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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: ChrisCarbon on July 26, 2015, 03:01:06 PM

Title: Paint a UD matte black fork?
Post by: ChrisCarbon on July 26, 2015, 03:01:06 PM

Hi guys!

I'm just wondering if I can paint directly onto the UD matte black fork I got from xmiplay, or do I need to sand it down or something?

The color Im going for is Pearl White.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
Post by: RS VR6 on July 26, 2015, 03:29:09 PM

It would be a good idea to prep the surface regardless. Why take the chance? A poor prep will ruin a good paint job.

Title: Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
Post by: ChrisCarbon on July 26, 2015, 03:51:16 PM

Thank you for your reply!
So gently sand it down a bit you think?

Will most likely deliver it to a car paint shop, to make sure it will get the same color as my frame (Pearl white).

Title: Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
Post by: RS VR6 on July 26, 2015, 04:17:19 PM

The paint on the fork looks to be a thin coat of matte black. Prepping the surface correctly will get rid of the surface imperfections and help the paint adhere better. The majority of the cost when you pay a paint shop is the prepping of the part.

Title: Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
Post by: ChrisCarbon on July 27, 2015, 01:25:08 AM

Think I will just leave it alone, and let the paint shop do all the work then..

Thank you again for your input!