Frame paintwork.

[Le singe]

I've bought myself an R100 as a restoration project,for no other reason than I toured France on one about 15 years ago,and,with increasing age,nostalgia is starting to creep up!
The frame needs repainting but there isn't an epoxy resin coater near to me,but I've spoken to a company that can spray the frame in '2-pack'.
In England,I always used epoxy resin,but I know some people favour '2-pack'
Has anyone used it,(had it done),and what are the opinions on durability,shine,touching-up chips,etc?
Thanks.

 

[Bigmixer]

Le Singe,
I did a Suzuki GSX1100E frame with 2pack many years ago and it seemed more durable than the original finish. Touching up is not a problem. My '03 Gsx1400 (summer use only) needed touching up on a regular basis!
Bigmixer
PS If you are thinking about doing it yourself, by all means but made sure you have proper air-fed breathing eqipment, the fumes are LETHAL!

 

[Le singe]

Thanks for the info,I think I'll give it a try,(Hobsons choice!).
I won't be doing it myself though,me and paintwork don't mix,I normally get my partner to do it as she has the patience required!

 

[Rob Farmer]

Hammerite Garage door paint works a treat if you want a good durable finish. Costs a round a tenner for the paint.

No point spending more on an Airhead cause it all looks the same when it's covered in oil

 

[MikeP]

I second the Hammerite option. Go for the smooth stuff in aerosol cans. I'm sure it's what the finish is on current engines etc.

As it's an enamel it's heat resistant enough and isn't affected by oil and petrol the way other paints can be.

Easy to touch up too!

A mates R80/7 we're are getting close to finishing. The engine has been painted in silver Hammerite and the frame in gloss black.
There's a satin finish too, used that on the headlamp bowl etc.

 

[Le singe]

I'll get a can tomorrow and test the finish on a bit of the frame.
What was done in the way of preparation before spraying,total rust removal? Or just rubbing down to provide a key?

 

[Le singe]

I've just done a search on the Hammerite smooth spray paint and it's answered all the questions.
It's gotta be worth a go,don't like the bit in the info about paint runs,I think I'll be delegating the actual spraying to my other half!
Being female,if there's a problem,it can only be the paint,not her
Thanks again for the info.

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

if i remember correctly - 2 pack IS epoxy.

Think araldite.

adhesive and hardener mixed together.

same as 2 pack paint

 

[MikeP]

I'll get a can tomorrow and test the finish on a bit of the frame.
What was done in the way of preparation before spraying,total rust removal? Or just rubbing down to provide a key?

Hammerite claim the paint can be applied straight over rust and will inhibit its return.

It's true to some extent. We just rubbed it down to bare metal to be sure. I used a combination of various circular wire brushes and emery 'flap-wheels' in a drill to do most of the work.

The paint is touch dry in minutes but does take a few days to cure properly to it's hardest finish. Try using a hot-air gun or old hair-dryer to help cure the paint as you spray it on. Warming the surface first helps it too.

Like any spraying with aerosols, lots of thin coats and avoid the temptation to get too much paint on too soon is the way to get good results.