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velohobbit
What's the latest forum wisdom RE DIY paint jobs? Estimating the time/effort/reward for my Pre Cursa.

So far I'm factoring in:
1. Paint stripper (although given removal of DCM et al from these perhaps not worth it)
2. Sand paper/wire pads etc
3. 2K primer
4. coloured paints
5. 2k clearcoat
6. respirator etc
Still works out below cost I had quoted near me of £120 for frame alone.

Interested in peoples thoughts, love the idea but worry I could very quickly bit off more than I can chew.

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c.h.e. in reply to @velohobbit

I would only do it again if the plan was some spongy/drippy/flamy/masky (ok enough) paintjob. Single colour I'd always go to the cheap powdercoater that also does wet.
Materials including stripping and sanding stuff, primer and so on add up, I don't have a space that's big enough to move around, and as much as I like to think my eye/hand coordination is great, spraying a bike frame is tough.

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