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Got a new steel frame coming, and looking to protect the finish where poss. Going to squirt frame saver inside, but i was wondering what I might do to protect the finish?
I was thinking of some sort of spray coating, is there a lacqer that goes over car paint?
Paint shop or DIY? Does anybody have any suggestions?
Somwhere close to Sheffield if poss.
Cheers,
Alex
I take it, its a bare steel frame?
Laquering it will make it look dull but if you want it protecting give it a couple of coats.
Personally wouldnt bother with 'frame saver' Do you expect to be keeping it for 15+ years?
It's painted, I just want an extra layer between the steel and my donkey-like riding.
Would you just slap it on with a brush, I was ready to pay a car bodywork shop if necessary.
A
PS, as to the Framesaver, I have one 10yr old bike, so it's possible. And I just don't like the thought of any rust in there.
A
Your not realistically going to prevent marks and scratches with a little extra laquer. I understand you want to preserve the paintwork the best you can but your really just going to have to accept that it will get scratched eventually. After the first couple of marks, you wil give up caring, and to be fair, its probably only ever you thats going to notice them.
I deffinatly wouldnt pay a garage to respray it before you started, and laquer aint gonna stick to that lovely fresh paintwork unless you key the surface by sanding it down, which i'm faily sure you wouldnt want to do to a new bike. Best save the money and in a few years when its really looking used, strip it down and get it powder coated, which can be cheeper than you think and will give it a harder wearing finnish.
OK, I guess that's that conundrum sorted then. Thanks for the advice, I'll save my money.
Also, I can start building as soon as it arrives 🙂
Thanks all,
Alex