Easier frame coloring

[Bryce Paputa]

We've had more success with spray paint than powder coating this year, just make sure that your paint is made for aluminum.

[dellagd]

Originally Posted by Bryce Paputa

We've had more success with spray paint than powder coating this year, just make sure that your paint is made for aluminum.

Did you put/need any protective coating over the color paint?

[Steven Donow]

On 223, this was the 'guide' I always followed when painting our robots:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...3&postcount=11

We also always used some sort of primer prior to spray painting.

[Mike Marandola]

Originally Posted by DevenStonow

On 223, this was the 'guide' I always followed when painting our robots:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...3&postcount=11

We also always used some sort of primer prior to spray painting.

I agree on using enamel. It is a lot more durable than regular spray paint.

[Bryce Paputa]

We didn't, however, we sand blasted it before painting which seems to have made it pretty strong. I'd recommend sand blasting if you can, otherwise I'd rough it up with sand paper. I don't think a clear coat is necessary if you prepare it correctly, but you could try it with and without on scrap to see which finish you like better.

[Walter Deitzler]

We painted our frame and are loving it. It was just spray paint that we picked up at Home Depot.

Here is a photo:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

[rberglund]

1. Cleaned metal with goo-gone
2. rough sandpaper (80-100grit)
3. soapy wash followed by alcohol rub down
4. Self Etching primer for bare metal
5. Krylon spary paint for metal
6. Clear coat on top.

everything available at Home Depot