• Getting a frame blasted and then wishing to coat with laquer,would this last long,also any tips on blasting please,is glass blasting better than sand? no serious rust so looking for a process which isn't too harsh,anyone used the aluminium oxide process to remove paint,can this be cheaper?

  • Cover it in GOLD!

  • check out fast boy cycles, nice finish, seen it in the flesh, so to speak !
    two part car laqueur kit, spray and leave for a month to htfu

  • Do you aspire to something like this ?

    Serotta Competition Bicycle Forums - Full Chrome '88 Pinarello Montello

    Maybe worth considering using a similar method ? Contact the original poster and ask him

  • it won't look anything like that if its just steel.
    it should just turn out dull grey.

  • Getting a frame blasted and then wishing to coat with laquer,would this last long,also any tips on blasting please,is glass blasting better than sand? no serious rust so looking for a process which isn't too harsh,anyone used the aluminium oxide process to remove paint,can this be cheaper?

    Blasting will affect colour and surface texture of steel in many different ways. We use 3 different types of media (that I know of), also egg shell and vapour blasting.

    All would give differing results, have you any thoughts on how you want it to look after blasting ?

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Bare metal frame finish with laquer your tips please

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