Re: [CR]Advice on enameling.

A couple of my web pages might help. Go to http://www.nonlintec.com/bikepages/ and look at the Carlton and Allegro projects. I have used spray-can painting with good success. I wouldn't do it on a very high-end restoration, but if you're careful and work within its limitations, you can do a good job. The worst problem is that the finish is far more fragile than an Imron or epoxy-based paint.

Steve Maas (off the bike today, with a bum ankle, in) Long Beach, California

Lester Lyons wrote:
> I have recently inherited a nice Holdsworth cycle (ID pending). I was
> wondering if anyone had any experience in doing their own paintjobs?
> I live in Central London, so pro frame sprayers are few and far between,
> most seem to be up north, which makes it hard to choose colours, and
> postage is pricey.
> 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.
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> If anyone could recommend types of paint and lacquer, give tips, or
> suggest other ways of repainting,
> I would be very grateful.
> Thanks again
> Lester Lyons, London UK
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