Independent Fabrication





Painting


68.
Match work order with frame and check all details.



69.
Match fork with frame and check for correct offset and steerer length.



70.
Inspect welds and brazing and look for scratches or dents.



71.
Plug seat tube and sand blast entire frame to clean and etch surface for paint.



72.
Clean frame with air gun.



73.
Put screws in bottle mounts and brake bosses to prevent paint on threads.



74.
Put paper mask in bottom bracket to shield threads from paint.



75.
Spray coat of grey epoxy primer.



76.
Heat frame in oven for one hour and allow to air dry overnight.



77.
Quality check primer and hand sand as required.



78.
Blow off any sanding debris with air gun.



79.
Apply masking dots to both sides of dropouts and tape off shifter mounts.

 

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