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In short:<\/strong> To paint the bike frame: 1) disassemble all components, 2) clean and degrease the frame, 3) sand with sandpaper (grit 150), 4) cover the parts not to be painted, 5) apply at least 3 thin coats of spray paint, 6) apply the protective clear coat, 7) let it dry for 24 hours, 8) reassemble the bike.<\/div>\n

How to Paint a Bike Frame: Step-by-Step Guide<\/span><\/h1>\n
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One of the most frequently asked questions is how to paint a bicycle frame? Here is the complete guide to help you finish the paint job and make your bike look like new again.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Bike Frame Disassembly:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Never start painting the mountain bike frame without disassembling it: you would compromise the final look of the bicycle. The first thing to do before painting is to take the bike apart until you have the bare frame.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Everything connected to the frame must be removed. This includes the seat, wheel chain, derailleur, and everything else. To remove them, you will require:<\/span><\/div>\n
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Chain tool<\/span><\/div>\n
Allen hex key (4mm, 5mm, and 6mm)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Crescent wrench (adjustable wrench)<\/span><\/div>\n
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For painting, you will also need a protective clear coat. I used:<\/span><\/div>\n
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Blue Krylon Dual<\/span><\/div>\n
Krylon Clear Coat<\/span><\/div>\n
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With these tools, get there. The great thing about bikes is that every part you'll need to take off is easy to find. Do you have a hole that can be used to use an allen wrench? Well, use an allen wrench! This will require checking the disc brakes and bar stem and bottle holders. Use the socket wrench to get rid of the arms and the crescent wrench to remove the front fork and the chain wrench to repair the bike chain.<\/span><\/div>\n
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If you are just beginning to learn about this, be sure to be careful with all the pieces you remove as you will be required to return them later. Be sure to take care to store all the pieces. It is easy to drop small pieces on the way.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Clean the MTB frame:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Before you start painting the bike frame, you should clean it thoroughly to remove any grease or dirt. This cleaning can be as simple as using a damp cloth on the frame. But in some cases, you may also need specific agents to remove grease. The condition in which you keep the bike would be the main determinant here.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Read also: how to build a bicycle frame?<\/span><\/div>\n

Use sandpaper:<\/span><\/h3>\n
You will need to roughen the old paint so the new one adheres better. Sand the frame with sandpaper to get a suitable surface. Do not rub too hard to remove the entire paint; a few minutes of washing will do the job.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The grit I chose was 150 but I could have used even finer. The idea is to give the paint a smooth surface to cling to but not to remove all the previous paint.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Cover everything you don't want to paint:<\/span><\/div>\n
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There may be bike logos or stickers that you don't want to ruin with new paint; you can cover them with anything, so the paint doesn't touch them. Duct tape or shopping bags might be the right props to hide all these bike components.<\/span><\/div>\n

Painting:<\/span><\/h3>\n
Now it's time to paint. You can hang the whole frame with something to get a clear shot. If you don't have a good place to hang the frame, you can place it on the floor (don't forget to cover it with paper or a plastic sheet).<\/span><\/div>\n
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Apply at least 3 coats of paint. Once done with each coat, wait 5 minutes and let the first coat dry.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Read also: how to weld a bicycle frame?<\/span><\/div>\n