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    I’ve been frame building for 10years now and I need to start learning about spray painting my own frames to reduce my overheads.
    Any tips on set up and online resources would be appreciated
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    Unless you are building a shed load, you won't be reducing your overheads. A good paint setup + spray equipment + paints will costs in the tens of thousands unless you have a space at home you can build a very small spray booth with proper ventilation and a way of disposing of the smells so you aren't pissing off your neighbours. There is a chasm of knowledge to learn with the spray painting trade (like any other) so don't expect it to be a quick teach where you are sending out professional work after a couple of test shots. Having said all that, it is doable but may take you a while to get set up and learn the skills to supply your product with a durable professional finish.
    Bill Fernance
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    Thanks Bill
    $$ don’t worry me, the frame building is making a tidy profit and I have a dedicated industrial workshop so space and ventilation isn’t an issue
    I appreciate it won’t be a quick process to be able to produce a respectable product but that’s the fun of learning

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    Congrats on wanting to expand your skill set.

    There is SO MUCH information out there that has been covered, I've included some easily accessed nuggets here for you...

    Start here; https://groovycycleworks.blogspot.co...n-details.html

    https://www.velocipedesalon.com/foru...ainting+frames

    These two cover the basics...after reading, hit me back here with follow up questions.

    cheers,

    Rody
    Rody Walter
    Groovy Cycleworks...Custom frames with a dash of Funk!
    Website - www.groovycycleworks.com
    Blog - www.groovycycleworks.blogspot.com
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groov...s/227115749408

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