So FINALLY got me James frame in the shed

Now i need to paint it

Dont want to powder coat as i will need to modify, you know how it is, adding brackets taking away etc etc.

Stove enameling is out too for the same reason.

Wanted something i could brush paint so it is easy to touch up the rock damage thats the problem with living in Derbyshire. Also easy to repaint an area that gets damaged due to welding / modifying etc.

Tried smoothrite in the past but the bonding qualities are hit and miss plus it seems to chip off at the first sign of a rock or tree interface moment so what does the panel recommend?

Must be easy to brush on, cheap cos i'm now broke and easily available. Oh yes and available in maroon? well it is a James replica after all

I know its spray can paint but PJ1 is top quality and tough as nails for a cellous paint when applyed over primer (PJ1 also) gives great results!!!

its only around

My uncle painted a vintage road bike with coach paint. You brush it on but it then it goes glossy and the brush marks disappear! Looked great he said! Not sure how tough it is though?

Cheers

sean

OTF,

Try commercial vehicle chassis paint. It is available from car paint suppliers and the last I heard, it was about

Tried everyhing and ended up with POR15 from the states, comes in a pint tin but goes a long way. Not cheap but it has lasted 7 trials to date included jet washed and not a mark. Started with POR15 zinc primer. You are looking at

use the smoothrite but thin it right down and wack on loads of thin coats

Synthetic enamel (black of course, but you can get other colours if you want to ponce around). Buy it from any decent auto paint supplier in a tin. It's not expensive and it brushes on a treat. It's also very durable.

I've used it a lot on classic car restorations and also on my bike frames.