Epoxy paints for motorcycle frames

You can radically change and customize the paint of motorcycle parts, in the same way that you can paint a motorcycle frame with absolutely any motorcycle paint, as long as you have respected the different steps prior to painting, which are : preparation and application of the primer.

You can decide to strip the chassis or the frame of the motorcycle by sandblasting or shotblasting (or by chemical stripping) in order to remove all traces of the old paint, but also any presence or beginning of oxidation on the metal. However, this is not at all an obligation when it comes to repainting a motorcycle frame. As it is a difficult and costly work, we advise you to do this work on the motorcycle frame only if the old paint is peeling off or if there is rust that has developed.

The preparation work on the frame is very important to ensure a good solidity and a long life to the chosen finish.

Here are the 3 usual steps on a painted frame : superficial sanding with 320, degreasing, dusting, then application of a classic primer. This primer will create a smooth surface and will adhere to and protect the bare metal areas.

If the frame has been sanded or blasted to the metal, it is imperative to apply a primer adapted to the type of metal.

Which motorcycle paint for frame is the most resistant ?

When it comes to spray painting, there are only two things to worry about to achieve a high level of resistance : the primer and the clearcoat.

If the primer is not the right one or if the substrate is poorly prepared, the work will come off at the slightest impact.

It is important to determine the nature of the bare metal : magnesium, aluminum, alloy, iron, carbon... We offer primers adapted to each material.

Finally, about the clearcoat, this one represents the final coat in the first line against shocks and rubbings : there are two solutions to be favored and these solutions are totally opposite :

Solution 1, for a standard motorcycle frame paint :

Choose a high resistance clearcoat, of the ceramic type. Harder and more resistant, this clearcoat will effectively protect the motorcycle frame paint against scratches and impacts.

Solution 2, for a paint that will withstand extreme conditions :

For a paint on a cross country motorcycle frame, or quad, etc., we will opt for the solution of a classic clearcoat to which we add our flexibilizing additive : this will allow to absorb the shocks, without cracking.

Epoxy motorcycle paint for frames

It is useful to clarify a point of confusion : when we talk about epoxy paint on a motorcycle frame, we are talking about a factory process, with powder paint applied with an electrical system. There is no such thing as a spray paint.

There are epoxy paints for frames : epoxy primer 292 is the most effective and resistant primer available. However, there is no epoxy clearcoat. There is a black 2K paint at Stardust, a mixture of epoxy and polyester that provides good resistance. In general, the same paints are used on a frame as for the bodywork and fairings.

The choice of paints to personalize your frame

Once the primer is applied and sanded with P500 (we take care to choose a white, gray or black color corresponding to the paint we want to apply), we can apply a personalized and special paint, such as a metallic or a pearl paint, Chameleon, Candy or even fluorescent.

Or you can simply choose a color that matches the fairing.

If you want to do a quick, simple and very resistant job, you should choose the Hi-Gloss 2K paint. If you want to apply a 2K paint, without primer and without clearcoat, you can choose our BESA NATO 2K paint below.

Consumption on a motorcycle frame :

On any tube-shaped surface, 30-50% of the spray paint is lost at best. It is not very nice to paint a frame with a brush ! Without getting into complex calculations, we can simply say that 500 ml of product is enough to prime, paint or varnish a motorcycle frame, provided you do our utmost !

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