frame paint

what would be the best rattlecan paint to do a frame?ive had my tank and sidecovers done at a bodyshop...but im broke now,so i cant aford to pay out any more cash..i just need something durable im not to woried about the finish,just that it dosent chip if you touch it.

saveup for a few weeks and powder coat it.

you'll thank me:laugh:

mykznme wrote:

saveup for a few weeks and powder coat it.

you'll thank me:laugh:

I had a few spots on my frame that were rusty/peeling. I wire brushed, sanded, and primed the spots, and then painted with CHEAP ($1.99/can) rattle can paint from Do-It Center. Gloss Black. I masked with tape, paper towels, and old sheets. I used grey primer, also from the Do-It Center.
I thought that the cheap paint would last about a month, but it's been two years now, and it still looks great. Didn't do the whole frame, just touch-up. But I honestly can't tell where I painted, and where it's original.

Dupli color , Wheel paint about $5.00 a can Fuel proof , I have done several bikes it holds up well Limited colors though ..

I used engine enamel and baked it on in the sun (I'm in Cali). It holds up really well to oil and fuel and there's some decent colors available. I can check on the brand later if you want, I have a couple of cans left.

Hey dutchz how abought bar-b-q type paint same princeple
with the letting it bake in the sun..

I painted mine 12 years ago with good ol rustoleum, once it dried it was hard as rocks. Sanded first, then rustoleum primer, than 3 coats of the final color, (red on my frame) Light #0 steel wool between coats 1 and 2. Wait as long as it says on the can or longer to be completly dry between coats. Fuel/brake fluid proof too,seems like..
It's still in pretty good shape, but this winter it'll get powdercoated....

I have been thinking about useing some POR-15 it only cost about 40 a quart. GAs,oil,rust proof

Duplicolor engine enamel with ceramic. Super glossy, very durable. Lay it on wet, but be careful of runs. It does dry fast. I've painted a number of parts with it including my back wheel, plus a Santa Cruz mountain bike frame.
Also, John Deer lawnmower paint has a reputation for durability according to Goblin who used to frequent here.