Apply bike paint : the basics and preparations before attacking<\/strong><\/h2>\nOnly one question: what is the state and nature of the support?<\/strong> Here is the question to ask yourself in order to get off to a good start. Is it carbon, aluminum, plastic, steel<\/strong>? Or is it just original paint<\/strong> or varnish?
\nIndeed, there is no need to embark on a stripping or the application of primer in the latter case: a simple light sanding is enough to create the grip<\/strong>. In short, we have made available a complete article on the subject of primers and primers, check it out!<\/p>\nThen, depending on the bike painting effect that you have chosen to undertake, you just have to follow the steps to the letter! It is possible to repaint your bike with a spray gun, as well as with a spray gun. The important thing is application, patience and care.<\/strong>
\nTip 1:<\/strong> try to do all the steps, from the base to the varnish, in a single work session, all the steps one after the other, because this will allow the optimal cohesion and the adhesion of the layers between them.
\nTip 2:<\/strong> Do not favor hard varnishes! They are more brittle and more sensitive to shocks! Did you know that flexible varnishes are the most suitable for bicycle paints?<\/p>\nPaint your bike chrome<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe chrome effect paint is an atypical paint: it is liquid like water, and it gives a real chrome effect!
\nThis is perfectly achievable for a person who has never painted.
\nWith a pistol, we will have the best results, while with an aerosol, it will be a little more sporty. An important thing: it is not possible to varnish with an aerosol, unless the chrome paint is allowed to dry for a very long time. We can note that the chrome paint has a certain resistance, and that if you treat your bike well, then it is not so important to varnish!<\/p>\n
Four important things to remember to achieve the chrome effect on a bike:<\/p>\n
\n- It is the undercoat lacquer, which is the essential step to achieve a beautiful mirror. Remember it should be as hard and shiny<\/strong> as possible. To do this, allow deep drying for 14 days.<\/li>\n
- Chromium is applied in very light layers, consumption is very low<\/li>\n
- Varnishing: Be careful, if you do not take into account the particular technique of applying the varnish, all the beautiful chrome effect will disappear!<\/li>\n
- Requirements: 250 ml of base (2C black lacquer), 250 ml of chrome, 250 ml of varnish
\nTechnical: see product pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBike chrome paint video:<\/p>\n
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