Levo Gen 2 Rattle-can satin black for rear triangle?

[RebornRider]

I just removed my fenders and heli-tape for the summer. My alloy rear triangle could use a touch up, but I don't what can of spray paint to buy. Have any of you found an off-the-shelf product that is a reasonable match for the factory black?

I've read here in the past that Spesh guards their factory paints, so I'm not asking about that. I'm thinking Rust-olium, Krylon, or other products readily available in the US.

 

[eTrax]

How about a black vinyl wrap? seems like rattle can will rattle off and look worse...

 

[steve_sordy]

Try a motor factor's standard satin black.
in the UK, I go to Halfords for theirs and it is an extremely good match for the black on my Merida.

 

[RebornRider]

How about a black vinyl wrap? seems like rattle can will rattle off and look worse...

I'm not trying to pick a fight, honest! 20 years ago, I used rattle can paint on my roll cage, including the door bars. Every time I got into and out of the car, my butt slid across the bar. The paint held up amazingly well, because I carefully prepped the tubes and used many light coats. It got a bit scuffed over the years, but never chipped or wore through.

The rear triangle work will be DIY, and I don't think I want to tackle a wrap on a shape like that!

Some of you may spot that the door bar could swing out. After a few drives, I decided it was much easier to just sit on the bar and then slide down into the seat.

Steve S, thanks for the suggestion, but it doesn't look like I can get that brand in the US.

 

[steve_sordy]

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Steve S, thanks for the suggestion, but it doesn't look like I can get that brand in the US.

It doesn't have to be Halford's, which is a I believe a UK company. I would have thought that any motor spares / motor goods company would sell car paint. I have found EXACT matches for my various bikes in the past. The most recent was an own brand (ie Halford's) satin black. It won't be their formulation; it will be something they have bought from somewhere else and sold under their name. Go to any place that sells car paint and you should find what you are looking for.

 

[Plummet]

Black is black unless its some flash metallic. You do need to decide if its matt, satin or gloss sheen. Its likely satin or glass black.

You won't get the perfect finish of a spray gun out of a can and will be softer and scratch easier. But it will look better than the worn out paint that's there now.

 

[TraxFactory]

I'm not trying to pick a fight, honest! 20 years ago, I used rattle can paint on my roll cage, including the door bars. Every time I got into and out of the car, my butt slid across the bar. The paint held up amazingly well, because I carefully prepped the tubes and used many light coats. It got a bit scuffed over the years, but never chipped or wore through.

The rear triangle work will be DIY, and I don't think I want to tackle a wrap on a shape like that!

Some of you may spot that the door bar could swing out. After a few drives, I decided it was much easier to just sit on the bar and then slide down into the seat.

Steve S, thanks for the suggestion, but it doesn't look like I can get that brand in the US.

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Makes sense...good prep is everything.

 

[Ark]

people really call them rattle cans?

 

[RebornRider]

people really call them rattle cans?

Yes, the term is common in the US. I like it because it makes it clear what I'm talking about (Edit: in the US). "Spray paint" could mean a compressed air sprayer, or an electric airless sprayer.