Do i have to strip the paint off to spray paint?

[CrispyLeaves98]

Do I have to strip the paint off of my new MTB to paint it, the colors suck but its all walmart had. also, what is a good spray can for the engine? I just wanna do the cylender head, if you ask why I dont get one of those cool 9$ chinese heads its cause I dont own a torque wrench, but the hardware store might!!

 

[Cozmik Mezzenger]

Some folks do peel off the decals before painting.

 

[Karl Snarl]

I don't even use a torque wrench on these anymore. My hands learned where they should be. An you should lightly sand before painting, then clean good with soap and water. Then rinse and let dry before painting. High temp bbq paint or just engine paint works on these pretty good. A cheap torque wrench is 12 bucks if you need one. Will work fine on these. Then you can get that cool head you want.

 

[Cisco]

Go to an auto parts store and get some high temp engine spray paint. Be sure the head is clean and grease free. For your bike frame, ruff the surface with medium emery paper and wipe clean with paint thinner. You might want to start with a primer coat, then finish with a compatible, enamel spray paint. Follow the directions on the can. Let paint fully harden before rebuilding the bike.

 

[Cisco]

@Karl Snarl beat me to it again ;-)

 

[Karl Snarl]

@Karl Snarl beat me to it again ;-)

Yeah, but you added some good info in there too.

I like getting on here on my lunch break. Lots of good reads here. I love to read.

 

[Cisco]

If you have to peel off the case badge, use lighter fluid (naphthalene) to remove the sticky gunk. It won't harm the paint finish.

 

[Cisco]

I have a cheap 1/4" torque wrench I bought years ago from HarborFreight. The head torque is approx. 144 inch/pounds.

 

[Member 30571]

Is this bike that new kind of invisible bike tech . Where are the pics ?.

 

[CrispyLeaves98]

im only really on these fourms at school, when I get home Ill get some good pictures.