Instructions

Solid colours tech spec

• Highly pigmented acrylic paint compound
• Dry-fall powder coating
• Non-drip, non-dribble formula
• Suitable for steel, aluminium and carbon-fibre surfaces
• Permanent and resilient: UV-resistant and weather-resistant
• Deep matte colours
• Easily-achieved fading, stencilling and blending effects (see FAQ below)
• Requires no post-application equipment or heat treatment
• 400ml can will cover a frame and fork in a single coat
• Minimum recommended coats: one

Instructions for use

• Ensure surface is clean and dry.
• Primer is not required in all cases but is recommended.
• Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye/face protection.
• Always paint in an open space in the open air.
• Shake can for at least 3 minutes before use (set a timer, it's important).
• Test spray for 2-3 seconds prior to application.
• Optimal temperature for spraying: 15-24°C (60-75°F). Do not use Spray.Bike if the temperature is below 13°C (55°F) or above 29°C (85°F), or if relative humidity is above 70%.
• Always spray with the can in a vertical position, otherwise the paint might 'spit' unevenly.
• Solid colours: spray surface from a distance of 2-4 inches.
• Frame Builder’s Smoothing Putty, Frame Builder’s Transparent Finish, Frame Builder’s Cold-Zinc, Frame Builder’s Metal Primer, Frame Builder’s Carbon Primer, Frame Builder's Metal Plating: spray surface from a distance of at least 8 inches.
• Keirin Flake and Keirin Sunlight: spray surface from a distance of at least 12 inches.
• Frame Builder’s Top Wax: Spray onto a paper towel or soft lint-free cloth and apply gently.
• When spraying, keep hand moving at all times.
• Allow to dry before adding 2nd coat (touch dry: 10 minutes, complete cure: 2 hours).
• Do not use isopropyl alcohol or other strong solvents over paint. Isopropyl can be used on bare steel before primer.
• At the end, turn can upside down and spray for 2 seconds before storing (this prevents clogging).
• Protect can from sunlight and temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F.
• For a satin or gloss top-coat, finish with Spray.Bike Frame Builder's Transparent Finish - Satin/Gloss. Two coats will be required for gloss.
• For ongoing protection (whether the finish is matte, satin or gloss), regularly apply the Frame Builder's Top Wax.