re-spraying a mountain bike?
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Assuming you know how to strip the bike back to the frame, then its best just to sand the original paint with a low grit wet and dry paper (use it wet for better results) then apply 4-5 coats of white primer 4-5 coats of top coat (sand the top coat back with a high grit wet and dry paper between each coat) and 3-4 coats of Lacquer
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First you have to get the old paint off.  Remove all of the component and take it to a paint shop that has a glass beading machine and have them remove the paint.  This is similar to sandblasting.  Using a gravity feed pneumatic paint sprayer, first prime the frame, then paint it.  Follow with a coat of clear coat.\n\nOr just get a can of spray paint from Wal-Mart.
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okay it all depends on the situation if u riped open ur tire being the worst case scenario u plainly have to by a new tire an inner tube.\nif u just blew ur tire u have to either patch or get a new inner tube\nto patch ur inner tube u have to first find the hole for this u have to inflate the inner tube then pass it through water looking for air bubles comming out of the inner tube . once u found the whole u just need a patch kit that u can get anywhere where bikes are sold.all u do is apply glue around the area and then aplly a rubber patch then just aplly presure into glue is dry after that re inflate the inner tube and pass through water agian to see if any air bubble are getting out
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do not use that!   use paintball marker oil at a paintball gun store...dicks sporting goods should have it
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Buy a metal polish, and use it to remove the rust.
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When you get it its going to look pimp but why a mountain bike. Maybe on ebay they have everything
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put some gold bond powder down there.... hopefully it will not turn into some sort of paste
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Take out cartridge spray with hose, replace dcartriddge.
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I guess the best would be NOT TO TRY YOURSELF & contact the manufacturer, they will do it far more professionally.\n\nDo it even if you ve to pay a bit
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THERE IS A MOLDED TAB ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE LEFT GRIP\nPULL THAT TO REMOVE THE GRIP COVER\nLOOSEN THE PUNCTURE SCREW ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GRIP\nREMOVE THE SPENT CARTRIDGE\nINSERT A FRESH CO2 CARTRIDGE AND REPLACE THE GRIP COVER\nQUICKLY TIGHTEN THE PUNCTURE SCREW AND AWAY YOU GO
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Don't! \n\n.... or you'll be finding the money for a new wheel and a new freewheel!\n\nGo to a bike shop - they may do it for free or for the price of a coffee.
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if its a good mountain bike fork it sould have oil in the housing of the legs if not i have put T9 on my fork and it hasnt done anything but helped
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You could use hot KMn04, but what about using a chromium oxidizing agent, such as Cr03 or NaCr04 ... you might get a cleaner oxidation.
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No!  Powder Coating is electrolysis applied. The piece you are coating has a negative charge and the paint has a positive charge, it leaves little over spray, but must be baked after, The paint is vary hard and rust-proof.\nalso the process is expensive.\nThere is a spray can Epoxy paint,by Shermin-Williams, or use Hi temp engine paint, let it dry 24 hours before use.
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There are a couple of things you can do. First and foremost, avoid riding in the rain. If you must, be sure to dry it off immediately.\n\nThere is a spray that you can use (if your frame is made out of steel) called J.P. Weigle's Frame Saver. You shoot it inside the tubes of the frame so that everything gets coated. You have to repeat this process every year.\n\nAvoid exposing your bike to extreme changes in temperature. When you get home from a ride, don't store your bike inside a heated house. Store it in the garage. Rapid changes in temperature can cause condensation inside the bike frame.
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The ideal way?\nSand them/prime using a high adhesion primer/paint with melamine paint.
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The best way to do this, unless you are experienced with refinishing, is to take the bike COMPLETELY apart... all the parts, drive out all the bearing cups, everything that isn't painted to begin with, then have the frame sandblasted (or blasted with walnut shell if it is aluminum) and take it to an auto body shop. Once the frame is blasted it MUST be primered almost immediately or it will start to rust in hours. Someone at the shop will likely paint it for you pretty cheap. \n\nIf you want to try it yourself with spray cans, do this:\nFirst, you shouldn't use ENAMEL unless you have it professionally applied and baked on. Spray cans are formulated to be used in a wide range of temperatures and humidities so they never dry "just right". Even if you got fancy with some tin foil and spotlights you would probably only end up with an even softer finish.\n\nHere is a quick (sort of) process to follow:\n\n1) After completely disassembling the bike have it sandblasted to remove ALL the finish.\n2) Spray it as soon as possible with grey sandable lacquer primer. Duplicolor paint is all lacquer, I think, and you can get it from your local autoparts store. Buy the BIG cans, not the small ones. Apply at least 3 coats, 1/2 hour apart. Don't worry about light runs for now.\n3) Wait at least 48 hours. Sand the primer using 220 grit aluminum oxide paper (white in color) until the surface is smooth. It shouldn't take much unless you have a lot of runs.\n4) Using a tack rag, lightly go over the entire frame (don't rub!) to remove the sanding dust.\n5) Apply several light coats (6 or 7 perhaps) of the color of your choice. Follow the directions on the can. Again, use LACQUER, the same brand that you used for primer. Apply coats 1/2 hour apart. Be sure you cover every part and do NOT get runs. If you get runs you are applying it too heavily.\n6) Apply the LACQUER clear cost, perhaps 6 coats.\n7) Let the frame alone until you can't smell the paint anymore when you get up close and take a big whiff. If you can smell it, it ain't dry! This will take 2 to 3 days at least.\n8) Using white paste polishing compound, follow the directions and polish out the whole frame.\n9) Do NOT wax or wash for at least 10 days.\n\nIf you rush this you will end up with a sloppy mess and you'll kick yourself for ever trying. However, if you take your time and do it right it'll be a very cool feeling.