paint

[jr315rn]

dumb question , im just starting to restore things, whats some tips and tricks to make my paint jibs come out nice,
every time i take something apart to paint it always get scratched when bolted back together,
help :)
jake

[HuffieVA]

Its two parts patience and one part quality paint (i.e. no spray cans)

[Nubbinz]

you can do a fine job with a spray can, the farther you hold it back the finer it goes on, no dripping . I usually hold the can back a foot. im a sand paper and primer kinda guy. tape it up or wrap it in plastic and dont take it off till its all back together is what i would say

[pantera1975]

The only thing that will hold up is catalyzed paint (automotive paint with hardners or activators like ppg, sikkens or Dupoint products.) its will stand up pretty well from gas or the worse yet brake fluid spilling on it.

[jr315rn]

what about powder coating, harbor freight has a small kit....
any ideas

[HuffieVA]

what about powder coating, harbor freight has a small kit....
any ideas

The main downside to powder coating is you need an oven big enough to bake your parts, small stuff works ok in a conventional oven, but a frame?

[jr315rn]

ya i have a small toaster oven i can use im just doing small parts (ie. nuts and bolts covers, little stuff.) bigger stuff i mite have to send out