on low (about 150 degrees) once they've set. Usually tough enough after two or three top coats but keep it thin and smooth spraying. Also change which way you hang the item so you don't get wet runs in the same spot.

Wez:




Rub down with wet dry 400 taking out any scars, 2 fine layers of plasticote grey primer over 90 mins then 3 fine layers of plasticote satin black for instance over an afternoon then 24 hrs dry out period ;)

Stems , chain wheels , lock nuts , pedals all come good :)

GavinDavis:
Nice job lads  :daumenhoch:

Plasticote is pretty decent stuff to be fair, it gives a nice finish!  The only problem I have found is that the Plasticote clear lacquer seems to dissolve the paint???  I dont know why....but if you google it, you will read loads of testimonys.

I emailed Plasticote and guess what........No reply  :LolLolLolLol:

So unless youre feeling brave, avoid the lacquer  ;)

dordymush:
i always use then small tins of enamel you can buy from B&Q.
goes on really good and if you want a bit of lacquer on it after i use the halford one.
never had a reaction with that yet but did a few times with the plasticote one  :-\.

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