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Old 13-06-18, 02:35 PM   #18
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Default Re: Rattle can spraying

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Originally Posted by proze View Post
I'm contemplating spraying the fork-bottoms with this Simoniz paint, but I'm still unsure on its durability in the face of road dirt/stones/crud. Assuming they've been prepped properly (sanded, cleaned) and then etch-primed and the paint applied, will more layers of paint make them tougher? I read an article that suggested many layers of both primer and paint, up to 8 or 9 layers of paint!

Once you've got a decent coat of primer on there's no need to make that thicker.On the Top coat spray a,"Grip/Dust Coat" and leave for 5 mins.Then apply first light coat.

Then leave again for 5 mins and repeat in 5 or 10 min intervals.I would say you won't get much benefit with Rattle can paint after about four coats.

However as per previous post you can maintain the paint by Mask and Touch up when it becomes damaged and just paint the areas that are visible with a touch-up coat.All you need to do is 500 grit-wet to dull it/key the surface and make good when needed.

Rattle cans can't compete with a Pro Twin-pack system or Powder coating but it can look good and kept looking good with a little sprucing up from time-to-time

Remember to keep all metal parts and the paint above a minimum of 15 Deg C.That's about the usual no-paint-below-temp and the higher the better.
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