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ChrisCarbon

Paint a UD matte black fork?
« 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
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RS VR6

Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
« Reply #1 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.
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ChrisCarbon

Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
« Reply #2 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).
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RS VR6

Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
« Reply #3 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.
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ChrisCarbon

Re: Paint a UD matte black fork?
« Reply #4 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!
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