Frame painting questions

[jack smith]

I'm painting my cervelo r5 frame as the previous owner had it repaired (properly) then decided to just spray it full black with black cervelo decals, I didn't like it so removed the paint and got a can of Matt gray I thought matched the images online however I think it's came out a fair bit lighter, so you think it looks okay or does it just look like horrid primer? I'm getting the correct 2014 decals made up.

Also should I clear cost the paint now and then again when the decals are on or should I apply the decals direct to the paint then clearcoat.

 

[screenman]

Was it cold when you painted it, or slightly damp? If that is black it looks like it has bloomed from here.

 

[jack smith]

The cervelo r5 is matt grey

 

[Pikey]

It's a touch lighter than the pictures, but I don't think it looks bad at all.
Did you do that with a rattle can?

Prob just looks bare because of the lack of decals.

 

[jack smith]

Yes used a can dont see why i needed to pay a company loads to do it when i used to spray weapons, never used clearcoat before though so unsure what to do with that, i guess i could go to halfords and pick up some darker car paint but id rather not spend the cash if others think it will look alright

 

[ianrauk]

It's not what others think rather then what you think.

 

[arch684]

It will look better with the decals fitted and rebuilt.Give it a clean with some white spirit and dry of, fit the decals then apply the clear coat

 

[Citius]

It will look better with the decals fitted and rebuilt.Give it a clean with some white spirit and dry of, fit the decals then apply the clear coat

Seriously - don't clean a freshly-painted matt finish with white spirit. Assuming you prepped the surface properly in the first place, just apply the decals and the clear coat.

 

[arch684]

How long since you painted it ? You do know the paint needs time to harden

 

[arch684]

Seriously - don't clean a freshly-painted matt finish with white spirit. Assuming you prepped the surface properly in the first place, just apply the decals and the clear coat.

I expected the op knew to let it harden

 

[jack smith]

Its had 4 coats already and it touch dry but its going to be left to dry over 24hrs i just put the fork in and wheels on to get a better view, i know its mymchoice but id like a few more opinions as i cant decide

 

[arch684]

Its had 4 coats already and it touch dry but its going to be left to dry over 24hrs i just put the fork in and wheels on to get a better view, i know its mymchoice but id like a few more opinions as i cant decide

24 hours is not long enough,it should be allowed to harden for about a week

 

[Saluki]

Colour looks good to me.

 

[HOU5EY]

Looks good, add the decals and I think it will be sweet. It's the same as when you paint anything, you're the only one that will notice most of the imperfections

 

[jack smith]

24 hours is not long enough,it should be allowed to harden for about a week

I think a week is ott isnt it? The can says ready to be used outside after 12 and im giving it more than 24 its not proper proffessional stuff