Things I am Learning

So the Proteus / Mystery Bike proceeds. I've begun painting it and these are a few things I have learned.

"Painting" is the wrong word. "Sanding" is the correct name for this activity as it comprises 87% of the activity and 95% of the results. You could use a mop and with enough work and sanding you can get a decent finish.

Bicycle frames are a nightmare shape to spray. There is not one tube that does not have either another obstructing it or another down-range to catch the overspray. Because they are tubes at least four passes are required on each. This multiplies the opportunities for something to go wrong.

About that sanding, 3M makes sandpaper. There may be a few other companies. I don't care. Discount sandpaper is a sick fraud perpetrated on decent, honest people. Do not ever buy any form of wet & dry sandpaper that does not say 3M on it. Okay, maybe if you are already aware of some other brand sure. But the only way to test these things is with a lot of labor, labor that costs a lot more than sandpaper.

Painting bicycles is for the birds. I may do others in the future but it will be according to a far different plan. More on that later.

Also upcoming photo's and exciting descriptions of me, sanding and then sanding again.