| Restoring an old bike is a fun project and gives you a | | | | or paint from flying back onto you. From about 2-3 |
| great sense of accomplishment when you finish your | | | | feet away begin spraying your primer evenly onto |
| bicycle restore. The one step that should require the | | | | your frame. Let it dry by following the drying time on |
| most time is the painting of your frame. Since there | | | | the primer can. If the primer can recommend to sand |
| are a lot of steps involved and it cannot be completed | | | | then follow the instructions, if not then do not sand. If |
| at time it requires a lot of patience. | | | | you do sand and go through the primer you should |
| The first step to re-painting your old bike frame is | | | | redo that portion. |
| stripping it from any old decals, paint, rust, or anything | | | | Now that your frame is primered you can begin |
| else that has built up over the years. If your frame has | | | | painting. You can find auto spray paint at your local |
| glue from decals or other substances that are not | | | | auto store. Be sure your frame is clean of dust and |
| coming off you may want to try a product called Gu | | | | dirt. Use the same method and style painting as you |
| Gone. It removes glue and gunk with ease. Once you | | | | did with the primer and do not over paint. If you over |
| remove all dirt, glue, and gunk from your frame you | | | | paint or get too close you will begin form drips on your |
| need to begin sanding. I would recommend using 220 | | | | frame and once they dry you will need to sand them |
| grit sand paper to keep from scratching your frame | | | | off and re-paint. After your first layer you should do a |
| too much. You will need to remove all the paint but it is | | | | light sanding, after the drying period is over, and clean |
| OK to keep some of the old primer on the frame. | | | | your frame free from dust and dirt. You are ready for |
| When sanding, be sure to wear a mask to keep you | | | | your second layer. Follow the same method as before. |
| from breathing in any of the paint dust. If you bike is old | | | | If you want, you can add a third layer but it is not |
| enough the paint may contain toxins. | | | | always necessary. |
| After your frame is stripped you will need to primer it. | | | | Once your paint is done you need to add a clear |
| You can buy auto primer from your local auto store. | | | | enamel coat. You can buy this at your local auto store |
| Take a rope, string or shoe lace and put it through the | | | | as well. Apply it using the same method as the paint |
| neck of your frame and use that to tie it to a tree or | | | | and primer. Follow the instructions on the can and once |
| fence. You will want to primer and paint outside or in a | | | | you complete this step you are done. |
| well ventilated area. Make sure you are away from | | | | Your bike will look brand new and you will have a |
| cars or houses and pain downwind to prevent primer | | | | great feeling of accomplishment. |