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12/30/2013 11:26 AM

Okay so, using rustoleum primer, gloss rustoleum paints and clear coat, about how much would it cost me tottal to paint my frame,bars, and forks? Also. About how much would I need for the whole project in supplies?
I'm planning to sand down my bike, prime, sand with higher grade lightly... Then spray color, a couple times then apply stickers(old '79 dk logos) and then clear coat over a few times.

While I've never painted a bike before. I've done quite allot of artsy crap before :3 so I'll post a full how to later with pictures when it's all done. But till the weather warms up all I can do is buy the materials. So... Some suggestions on how much sandpaper, primer, paint, gloss, tape would be a nice starting point for me :3


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12/30/2013 11:33 AM

1 can of primer
1 can of clearcoat
1 an of paint add up the prices

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12/30/2013 11:38 AM

SUNDAYBMX187 wrote:

1 can of primer
1 can of clearcoat
1 an of paint add up the prices

2 cans of clear. You want a thick layer of clear so its more durable. and i used 2 of color too

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12/30/2013 1:09 PM

DeviantBMX123 wrote:

2 cans of clear. You want a thick layer of clear so its more durable. and i used 2 of color too

i was just saying the basic necessities but yeah 2 clearcoats would be good

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12/30/2013 1:22 PM
Edited Date/Time: 12/30/2013 1:24 PM

1 can of primer
2 cans of paint
2 cans of clear
Around $40

Then you want to grab some steel wool, sandpaper, and heavy duty paint thinner. OR Your best bet is find somebody with an electric sander and use it, otherwise youll be sitting there all day sanding and cleaning and it might cost $30+ for everything youll need just to raw it out like that.

Edit: you may even need 3 cans of paint. And I personally prefer Duplicolor over rustoleum. Much better paint, same price, more colors.

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12/30/2013 1:29 PM

not much...

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