How to paint a frame?

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Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:58 pm

Hey guys. I have a 1980 Xs850 frame and 1970's era sidecar frame both needing the frames sandblasted and repainted. I want to get them done in a way that looks great and will last but I'm not sure about how to go about it. I'm willing to spend some money but I just ruled out powder coating since the lowest quote I received was $700 for both frames, swingarm and triple tree with the note that the exhaust headers on my bike are close enough to the frame to cause the finish to bubble.... yeah.... so what are my options to make it look good and have the durability to last?

Johnj · #2 Unread post by **Johnj** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:40 am

You might want to think about Imron.

Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:16 am

what's imron?

Johnj · #4 Unread post by **Johnj** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:44 am

The Ultimate in Commercial Finishes!

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This two-component, low-VOC polyurethane clearcoat is the versatile choice for vehicles requiring extra protection and lasting style.

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* Resist yellowing. Miles down the road and years after painting, vehicles retain their true colors.

Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:42 am

Are you by chance an imron salesman?

Right now it looks like I'm going to use POR15 with a UV protectant top coat. How does imron compare in price, quality and ease of use?

Johnj · #6 Unread post by **Johnj** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:30 pm

Sorry I not a salesman or a rep. I just remember that painting your frame with Imron (black with the clear coat) was the thing to do before powder coating was available.

Cycleguy19 · Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:27 am

i have the same dilema. my buddy told me to use a product called KBS coatings. He just sealed his tank with it. Says them guys are better than por.

slimcolo · #8 Unread post by **slimcolo** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:11 am

Another option is agriculture/industrial paint. It is cheap ($32 a gal.) fairly durable, and some of it is rust converting. The drawback is that it is low gloss,almost flat. But looks OK for a frame. Also only comes in black, white, executive beige, battle ship grey, Olive drab, dark brown, IH red, JD Green and Yellow, and Case yellow.