Re: [CR]Advice on enameling.

(Example: Racing:Jacques Boyer)

Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:35:54 -0400
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "John Betmanis" <johnb@oxford.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Advice on enameling.
In-Reply-To: <BAY120-F2267958875F6109A2D549FBD330@phx.gbl>


At 02:04 PM 9/4/06 +0000, Lester Lyons wrote:
>I have heard that when doing DIY frame re-paints, spraycans are
>unfavourable, and buying a compressor/airbrush is out of my budget.
>Has anyone tried using a tinned enamel (like humbrol model enamel)?
>Would it be possible to acheive a good finish by applying lightly with a
>brush and rubbing back? Obviously It would take many coats, but might be
>worth it if it results in a good looking, durable finish.

Les, some time ago I came across a posting in a car forum where the guy applied several coats of thinned Tremclad from a can and got amazing results, as good as a professional spray job. Tremclad is a Canadian brand equivalent to Rustoleum in the US. There's probably something similar available in the UK. It's for exterior use on metal. Here's the link. http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread/t-117715.html Lots of interesting reading and advice.

John Betmanis
Woodstock, ON
Canada