How to Paint Raw Carbon Fiber Bike Frame to Your Dream Custom Look

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Many have worries on how to paint carbon fibre bike. In this video you will see how I painted my naked CF bike frame with new custom colours. This guide also includes how I resurfaced my CF frame with 2K epoxy to ensure that any surface removed by the stripping of previous colours are restored before the next coat of paint.
I am not a professional painter, some of the methods I used where improvised and done probably best within my budget and resources. Definitely not anywhere near a professional painter, but I definitely enjoyed the process. I will be extremely grateful if my video helps you to solve some of your painting struggles.
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@Flyingredcactus 2 года назад

This is next level bike painting

@ernestoabalos2609 2 года назад

Using epoxy base primers or any paint of this category needs a thorough washing before any sanding. The reason, the anine blush. Sanding before washing will just push the blush in the scratches done by the sandpaper abrasives. This is the cause of delamination between the coats. Hope this will help!

@pushingdaisies4238 2 года назад

Good info! These are the details that are hard to find.

@user-mz7nz9ol8e 2 месяца назад

is it okay to only put primer grey then what color do you want it to be???

@MultiEski 2 года назад

Im on my way with my frame 😁😁😁 great job ;-)

@wongtl3643 3 года назад

Fantastic finish, looks great!

@mkwerks 3 года назад

Thanks for viewing 😀

@hardtailjefe Год назад

Cool color😊

@deniscresswell3309 2 года назад

Looks amazing 👏

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@user-ln5ti7jr9i 11 месяцев назад

Verry nice❤

@user-ln5ti7jr9i 11 месяцев назад

Verry nice

@Snicker60515 Год назад

I wanted to see how the bike looked when it was completed, not just the frame. But I just found the link where you show the whole bike completed, hehehe. Great work all around though! I'm itching to do this to my Roubaix and I'm thinking either Boost Blue from Honda or a cement gray like the Canyon I wanted to originally buy, but just one solid color and the little stripe below the seatpost. Thank you for sharing!

@mkwerks Год назад

Hi thanks for watching and checking out my other videos! Go get your bike painted! :)

@reginadajar8144 Год назад

so much layers of paint..

@markwells7462 Год назад

where did you get the stencils?

@siscarfe 5 месяцев назад

The music cracks me up.

@bimmerwill925 3 года назад

Nice job! How long do you wait before apply the vinyl ontop of the paint? Thanks!

@mkwerks 3 года назад

Thanks William! For acrylic paint wait at least 24 hours. I suggest u spray on a test piece to try out on the drying time and type of sticker u used. Some stickers will leave residue after removal. Due to the the paint melting the adhesive. If this happens using a zippo fluid might be helpful to remove the residue. Enjoy your DIY!

@seanolivernero3487 2 года назад

what sand paper grade did you use after the primer and before the clear coat? thanks!

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Hello! I did with 1000 Grit light sanding

@wethepeople3124 2 года назад

I'm gonna ask this guy to paint my Evo.

@mkwerks 2 года назад

🤣

@haven7110 2 года назад

How long do wait before you remove the stencil after sprayed? Btw, it's beautiful. Great job!

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Typically at least 1 hr wait for paint to reach touch dry condition, it also depends on the weather condition. Thanks for watching!

@user-ln5ti7jr9i 11 месяцев назад

What type of frame you got

@jennyd2046 2 года назад

Good job looks good , what did the original paint look like?

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Hi Jenny! The original paint can be seen ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ez-9t9C5xQ8.html. First 20secs. is matte black with dark silver decals. 😆

@TimmiMontreal 2 года назад

why aren't you removing the front derailleur hanger? is it riveted in?

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Hi Tim, yup it is riveted

@sw5245 2 года назад

is their a specific type of paint for cf to protect UV rays.

@mkwerks 2 года назад

If your cf is not covered by primer or base coat then you need some sort of uv resistant clear coat for protection. Can google to see if it's available at your region.

@gazziesukor4859 2 года назад

Hi,i've tried spraying my fishing reel which is made of carbon fibre. I'm not a pro so just bought normal spray and sprayed it on but even after weeks it just won't dry up!!! Redo a few times till i give up. Any tips on what i should do instead? TIA..

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Hi, if you're painting in cool climate you might want to consider some sort of baking process to speed up drying. Try to apply in multiple thin coats instead of thick coats and allow each coat to dry before applying the next.

@gazziesukor4859 2 года назад

@@mkwerks thanks bro, any primer needed before spraying the actual colour?

@irgccg 2 года назад

Are you using 2k clear coat for the final finish? How does the finish wear?

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Finish is 1k clear coat. I did it on home based diy setup, as 2k (polyurethane) is too harmful, I do not recommend using 2k if is done at home. In terms of wear, 1k is not as wear resistance as 2k, anyway for 1k any scratch can easily be removed using 2500 grit sand paper and polished to regain the gloss. If the scratch is too deep, then retouch with another coat of clear coat. For 2k retouching might be an issue if a new 2k is spray on top. Cracks might occur when coating is too thick or drying is insufficient especially without an oven. The chances of cracking are extremely high with 2k spray cans.

@janeblogs324 2 года назад

1k will wash off with degreaser/petrol. Total waste of time to save $15. You used 2k primer so clearly health risks were negligible

@jamesst.patrick5631 Год назад

@@janeblogs324 that’s great insight on the 1k clear coat.

@muhammadabduh3322 2 года назад

why not apply black decals for the logo after the main coat, then spray the clear coat after it? is that not possible?

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Hi 👋, the method you proposed is possible too. It depends on the type of stencil used, i would adopt the method u proposed if i have a cut out stencil.

@AceGoodheart 2 года назад

@@mkwerks Where did you get the Specialized logo and stencil?

@AS_AUTOTUBE 2 года назад

One question Bro. U ARE using spray can paint after masking the selected section with masking tape how to remove their adhesive because i use petrol the whole paint also remove with adhesive 😂

@mkwerks 2 года назад

You can use a cotton pad apply some zippo lighter fluid onto it and rub it gently. Caution: apply only on dried paint.

@AS_AUTOTUBE 2 года назад

@@mkwerks ok thanks brother I'll try

@cresalmeda1734 2 года назад

Where to order the decal logo? Thanks for making this video, it inspire me to do the same.

@mkwerks 2 года назад

U can buy from aliexpress. But keep in mind that those stickers are permanent type. U can still use them as stencil like i did but will require a more tedious process of removing the adhesive residue. Can be done using zippo lighter fluid. Is best u order vinyl decal from your local vinyl sticker cutting supplier. Example of preferred vinyl such as oracal they are more temp type can be removed easier after painting. Thanks for supporting my channel 😁

@magin2014 2 года назад

Excellent work but lots of work the end result beautiful

@mkwerks 2 года назад

😄 End result definitely outweighs all the hard work. Hope you enjoyed the video.

@jang.7_908 3 года назад

How u remove the original colour? Sand paper or just paint remover?

@mkwerks 3 года назад

Hi Jang, no you cant use paint remover for carbon frame. I used an orbital sander followed by sand paper. Is a tough lengthy process. Be patient if u are going to do it.

@markadams7328 2 года назад

@@mkwerks Nice. Do you think blasting with something like cherry pits is a better idea??

@Koen030NL 2 года назад

@@markadams7328 no you can check the video's from ETOE ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IiqWy-JXB74.html , You risk damaging your frame when the media you are using is too hard or if you blow with too much pressure. He keeps telling you should just do everything by hand.

@utmostsubmarine2914 11 месяцев назад

@@markadams7328don't do it from what I understand etoe won't share what he's actually using

@irfanshah9994 3 года назад

how to remover paint on carbon frame ?

@mkwerks 3 года назад

Hi Shah, i used an orbital sander for initial sanding followed by sand paper. Is a tough and lengthy process, be patient.

@Koen030NL 2 года назад

@@mkwerks Im too scared to use the orbital sander, Im currently doing it all by hand 400-600-800 grit sandpaper

@josejoakingallastegivilanu9475 11 месяцев назад

This bike was really easy to assemble ru-vid.comUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

@jamescorrea7914 День назад

Las pinturas con aerosol no me convence ya que no son de buena resistencia

@dandee28 2 года назад

where do you get the brand stickers from?

@mkwerks 2 года назад

I did my own cuttings from vinyl sticker print out via laser printer.

@dandee28 4 месяца назад

@@mkwerks oh i ust saw this msg now. Where do you get the files to print and cut off?

@haroldalvaira1211 2 года назад

brother how did you removed the old paint??chemical?or just sand paper!

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Sand paper. Do not recommend chemical on carbon frame.

@haroldalvaira1211 2 года назад

@@mkwerks what grit numbers?thaks

@dilzila1 Год назад

Is the front fork aluminum or steel

@mkwerks Год назад

Is carbon as well

@monborja1501 2 года назад

What finish is this? Gloss?

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Yes is glossy finish

@kennethlu7047 2 года назад

Is this frame from alcott ascari?

@mkwerks 2 года назад

Hi Kenneth, the frame is from Volck! 😀

@user-oe7ko7nf7d 2 года назад

Kuota kiral before frame

@benamer9857 2 года назад

Why put Specialized S-works logos on it then? That’s like putting a Ferrari badge on an Audi

@jamesst.patrick5631 Год назад

My Friend, this video has earned you a subscriber for life! I can’t believe the look of a the finished product while utilizing everyday simplicities in approach! I would love to ask more questions. Do you mind sending me an email contact or WhatsApp?