Fwd: Re: [CR]Advice on enameling.

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Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 11:04:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Arthur Link" <artlink@flash.net>
Subject: Fwd: Re: [CR]Advice on enameling.
To: classic rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


In the USA try Duplicolor High temperature Engine enamel in the spray can.This product has an especially good, unique spray nozzle and comes in a raft of colors available at your local Pep Boys Auto parts store. Art Link,San Antonio,TX

John Betmanis <johnb@oxford.net> wrote: 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.

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