GCC Montreal DFBO

by **xddorox** on Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:13 pm

Here's the basis for my Diamond Frame Build Off bike. A cheap no-name 10 speed bike. I'm naming it Montreal after my hometown and I'll also use this project to start another Canadian Bike Overhaul blog. Keep posted, I gotta go and remove those crappy stickers.

by **xddorox** on Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:11 pm

I started grinding off the stickers with a drill and special wheel. I also took the Dremel to the rust. Pictures coming soon.

by **xddorox** on Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:33 pm

Here's some pics of the work in progress. Removed the stickers with that rubber wheel thing. Still a pain to do. Grinded the rust off with the Dremel and I use Tamiya model putty to patch it up. Expensive stuff but the results are worth every penny.

by **Korporal** on Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:30 pm

I recently stripped a simillar frame that my father had in the basement. It was white, and um....Huffy....at least is was from '77.

by **mastershake916** on Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:38 pm

It's probably just the shadow, but the top of the downtube looks bent.

by **ricksterr1221** on Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:40 pm

i think it is a shadow, It must be cuz i dont see nothing.

by **Korporal** on Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:30 am

That's a bit weird, hopefully, it's just the shadow.

by **xddorox** on Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:14 pm

It's just a shadow. This project isn't dead. Just didn't have any spare time lately. Getting some paint today and if all goes well, I'll be slapping it on in the next few days. Black with gold stripes and lettering.

by **Markm** on Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:33 pm

sounds cool!!

by **xddorox** on Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:06 pm

Well the frame is finally painted. Started with some flat black rust paint for the primer and finished it off with some Krylon water based paint for a shiny finish.

Next, pinstriping and lettering.

by **rat royale** on Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:10 pm

I like the black on this. It looks kinda "euro"... not flat, not shiny..

I have another frame sitting here that may end up very similar. It is from the teens, and I will need to get it either media or sand blasted prior to going into anyhting with it. Large scale scale.... and some rust to go along with it! It is a "flyer" type frame. You have my thoughts going in the direction of it not leaning against the wall here next to my desk for much longer....

How will the rest of this be done? :?:

Rat Royale
REC Elsewhere

by **mastershake916** on Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:54 am

rat royale wrote: It is from the teens,

As in from 1913-1919?

by **Clothespin n** on Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:00 am

XD,

how did the Krylon Water Base work out ?
Didi it Atomize well when Sprayed ?
Does it Flow Nice ?

The Finish is Acrylic, so after 30 Days it will be ROCK HARD!
but I have yet to try the H20 Krylon.

what are your thoughts on The Product ?

and The Frame...The Frame Looks Great,
good Work Bro,
Kev.

by **xddorox** on Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:57 pm

Kev, you have to be careful about overspray. I tried my best to cover everything with one swift spray all over but still managed to get some rough spots. However, it does give a very nice shiny finish when done very well.

by **Multipass** on Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:43 pm

Nice job on the frame so far XD

Just to add to the painting of pool of knowledge --- I've had good results using Krylons flat black epoxy as a base coat, then followed with Krylon clear gloss epoxy. Nice shiny finish and the epoxy is pretty tough when it's fully cured.

-Mp

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