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Spray paint on stainless (20 posts / 2,010 views)
Currymuncher
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Post #1 12 Apr 2021 19:33
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Hi, ive got some stainless banksticks that i want to spray black, is it a case of spray primer then spray black ?
Muddysnipers Muddysnipers
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Post #2 12 Apr 2021 19:54
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Graff-city.com

Montana white primer
Choose colour but my choice is always a Montana colour - can choose from their pallet black can range is a safe bet but for a really nice finish buy from their gold range
duggs
Posts: 5,559
Post #3 12 Apr 2021 20:11
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Stainless is a **** to paint!
It might stick OK if you abrade it well, but its hit and miss.
Waste of time and money imo
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #4 12 Apr 2021 20:57
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Have to agree, it will never give a durable finish home spraying stainless. Cheaper in your own time to buy some black ones.
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #5 12 Apr 2021 21:30
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It wont last 5 mins if you try to push them into the ground.
Old-Cornishman
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Post #6 12 Apr 2021 22:10
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Degrease, abrade, etch primer all in a short time before it gets a coat of chromium oxide again. Not sure how durable it will end up but that's the advice for best adhesion that was given from a specialist.
ms1970
Posts: 153
Post #7 13 Apr 2021 07:49
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I've done it and they've been fine obviously chip scratch where they go in the ground. Good rub down to key the surface, auto spray primer then I bought some black spray from toolstation job done.
RigDemon RigDemon
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Post #8 13 Apr 2021 10:15
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Why don't you try some carbon wrap adhesive film?

Probably cheaper and will last longer than spray paint.
JK JK
Posts: 277
Post #9 13 Apr 2021 10:35
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Spraymax 2K Epoxy Primer.

It will adhere if its prepped properly and give you some durability.
TeeCee
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Post #10 13 Apr 2021 11:36
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Best bet is to keep the stainless as is, if you're intent on painting them, I'd rough them up with some emory paper, etch primer/stabilise solution them and have them epoxy powder coated for longevity.
Instructor Instructor
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Post #11 13 Apr 2021 12:56
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Cerokote, saw some guy on Insta had done it. looked great and he claims, lasts ages
mere--man mere--man
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Post #12 13 Apr 2021 13:15
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Best bet is to get them cerakoted. I raced mx bikes for 15 years, it's a common thing in the motorsport industry, very very hard wearing, better than anodising and much better than spraying. Can withstand high temperature as well as being very hard wearing.
jeffire jeffire
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Post #13 13 Apr 2021 13:17
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Don,t bother mate cheaper to buy new sticks
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #14 13 Apr 2021 15:00
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I agree don't bother be a lot of work and will probably come off just buy new ones
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #15 13 Apr 2021 15:05
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Is it not easier to just buy some black sticks?
Currymuncher
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Post #16 13 Apr 2021 15:43
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It was just a little project to while away the close season, ive got a few stainless sticks that i fancy spraying up rather than buying black, thanks for the replys and advice
member member
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Post #17 24 Dec 2021 08:18
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You may think it's just a minor touch-up that doesn't need any primer, but it does. Without it, the paint won't last. Try to apply some gray primer. The painter and decorator I work with told me it's the best in business when it comes to dark colors. If you don't want to invest in a primer, you could try to double coat them, but it'll happen the same thing. Usually, paint doesn't last without a primer. The surface needs to be prepared first. The extra-thick and sticky layer before the black color will definitely increase its endurance. Let me know if I have helped you. Perhaps you can show us some pictures of your little project!
CarpHippy
Posts: 220
Post #18 24 Dec 2021 08:57
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Why would you spray stainless.. for a proper finish you would want powder coat. Even with primer it will all flake in no time.
bullyLFC bullyLFC
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Post #19 24 Dec 2021 09:35
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...Black shrink wrap from ebay ?...I did it on some old stainless turned out pretty well 🙂
Zack
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Post #20 24 Dec 2021 10:07
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I applied Hammerite to my stainless and it eventually chipped away.

As for shrink tube, it works as I have it on four sticks, but, when you try and push sticks into hard ground, the shrink tube can slip down the stainless steel and what is near the point of the stick gets cut up with stones. Plus, if you have matching stainless bars, you cannot add the shrink tube unless you are able to remove the fittings etc.
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