spray paint a bike at home with supreme quality DIY

[@vassiliskyriakopoulos4450]

Is there any way that I can paint my bike without having to dissasemble it??

[@ETOE]

Yes check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIeYYYOved59erc

[@sml2238]

don't be a pussy. use a sledgehammer to disassemble it!

[@ice-tgaming4609]

@@sml2238 yeah ahahaha

[@1to10review]

Ask ur girlfriend 😝

[@billrose2202]

Sure just dump it in a bathtub of paint and finished haha

[@franciscorodriguez275]

My girlfriend painted my frame, it came out gorgeous.

[@MFormers]

Pussy

[@franciscorodriguez275]

@@jakejollimore5453 If it´s in Martin´s voice, haha. If it´s just you trying to grab a like well, fuck you.

[@JonathanDiaz-on9mo]

did you drill the rivets or her? ...lol

[@Laughter_Shots1]

😂😂😂😂

[@dylanguthrie2716]

Jake Jollimore you reek of toxic masculinity

[@DustyFingersRC]

Just signed up to Tinder so hopefully I can soon spray my frame.

[@killjoysenpai5311]

Pussy

[@shawno9564]

For the amount of bikes this fella has done and still have the enthusiasm and energy day after day I have to say that is a rare thing in this day and age. One of the funniest youtubers out there. Great way to pass the time and put smiles on people's faces.

[@SimonCash]

That looks amazing. I would not believe that finish was achieved using spray cans. It just shows you what skill/experience, time and patience can achive. Great job!

[@chrisalbertdeleon5354]

Thanks for all your tips ! After so many man hours, I managed to successfully paint my bike using spraypaint with amazing results!

[@pmrize]

Once again Martyn, you blow us away with your enthusiasm, humour and willingness to share your knowledge... Massive thumbs up 👍

[@petartoshkov2076]

Give it your thumbs up, or ask your girlfriend to do it if you are too afraid

[@fkbrains1769]

@@_kngts2293 hahahaha man up ya 🐈

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@petartoshkov2076 Naja, that was pretty bad German humor

[@berry1035]

This guy cracks me up he’s a legend and always does an amazing job 😀

[@SketchPaint]

I came to see how to spray a bike but instead my manhood was insulted

[@fehlrock]

Lol

[@joeh773]

you mean your womanhood, right ;)

[@James-yy4vl]

Get your girlfriend to dry your tears for you.

[@_tanitani_]

I came to see how to spray paint a bike but instead my humanhood was insulted.

[@scalercenthusiasm6983]

pussy

[@bonlmdc6999]

I love how it’s super informational and mixed with a little humour. Good job Martin!!!

[@ephraimtio2326]

Great paint job! Do you have to sand every coloured coating or just the every clear coating only?

[@dickskinthin9192]

Only sand the primer and clear coat. Paint should need sanding unless you mess it up and get drips.

[@zairemrenthlei9478]

If you are too scared to drill holes you can ask your girlfriend’s boyfriend to do it.

[@davidwells6556]

@ Zairem Renthlei I would give them my phone number, but they can get it from their girlfriend.

[@CyclingLifePT]

I have to get a girlfriend first, but that conflicts with my daily schedule of riding my bike...

[@tommycocacocke]

@@CyclingLifePT dont! I got one! You Will end up with 2 passangers behind u in a trailer the one time u get 2 ride!

[@lyanbv]

could have converted to internal cables... but perhaps there was no girlfriend around?

[@izigswe]

The holes are already there from the begining.

[@Superfly1503]

In my experience, painting your own bike is a recipe for problems. This guy is a pro. He makes diy look so simple and for him it is. I’ve tried twice now to paint my bike and run into issues both times which rendered the job a waste. If I can be bothered with it I will be paying someone like this artisan to do it for me.

[@motowerkz3678]

I love how you use montana's ETOE, Ive been a graffiti artist for 14 years and its my preferred paint for everything! I painted my track fairing for my motorcycle along with many bikes, always holds up and allows for nice paint fades and quality opaque colors. Good stuff man! You are reinforcing techniques I have been using for years, good to know I was doing it right from the beginning.

[@JP-it7ln]

I've used MTN 94 for my motorcycle fairing and seems okay without clear coat so far.. been meaning to re-do them. Any reason to use the product mentioned in the video over MTN 94? if better, I might give that a try.. also have you put 2k clear on your finish? no issues?

[@IraklisKourtis]

Hi Moto, I tried Montana Gold but was getting blobs of paint all over. I noticed that nozzle gradually gets saturated and then it sputters the blobs. Any ideas how to avoid this?

[@motowerkz3678]

@@IraklisKourtis Hey man, the only way to avoid this honestly is cycling through multiple caps. Caps are super cheap, I would suggest getting a sample pack so you can test a bunch of different styles. Most likely you would want a "blue dot" cap. You want a low pressure cap meant for fading because they have better atomization. This modern day paint from the high end brand is SUPER opaque and thick so it has CRAZY coverage. So after using half a can or so of paint you will get some spatter because the paint is drying in the nozzle as you are spraying. hope that helps. also if you have a local graffiti shop, go support it.

[@toshio609]

I'm currently trying to DIY paint. I've finished removing the old paint, but I wanted to see how a professional does the process of painting the new design. This video is exactly what I was looking for. wonderful. It was very helpful. thank you.

[@ryone4681]

How was the result ?

[@jean-paulmaeyaert9906]

hi Martin, you changed my life! I now dare to do this spray-jobs, I'm truly grateful!

[@robertbell5690]

Awesome work. Questions for you: 1) How would this process/materials differ for a steel bike frame; 2) What do you do to clean the frame between sanding and coats of paint to avoid debris from sticking to the frame. Thanks!

[@ETOE]

I lick it, just lick it!

[@kevinsimbillo7951]

@@ETOE seriously though, what do you use to clean it? Alcohol?

[@ETOE]

Serious! I lick it. But if you think use alcohol. But please send me pictures afterwards. I love that kind of stuff.

[@kevinsimbillo7951]

@@ETOE Help us out here. We really are a newbie thats why we ask questions like this. I myself not really sure what to use to clean it. Is water enough?

[@Koen030NL]

@@kevinsimbillo7951 He said it, use alcohol. Im gonna wash it down with water first and before every coat of paint make sure you degrease it, with alcohol preferably.

[@billygiibs4268]

this guy should be a world famous bike painter like wow

[@leqin]

Thats a hell of a impressive paint job that puts some top brands to shame. Lots of respect.

[@Browardchaz]

I don't even have a bike to paint I just like the guys sense of humour 😂

[@johnmel9456]

This guy is really cool. Definitely a character. That's what the world needs .

[@Nettwork007]

Progress with each video :) - great music and sense of humor on high level as always :)

[@nikolapocrnja6044]

This is the content I came for. Can't wait for more budget videos or how to paint your bike in one day or something out of comfort of your place, like, you come to Berlin and you improvise on my frame, on street. Nice job as always, I see why are you pro painter and not comedian.

[@steven-long]

The quality does look fab. I would love to see someone attempt a painted raw metal effect, with brass burnishing and weld burns. something i have been thinking about for while but no idea how to attempt

[@heatherfoster7823]

Start by stripping your bike down to the steel. I use EZ Strip. Just paint it on, second coat 10 minutes later and then wrap it with plastic wrap. Wait like and hour and the paint will be falling off. Scrape it with a paint scraper, wash it with water then scrub it with #0000 Steel wool and Brasso metal polish

[@thelaw11]

Well this process should work fine on my motorbike too right? I’m just gonna paint the tank of the bike , maybe something else which might need attention , and this process (I think) should do the trick

[@SteveFullerBikes]

Thanks for this. Just bought a fork that needs to be painted a different color to match the bike. This all helped out a bunch!

[@ronwunderlich3883]

I enjoy all your paint videos, and you inspired me to do also a bike painting. I used the color brand you recommended, but failed on things I didn't expected. 1. Glue of the Masking tape stuck on the color - (what is wrong? More Sanding between), I used 3M tabe and oramask) 2. Small paint chips after removing the masking tabe. I'm sorry to haven't made a video on that ☺️

[@veganozaur1200]

Hi Martin! Thanks for your awesome tutorials and sense of humor. I was wondering if you could give us more information on the "drying time" inbetween the primer, top coat, decals and clear coat. I have read the instruction on the can but I heavily failed my test projet. Thanks!!!

[@drollish1572]

Veganozaur same here, would be nice to know the dry time between all layers

[@tranminhnhat2977]

Time to turn my Trek Madone into a Shrek Madone

[@oftankoftan]

Shrek mad one

[@antonhelsgaun]

oh no. What are you going to do to my brand new trek madone?

[@Saltria]

@@antonhelsgaun he making it cooler

[@Saltria]

@@antonhelsgaun he making it cooler

[@elongatedmusket5630]

Post Madone

[@alexivanov55]

Wow! This is my favorite color! How did KZbin know that I want to paint my bike and even in that color?! Dude you inspired me!

[@mortenhansen3455]

Do you ever have problems with the paint cracking around letters when removing the sticker? Should the paint be 100% dry or while it's still a bit tacky?

[@ETOE]

No I have no problems. Just do it full cured.

[@mortenhansen3455]

@@ETOE Okay thanks. How many layers are you painting? Primer, color and all..?

[@ETOE]

@@mortenhansen3455 6 layers

[@mortenhansen3455]

@@ETOE 2 layers of primer, 2 layers of color and 2 layers of clear coat?

[@mymindfulhome1013]

I was thinking about DIY painting my bike frame, but now I'm saving money for someone to do this for me...

[@trentwilliams5212]

Yep

[@HappySingh-ri9qh]

🤣

[@Jon2cut]

Are you pusSY?

[@mymindfulhome1013]

Zero Kun I also live in a small house so Ill have to do that in the living room 😂

[@ericmuller6582]

You also can ask your girlfriend...or your microwave or...

[@johndoyle4723]

Great video, thanks, a really good finish. I cringed a bit at the end when riveting the cable guides, I thought you may scratch the frame, I would have had my work table covered in old carpet. But I watched the whole video with admiration for your skill.

[@Curtcou]

took me the whole vid to figure out what your shirt and the sticker really say xD

[@69sound81]

Just finished painting my frame. It took me like 3 or 4 days of sripping the paint and sanding in free time. I used thinner to degrease the aluminium and then a light swipe with isopropilic alcohol to gwt rid of any residue from the thinner, hands, etc. Primed it (1 hand, light sanding and second hand). Let it cure for about 2 hours (fast dry primer in hot Mexico climate), apply a frost hand of white to the front part (faded front to back) let it sit for 15 min, apply secord hand of faded white and a light fade of black from back to front (i left a fade from white pait to grey primer to black paint as an undercoat). Let it sit for about 20 min and apply frost coat of pure metalic red, apply second coat of same metalic red, apply 1st coat of the final colour which is inferno red with flakes, apply second hand of inferno red, apply frost black fade from back to front, apply second fade hand of black in the same way, finally apply a detailing hand of black to get the perfect fade I was looking for and let it cure over night to apply 1st coat of clear coat tomorrow once the day heats up. Untill now, it seems perfect to me almost like a profesional custom paintjob to be honest. All thanks to this channel

[@mathguy829]

On a scale of 1 to 10, this how-to video is an ELEVEN.

[@RandyDrayton]

I knew within the first 5 seconds this was gonna be gold.

[@Booth00000]

This was such a fantastic and complete walk through. Thank you

[@jansq2205]

Great video! I wish you would have listed the drying times for each painting step. Also, won't the 2K clear coat harden in the can between the first layer and final layer if there's a day between those steps?

[@ETOE]

You have 48 hours to use the can.

[@irishpotatogamer1850]

@@ETOE thanks I was Wondering this too

[@twisterwiper]

Wow. Very nice job. I feel more confident taking on restoring my old 80s Kalkhoff BMX bike to it's former glory, thanks to you. I have been thinking about doing the lettering with goldleaf. I wonder how hard it is.

[@mrafroblak]

Hey man. I just found this video because I was having a helluva time with the clear coat. Bought regular clear without the hardener. I had to sand this clear off multiple times because I kept getting orange peel, it didn’t harden, and not a smooth clear. For myself, I took the bike all the way down to the metal. Sprayed it with primer, sanded with 40 grit. Primed, then sanded with 60. Repeated this process all the way to 2000 grit where I wet sanded 1000, 1500, and 2000. An OG told me that was the best way to do it. Sprayed the color on and wet sanded with 3000. Sprayed color a 2nd time. Looked really good until the clear was put on. Found this video and I’m ordering the clear with the hardener. I think I’ll go 1000 grit after the first coat of clear and then spray the 2nd.

[@rickiekewene4472]

I have a couple of questions about the use of Masking tape and decals/stencils. What length of time do you recommend for laying down the masking tape/decals prior to the next coat and when would you remove them after the next coat. Also is there a special technique to get clean lines and how many coats are too much for when you use decals.

[@BatisChannelYT]

Instead of using that kind of sandpaper, you should use 3D sandpaper. If you are going to prime the bike you don't have to sand it to P800 because you simply are wasting your time, you have to do it up to 320 if you want or 400 then prime it, and sand it again to P800, then paint it. And you forgot to do or to tell (if you did it behind camera), to degrease the surface, otherwise there could appear defects on the finished bike. Before putting the clear coat, you have to sand it, not after putting the clear coat. Clear coat just has the waves that it has under it. How do I know it? I paint cars. By the way, the result was so good, you did extra work but you got a nice result! Keep it up, and take those as suggestions not as bad comment :)

[@TheLineSeeker]

Do you sand the colour then with 800?

[@BatisChannelYT]

@@TheLineSeeker If you have used those flakes you do sand it just to avoid them to get out the surface. But if you don't use flakes you just sand the primer, then paint and then the clear coat. Colour is only sanded if you use flakes or if there are some mistakes on it that you have to solve before the last coat.

[@jacobs-h398]

At what point in the process do you degrease?

[@BatisChannelYT]

@@jacobs-h398 Before sanding you clean it just in case to remove particles that could scratch the surface. And once you sand you have to degrease because you will put primer on it. Then it depends on technique, if it is wet/wet you don't have to sand it to paint it, but if you have to sand because you use a different technique, then you have to degrease again.

[@OriolChias]

Brilliant as usual! Could you do a video explaining how-to convert a Satin Matt black bike to glossy finish? I'd like to convert my Specialized Tarmac Pro disc 2019 (Matt Satin black) to a shiny finish without loosing my logos and maintaining my black color. Should I use 1000 sanding paper and then just apply 2K clear coat?

[@retrobikechannel2599]

yes , pretty much. just remember to degrease between

[@filtvedt6997]

How long did it take for you to get what the logo really is hilarious 😂😂 great vid

[@ETOE]

5 seconds and supermeme came to my mind thinking about supreme hypebeasts.

[@kevinmorales8449]

ETOE whats the name of the spray can you used ?

[@ETOE]

@@kevinmorales8449 I call her Betzie.

[@whatisjaspdoing]

@@ETOE This ^^

[@JohnS916]

I know my sticker would go on cockeyed, he made mounting everything look so easy. Great video

[@juandelacruz5728]

Spray painted my son's Giant TCR road bike following your advise. Not as good as the one you made but following your details very closely helps a lot. My son is happy with his newly painted road bike.

[@ETOE]

That is awesome!

[@benbricker469]

The last two videos i watched on painting a bike.. two different people.. and I loved them both haha great stuff. I didnt even watch the bikes get painted I just listened

[@UlrichVIII]

another great video, thx dude :D PS: you sense of humour is hilarious hahahaha

[@tanguy07123]

Do you wash off any sanding dust prior to spraying the frame ? If so is their any technique because water tends to leave drops in inaccessible areas.. Thanks for all this information though

[@ETOE]

Yes I lick the dust off with my tongue.

[@skdavey8]

You can use a tack cloth to wipe it down, the same technique used in auto painting or woodwork

[@trystuff9631]

Just rinse with water and wipe with alcohol hahahaha

[@timjohns3743]

Do you mask up your tinge first?

[@bleedingfly]

@@timjohns3743 Shave it, dude.

[@shakurvariawa8315]

I came here to see something simple but you've given me something much better

[@ralexlu]

1 minute in and I already love this guy. Subscribed!

[@Jorology]

Dang, I wanted him to build the bike up soooooo bad, that would look nice

[@bobbyjolene916]

New to your vids. The clowning in the beginning hella caught me off guard! Lol peaked my interest to check your channel. 👍

[@davidwells6556]

He had to go ask his girlfriend for the rivet gun adapter. HAHAHA

[@paulmorrison30]

Excellent! Thanks for this. This enabled me to produce the best quality DIY spraying of a frame I have ever done 👍🏾

[@lilseal7524]

Can you help share where you got your products from? I’m in Canada and looking to touch up a carbon frame with gloss red. Thx

[@giroarellano7070]

Hi! How long did you let the first coat of primer dry before the second coat? also how long did you let the second of primer dry before applying the red one? And one more, what is the grit of the sand paper you used on the primer before applying the red one? I'm sorry I have lots of questions. Thank you so much!

[@hmsinc.1645]

Same questions here. @ETOE

[@ChronoCard]

That was hardcore. You've earned a subscription from me.

[@beaudanner]

man it's no wonder paint jobs are so expensive. stainless steel for me from now on

[@bogdanpetrica]

Martin, you make people dream! Thanks for sharing your passion

[@ETOE]

My pleasure!

[@MOUNTAIN-098]

Lucky for me I have a Beach cruiser so I don't have to worry about none of the holes. Thanks for the video it helped

[@CanItAlready]

I'm waiting for him to say, "I'm here to pump *claps hands* YOU UP!"

[@joeynichiol2349]

1:55 Man I love your Humor!😂🤟🏻

[@bbgr33dy8]

Maybe some DIY on aluminum frames thatdbe dope D: some of us can’t afford carbon yet ;(

[@Motivos77]

Martin, your work is amazing. This DIY inspired me to try. I'm running into an issue and don't WTF im doing wrong. 1. Sanded Frame. 2. Primed and Sanded again. Finish was nice and smooth. I'm using the Montana Black Cans, Shock White, when spraying this the paint surface after drying is very sticky and really rough, almost textured, leathery looking and feeling. Not sure if its dust or what, when priming this did not happen. Thanks for sharing your master pices.

[@Курама23]

U need to use Montana Gold not Montana black

[@andypug42]

Same result with me using montana gold shock red ended up with rough powdery finish

[@michaelbritton9778]

What type of paint would you recommend for steel frames.

[@ETOE]

Type steel paint I guess.

[@denisesportiello1858]

What spray paint did you use like I'm trying to get the same what you got but make it black

[@ETOE]

OK I give up.

[@alexw4570]

ETOE 😂

[@denisesportiello1858]

Dude that's really rude just let the pore guy do his thing like nobody cares if it's called Etoe like shut up

[@motoarch]

@@denisesportiello1858 did you not watch the video?

[@ozzy3933]

@@denisesportiello1858 never knew people could still function with 2 brain cells, life's full of surprises.

[@MarioXcore1]

my gf has steadier hands than I do so maybe she should be the one drilling the holes 🤔🤔🤔

[@doranhosteen1751]

I thought u where suppose to do that

[@DayZJ]

Why is he so salty? I’m just trying To Make my Bike look good

[@andreasloh6365]

It's the german humor 😂

[@flyinlo1474]

A couple of quick questions as I am starting my project today, 1) Should I use dry or wet sand, between epoxy primer coats and what grit should I use? 2) I am sandblasting my 1988 Panasonic DX 2000. Would it be best to wet sand after I sand blast? And should I use the scouring cream to wash it after I have sandblasted? I am concerned that rust could start to form almost immediately on the steel frame. Thank you again for these awesome videos, I have watched them many times and look forward to making you proud :)

[@mythcrab6047]

You saved me on my project. I had most of the ideas figured out on my own, but a few little tips are gonna make it tops.

[@patrick.0096]

But I dont have a girlfriend 😢

[@nikkinieves7669]

when you find out you're the girlfriend watching this video.....

[@szymczakow]

You cheater... you didn't buy those stickers... you cut them in your own lab on the cutter - didn't you...

[@lukakajinic3371]

Best diy bike paintjob tutorial out here!

[@trailcollectoradventures2665]

any chance you could do an episode on a reflective spray paint bike project? Something that looks graphite grey in the day and reflective at night ...

[@maazasad3336]

Did anybody noticed that his T-shirt's brand is SUPERMEME and not SUPREME

[@MegaDavedavedavedave]

Is the joke going over your head, or is the joke going over your head the joke which is going over my head?

[@sportnation8885]

After sanding the first gloss coat, is just one more layer after that enough? Because you sanded it down with 800grit so I’m assuming that gloss coat is gone? Wouldn’t you need 2 maybe?

[@simonandrew6875]

Hi Martin, love the videos, I've watched this video a number of times, did all the prep work, cleaned all old paint, laid down a nice base etc but circumstances meant I've not been able to get back and clear coat yet. It's now been over 24 hours. Should I sand the base with 1200 grit or just clean and lay on the clear coat?

[@wengzky22]

Im impress and im also a big fans of watching ETOE painting , you the💪 man

[@kiddiboy1980]

Hi Martin, absolutely love your work and VERY funny (but informative) video content. You usually say we should comment on what we would like to see next, so here is my wish... Titanium frames are very popular these days, especially in the gravel bike scene. Most of them are sold naked with bare titanium metal, wich I think is fine, but some color looks better in my opinion. I would be very happy to see a video explaining the steps on how to prep and paint a titanium bike frame and what products to use. Especially for a DIY project (spraycans) as I want to try it myself (allready have a vinyl cutter). If a video is not possible any tips commented here is highly appreciated. You did paint an Independent Fabrication Ti frame back in the days, and its something similar I would like to achieve. Some parts bare metal and some painted. Its difficult to find any good information about this online. Thank you and keep up the good work. You are a legend!

[@ETOE]

Please watch the titanium painting video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3XEcqqkm5iUlbc

[@TM-ni9jc]

Hi, your bike videos are the best. I really appreciate the education. Would there be any chance of getting some tips or a short video for beginners to clearcoat over vinyl decals properly to create a semi-flat surface. Stenciling seems to require some experience that could be difficult for beginners or someone who wants to paint a bike for the first time. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot.

[@dariuschesa5109]

Hello. After I paint the colours, before applying the clear coat, should I sand ? Then I apply the clear coat and I sand again ?

[@Brandon-xp1ob]

Beautiful job. I painted a bike frame once and i didn't think to use the letters as a stencil, i just put the vinyl over the base coat and then clear coated it all.. oh well. Still came out nice but wow you did such a nice job. Any thoughts on a matte black frame bike the best way to give it some gloss.? Can you use the same painting technique with an aluminum alloy frame? 😬 Cheers!

[@GRCG]

Hi Martin, this frame is awesome just like all your other works. But a question? I think I have missed somewhere, but do you have to sand your last color layer of paint with a 1000 or 1200 waterproof paper and then put your first layer of finishing clear coat? Our directly on top of your last color layer your first layer of finishing clear coat?

[@smarty8772]

That's a good question ⁉️ I'd like to know the answer on that.

[@TheCoolbernie]

Martin, your Kung Fu... is the Best! Thanks for all of your hard work and willingness to teach. You make difficult tasks easy to understand and fun. Strong Work.

[@ETOE]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lukapenava8162]

I tought you can't spray 2K clear over regular spraypaint. You proved me wrong.

[@davidkent4618]

Hi Martin. I really enjoy your videos. I painted an aluminum bike frame using Montana Black and used a 2K clearcoat (2 coats). After about 10 days and before I rebuilt the bike I applied some car wax to the fork and it developed some hairline cracks. Do you have any insight as to why this might have happened and what I can do to fix it? Also I've noticed in some of your videos you have used Montana Gold. Is that a better option than Montana Black for bike frames?

[@gergelygangel6896]

One of the best videos in this topic! Thanks for the lot of info!

[@stevenhay7756]

That's fantastic. Thank you. Just to clarify, did you sand after every coloures coat as well? Thanks

[@TheBassallyear100]

Excellent video! came here for the paint tutorial, left needing to know where I can get one of those t-shirts? it's even more exclusive than the overpriced original! lol

[@angellorendon7902]

Very very useful information, I'm about to paint my frame, and I'm not scared to do by myself, thanks to this Vid. it's awesome I've got a great motivation. Thanks man. props!!!

[@lukeschwettman3893]

Man, after working in a bike shop for a few years I feel I have grown paranoid of carbon, yet here he is man handling it no problem. Honestly I was kinda surprised seeing the rivets installed! Looks like a lot of force into that frame at a localized spot. So much stress! Ill stick to working on aluminum for a while haha

[@kpg10]

Hi, can you paint a bike without removing its old paint, just by sanding it first and after applying your new paint with no primer?

[@IraklisKourtis]

Hi Martin, your videos are so inspiring and you make it sound so easy. I followed your recommendation to paint my kids bike: aluminum frame, degreased, 2 x 2k primer and 3 x Montana gold paint. I want to mask with vinyl stencil and add some graphics but the surface is a bit rough and I am afraid paint will run under the stencil. How do you avoid rough surface with Montana Gold? Should I wet sand before applying the stencil? Any help is appreciated! 🎉

[@ETOE]

I just don`t paint a rough surface on the initial layer as shown in my spray can videos. That`s all. DIYers are not able to handle a can right and make these mistakes like rough surface.

[@IraklisKourtis]

@@ETOE thank you for taking the time to reply. Highly appreciated. It’s a bit strange, I sanded the primer to a smooth surface. Maybe it’s the way I handled the Montana Gold. Can I sand the base color? It’s a solid non-metallic color.

[@trialsted]

My first time watching your videos and I'm very impressed - you did a great job explaining and the results are great. Two things it would be good to help people on here with: 1, How do you clean the frame after sanding or between coats/handling? I'm assuming you wash down with water after the sanding and wipe with a rag and some thinners if handled? 2, My personal preference is to start the paint job in some of the really awkward areas as, if you come back to do this later, it's likely to run. After those areas, you can move to the big sweeping movements.

[@JohnS916]

Tack cloth is one wiping medium body shop people use. Also body solvent, but I would check first to see what's compatible with carbon fiber. The song running in the background was perfect, especially the part with the girl vocals. Anybody know the name of it? I won't ask my wife, she might smack me.

[@Myblenko]

My new favorite KZbin channel

[@pierrex3226]

So, on a naked frame, primer, sand (I THINK wet sanding with 800 grit?) primer, sand (I THINK wet sanding with 800 grit?), paint, clear coat, sand (wet sanding with 800 grit), clear coat. Wait 1 day between primer coats. 1 day before painting. 1 day before clear coat. 1 day between top coat layers. I believe that you can speed that up if it's warm (like 25 Celcius). I'm in the process of doing this myself with cheap products that seem to work very well so far. Thanks ETOE!

[@ozfrenchie]

Guten tag Martin, Great video! You do make it look easy. I am doing a paint job for my 9year old boy who is upgrading to a 700 wheel size bike (small Specialized Ruby). I am in the process of sanding back all the pain and I have drilled out the old cable stop/guides. BUT, I cannot get the bits of the rivet from inside the frame. What are your suggestions? Drill slightly bigger holes or remove of the water cage bolts (I have seen another of your videos on that). Because he is a junior and the rules about gearing for junior races in Australia, he will not have a front derailleur so I could use those existing holes (which won't be used again) to drill bigger holes and then patch the hole? Thanks again for all your videos. Danke und Tschuss Julien

[@kevinkhoy8478]

I'm so glad my girlfriend allowed me to watch this video. Beautiful work!

[@agp8015]

Thank you - you are a KZbin DIY Hero.... Question: What grit(s) do you have to use for sanding the primer? Is it just 1 time or 3 times (i.e. 400, 600 and 800 grit)? Much obliged!

[@ETOE]

Same grit as the toilet paper in Buckingham Palace.

[@eMikeBike]

Thanks! Your techniques are awesome and have taught me a lot about sanding and masking my projects as well as stickers!

[@ETOE]

Glad to help! Thank you very much.

[@shandidarnell-shifflett9197]

Your work is awesome! I want to do a DIY paint on my old Specialized frame. I want to do a color fade, then mask the logos and paint the whole thing matte black, leaving the logos the color. Should I sand the color before painting the matte black? If yes, before or after adding the stickers?