September 8, 200817 yr I'm going to touch up the frame on my 07. The paintwork has come away and rubbed off on the lower part of the frame where the boots rub, on both sides. The right side is worse where the paint has actually come away from the frame and the left has simply just been rubbed off. I've got it ready to paint but i am wondering what is the best paint to use and do i have to put a base coat on it first to help it dry and set correctly??? Any help would be appreciated, ta!
September 9, 200817 yr Hi There, If you are keeping the bike, then I would say go for it best thing IMO would be to powder coat it, you can have it stripped back to the frame in half a day with a few basic tools... If you are planning on selling her, I personally would leave it alone, even if it does look a little used, that's what I would expect to see on a 'used' trials bike, if it was painted to perfection I would be asking myself why?? and what's lurking underneath?? Just my opinion however and you'll suit yourself I have no doubt :-) I had a quote for my frame powder coating on my Mont and I was pleased with the Edited September 9, 200817 yr by Dave_Askham
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