Vinyl Wrap or Rattle Can?

[DreadHead]

The paint work on my GPX looks like it was done by a myopic schizophrenic on speed.

Its got more runs than the NYSE had a few of years ago.

The finish is like a braille version of War and Peace.

So, it's gonna need a hell of a lotta prep to get nice and smooth before I even think about the finish.

Being a frugal Yorkshireman I want to get the best finish for the best price, and I'm quite keen on having a go myself.

SO, what experience/results have people had with either Rattle cans or Vinyl wrap and how much did they spend?

Cheers
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[Spudda]

I've had some wrap done on mine and finishes the job nicely

The Rad Guard was £30
The Front Sprocket cover was £10
The Infills were £30 for the pair but these were made of two pieces joined at the 90'degree

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[stinkwheel]

Vinyl takes a bit of getting used to but you can get a decent enough finish. Mines not perfect but it's good enough for what I want.

Thing is, you're probably going to have to spray it to a certain level anyway. Wrap won't stick to rough surfaces and any runs/imperfections WILL show through.

Haven't taken many pictures yet but here's one of it part assembled. Tank and mudguard are wrapped.
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Only use 3M vinyl.
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[ricklincs45]

Years ago I resprayed the frame on my 440 Maico using spray cans - it came out fantastically well. Having said that, it was in the middle of summer, so the air temperature was warm and the air wasn't damp.

Seems to get the best results from home spraying you need a warm shed/garage/spare bedroom (!) with low humidity. Damp air (something you can't avoid at this time of year) will bugger-up the paint finish.

If you have a dehumidifier (or can borrow one) I'd recommend using it before, during and after you spray.

As a previous poster has mentioned, preparation of the item you're painting is crucial - any imperfections will show through, so you need to get the base as good as you can. Time spent on prep' is better than time spent trying to rectify imperfections later.

Build up paint in thin layers and warm the can prior to using (airing cupboard is useful for that) - it should stop the paint 'spitting' while spraying. Also make sure you spend plenty of time shaking the can to mix paint properly. Don't worry too much about getting a full gloss finish on your paint, you should be able to achieve that using clear lacquer for your final coat.

You may need to rub the paint down between coats to remove any dust/imperfections - use the finest grade wet & dry paper you can find and use lots of water. Obviously, allow the part you're painting to dry thoroughly before re-applying next coat.

I've never done this myself, but a friend built layers of paint up on his tank, then used T-Cut to bring out the shine.

Hope that helps.

Rick @ www.80bikes.com

[Polarbear]

Don't do it in the kitchen like I did with a trike frame one winter. The finish was excellent, my back after sleeping on the sofa till I got all the overspray off everything wasn't
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[stirlinggaz]

hi,
avoid t-cut like the plaque, its mud in a bottle.
use proper compound & finish off with the best wax/polish you can find.(i use 3M or farecla stuff)
cheers,
GAZ