2 Part Paint?

deafanddiabetic · Post by **deafanddiabetic** » Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:22 pm

There hasn't been a post in here in months, might as well get it going! :)

I've read through most of these paint threads, people with different methods and styles to painting our bikes.

For the most part, I'm seeing that 2 part enamel paint is the way to go (mostly according to Ed, who I respect his judgement highly).

What exactly is 2 part paint? Does that mean primer+paint? If I go to Autozone (or wherever), what am I asking for in the paint department?

I have an HVLP gun that I've painted bicycles with, more or less I want a resistant white paint that I can clean off without it scratching away under some Simple Green like my Rustoleum Rattle can job did.

mike in idaho · Post by **mike in idaho** » Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:35 pm

Two part paint is similar to epoxy resin, in that it doesent dry until mixed with a catalyst or activator. It is typically quite a bit glossier and tougher than air-dried paint. Acrylic enamel with a catalyst(hardener) added is a pretty good second choice, slightly cheaper than two-part paint. Both of them emit some pretty nasty fumes, you need a first class respirator to protect your health.