Paint sport rack and back rest

[Spydr in KS]

Anybody paint a sport rack and back rest? How hard is it?

[DrewNJ]

I'm not a painter but I've DIY'd quite a few parts on a lot of misc machines that have come nice. However, just looking at my rack/backrest I can't imagine it being that easy of a job. There are a lot of "nooks and crannies" with that combo. Especially with the backrest....

I'm sure a pro could get it done and it would come out nice but it doesn't look like an easy job to me...

[Bob Denman]

I believe that Bytemi was going to paint hers...
I'm not sure if she actually did or not; why not PM her about it?

[asp125]

Consider media blast and powder coat. With the nooks and crannies it will be a "pain in the back" to hand sand and prep. At least media blast it even if you want to spray bomb it yourself.

[Spydr in KS]

Thanks. It didn't look so easy to me either

[Texmac1011]

My wife did her about a year ago with some alcohol, painters tape and black spray paint. It looks great and she didn't disassemble or sand it.

[Bob Denman]

How about some pictures??

[Texmac1011]

Here is one.

backrest.jpg

[DragonLorD]

Piece of cake
disassemble completely - piece of cake
fine sand paper all over surfaces to gain a grip
5 layers of dusting paint all over little by little ( can )
bake off like a Turkey but not as long - 5 minutes
let harden up over night
very fine sand paper all over
2 layers of dusting laquer all over little by little
Turkey again
long lasting fine job done for peanuts

[Spydr in KS]

Thanks