Special parts are not required for conventional paint touch-up on aluminium frames. The following items from the DIY store are sufficient:
- a set of wet sandpaper with grit sizes 200, 400 and 800
- one tin of metal primer
- a can of paint to match the frame colour
- Lint-free cleaning cloths
- a piece of cotton cloth
- Silicone and wax remover
- a fine brush
- a tin of paint polish for small scratches
Costs: approx. 35 euros.
You can also find the complete instructions as a PDF download below.
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Problem-free: New powder coating
In principle, any steel or aluminium frame can be given a new coat of powder coating once the old paint is gone. To do this, the entire frame is first dismantled and prepared for paint stripping. The frame is then either blasted (usually with glass beads) or chemically stripped. Two-colour and multi-colour paintwork is also possible. Special colours also cost extra. You can save a few euros if you strip the paint from the frame yourself beforehand. Looking for a good painter for your bike? In the article "Repairing broken carbon frames" we have listed the relevant specialised companies for you.
Have your fork painted
Forks, handlebars, seat posts, stems and hubs can also be painted. However, some preparatory work is necessary for forks, which usually costs ten euros or more. For forks, it is advisable to send only the fork tube unit including the triple clamp for painting and to dismantle the rest beforehand, which saves costs and ensures that the fork is assembled correctly afterwards. Price: from 30 euros including preparatory work.
Customised airbrush
Customised airbrush work is also no problem. These are sealed with clear varnish and are bombproof. However, it is not possible to give an exact price here, as we generally charge on a time and material basis.
