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How to use the Frame Builder's Prep & Finish range (from Spray.Bike Paints.us) Frame Builder’s Prep & Finish
Primers, undercoats, metal plating and finishing topcoats Spray.Bike Frame Builder's Metal Primer - 400mlThis modern hi-tech anti-corrosive primer is designed to be used on any bare metal bicycle frameset prior to painting. Its acrylic base and white color make it slightly easier to use on steel than the Frame Builder's Cold-Zinc. Product color: white Spray distance: at least 20 cm White acrylic anti-corrosive primer Ideal for aluminium, steel, stainless steel and titanium bicycle framesets Provides a strong adhesion for Spray.Bike paints Recommended number...

Masking and stencilingIf using masking techniques (with, say, masking tape) or stenciling after an initial coat, always wait 20 minutes before adding masking or a stencil to make sure the paint is dry enough not to be pulled away on removal.Masking can sometimes create lines where paint has built up against the edge of the mask: again wait 20 minutes so as not to pull that build-up away on removal of the stencil/mask.Leave for at least 2 hours to dry, and remove excess colour coat by rubbing down with a soft cloth. Masking difficult areasSometimes masking small or intricate areas...