has anyone rattle canned their frame?

RM250racer
Edited Date/Time 1/30/2014 2:44pm
im building a yz125 and the frames pretty rusty and needs paint. id really like to get it powdercoated but i dont have alot to spend. my only other option is spraying it myself. has anyone done it and have it turn out nice? any tips?

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MX Culture 1/29/2014 7:43pm
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i did it in 1990 to make my YZ look factory.
i wouldnt reccommend it.
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If this thread is anything like your others, I am tagging this as "In for COMEDY GOLD!"

I loved the PV one, I hadn't laughed that hard in awhile!
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I've done it before. Regardless of the coating, they all wear in the same places anyway. Just do a few coats and clear it and for less than $20 you'll be good to go.
RM250racer 1/29/2014 7:55pm
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Socket946 wrote:
If this thread is anything like your others, I am tagging this as "In for COMEDY GOLD!" I loved the PV one, I hadn't laughed that...
If this thread is anything like your others, I am tagging this as "In for COMEDY GOLD!"

I loved the PV one, I hadn't laughed that hard in awhile!
im glad i can make people laugh. even when im not trying to...

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olddude 1/29/2014 7:57pm
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I wouldn't, but what the hell give it a shot.. try epoxy appliance paint.
RM250racer 1/29/2014 8:01pm
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olddude wrote:
I wouldn't, but what the hell give it a shot.. try epoxy appliance paint.
i used to be really into bmx and would re-paint my frame at least once a month and it always held up. just got sick of the colors id chose. but i feel like it only would hold up because i let it bake in the sun all day. ill look into that paint
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Socket946 wrote:
If this thread is anything like your others, I am tagging this as "In for COMEDY GOLD!" I loved the PV one, I hadn't laughed that...
If this thread is anything like your others, I am tagging this as "In for COMEDY GOLD!"

I loved the PV one, I hadn't laughed that hard in awhile!
RM250racer wrote:
im glad i can make people laugh. even when im not trying to...
I'm not sure what the fuck that reply from Socket was even about.....But I didn't find any humor in you just asking a simple question. Blink

RM250racer.........If you have your bike stripped down and ready to paint.....don't! It won't last and you'll just have to go through the entire process of stripping it down again , because the paint won't hold up. Find yourself a great powder coating company and take it to them. It will hold up 10X better than just about any paint you could ever put on.

Also......is this possibly for the YZ build? Just curious.
RM250racer 1/29/2014 8:13pm
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jeffro503 wrote:
I'm not sure what the fuck that reply from Socket was even about.....But I didn't find any humor in you just asking a simple question. :blink...
I'm not sure what the fuck that reply from Socket was even about.....But I didn't find any humor in you just asking a simple question. Blink

RM250racer.........If you have your bike stripped down and ready to paint.....don't! It won't last and you'll just have to go through the entire process of stripping it down again , because the paint won't hold up. Find yourself a great powder coating company and take it to them. It will hold up 10X better than just about any paint you could ever put on.

Also......is this possibly for the YZ build? Just curious.
i had a thread a while back about a bike i couldnt get the powervalve to open and came on here for help. i got alot of good suggestions on it and finally figured it out. but apparently i should take up comedy instead of moto.

and youd be correct that its for the build.
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I used to spray my white Honda frame all the time to touch it up, spray with a wet edge
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I'd only do it for touch ups, but PJ1 use to make all the OEM colors...
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jeffro503 wrote:
I'm not sure what the fuck that reply from Socket was even about.....But I didn't find any humor in you just asking a simple question. :blink...
I'm not sure what the fuck that reply from Socket was even about.....But I didn't find any humor in you just asking a simple question. Blink

RM250racer.........If you have your bike stripped down and ready to paint.....don't! It won't last and you'll just have to go through the entire process of stripping it down again , because the paint won't hold up. Find yourself a great powder coating company and take it to them. It will hold up 10X better than just about any paint you could ever put on.

Also......is this possibly for the YZ build? Just curious.
Did you see posts about how he "tested" the power valve?

I'm sorry, but it was epic in every way.

As for the frame, there are Harbor freight powder coating kits. Just need one of those, and a junk over to bake it in, and you're set.
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Trav138 1/29/2014 8:42pm
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Socket946 wrote:
If this thread is anything like your others, I am tagging this as "In for COMEDY GOLD!" I loved the PV one, I hadn't laughed that...
If this thread is anything like your others, I am tagging this as "In for COMEDY GOLD!"

I loved the PV one, I hadn't laughed that hard in awhile!
I painted a kx frame before and it held up. As someone else said, i also used PJ 1 but is was to just touch up and get me through the season. Good luck and post some pics when done.
Socket946 don't be a dick
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Socket946 wrote:
Here are some links:

http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-deluxe-powder-coat-kit.html

https://youtu.be/NS0LCiDaqUc


Mind you, it's more expensive than actually having a frame done, but you'll get to DIY..
Prismatic has any color that you could want at good prices and quan as low as 1 lb. The problem is that you need to bead blast and have a large oven. Other than that, it is easy.
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Rattle can, just finished yesterday
RM250racer 1/29/2014 8:59pm
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Rattle can, just finished yesterday[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/01/29/43754/s1200_IMAG0161.jpg[/img]
Rattle can, just finished yesterday
that thing is sweet! i love the blue fork kawis. what paint did you use? im going to assume no ride time yet?
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O'Reillys, primer,engine enamel, and clear coat
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Rattle canned several frames, came out ok. Take your time and you will be fine.

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mxer613 wrote:
Rattle can, just finished yesterday[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/01/29/43754/s1200_IMAG0161.jpg[/img]
Rattle can, just finished yesterday
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jathey 1/29/2014 11:03pm
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I have never done it any other way. PJ1 when available. I have also been known to pull the motor and swingarm and just blast the lower cradle.



keyboardjockey750 1/29/2014 11:18pm
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Matthes used to rattle can the pros frames. The one week he didn't, he got firedWoohoo
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40Plus_922mx 1/29/2014 11:43pm
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Prep the hell out of it. I mean a good solid job. Use a good quality paint. Do several coats allowing each to completely dry. Then hit it all with a clear coat. When you get it all back together apply a frame guard or grip tape to the areas prone to wear. It will last at least a few years depending on how and where you ride. Also just be careful when you pressure wash the frame areas.
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I did my daughters 65 years ago, preped it right and took my time and it turned out real good. Now I am going to do my rm, then updated front fender/plate combo, and want to cut the side plates down some, going to match them up to the 2014 rmz250, my buddy works at dealer and we are going to take them off a new bike as template.
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I did my old YZ with the two part PJ1 Yamaha Blue (blue followed by clear) and it came out great. All in the prep.
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I've done half a dozen, heck, some with Krylon that cost's 1.99 a can.

Prep it real good. Sand and wirebrush the whole frame. If you can feel pits or scratches, you'll see them.

Whatever paint you use, prime it with the brand you're gonna finish it with.

When it's prepped, a real light first coat of primer, some call it a piss coat.

Let that dry real good, on a hot day in the Sun, 30 minutes is good.

Then 2 or 3 coats of primer over that. Flat red, white, grey, it doesn't matter.

Then, same with whatever color you go with. Piss coat, then 3 or 4 coats color.


It will look great, and wear fine.
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What can a body shop charge to do it, like $50?

I say splurge.
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Spartacus wrote:
What can a body shop charge to do it, like $50?

I say splurge.
A local shop told me $200-250 a few years back, i was cheaper to powder.....so I jsut spray bombed it.
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mxer613 wrote:
O'Reillys, primer,engine enamel, and clear coat

Before

After
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Spartacus wrote:
What can a body shop charge to do it, like $50?

I say splurge.
dl117 wrote:
A local shop told me $200-250 a few years back, i was cheaper to powder.....so I jsut spray bombed it.
Spartacus is out of touch with the real world, 2 to 400 at a body shop.


I'd go the can route, put the money saved into a fresh set of Dunlops, where it really counts.
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Spartacus wrote:
What can a body shop charge to do it, like $50?

I say splurge.
dl117 wrote:
A local shop told me $200-250 a few years back, i was cheaper to powder.....so I jsut spray bombed it.
motogrady wrote:
Spartacus is out of touch with the real world, 2 to 400 at a body shop. I'd go the can route, put the money saved into...
Spartacus is out of touch with the real world, 2 to 400 at a body shop.


I'd go the can route, put the money saved into a fresh set of Dunlops, where it really counts.
Don't forget to spray paint the Dunlops too. Chicks dig that more than the frame.

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