"This article provides a structured guide for those wishing to create a customised Bike paint finish with an airbrush on their bicycle frame using the Stardust Bike range. It covers the fundamental steps and the specific methods used in this type of application. The procedures used for painting a bike are directly inspired by automotive standards. To succeed in such a project, it is essential to choose a professional-quality paint, whether in aerosol or can, and to follow a strict method."
"Using the airbrush for decoration The airbrush is a kind of mini spray gun, with nozzle sizes ranging from 0.15 to 0.5 mm. All automotive paints can be used as Airbrush paint, provided they are sufficiently thinned, depending on the nozzle size. In general, basecoats and Clearcoats must be applied with a spray gun. The airbrush should be reserved for decoration, special effects, and of course stencils. Tip : check out the complete kits specially designed for bikes, including effect paints."
Choose professional-quality automotive paints, either aerosol or can, and avoid consumer-grade products that yield inferior results. Read technical sheets of bike paint kits before starting. Use an airbrush for decoration, special effects, and stencils; reserve basecoats and clearcoats for a spray gun. Thin automotive paints appropriately for nozzle sizes from 0.15 to 0.5 mm. Disassemble the bike, degrease, sand with P320 then P500, and remove stickers with heat. Apply a filler primer specific to the material, paint different shades with masking and sanding between coats, and finish with two coats of two-component clearcoat.
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