Recycle a Bike

Do you have a heavy old bicycle hidden away in your loft or garage? Often, these bikes can be really hard work to ride compared to modern cycles - but the workmanship in them is too good to allow you to throw them out with a clear conscience. Why not refurbish your bike simply and cheaply with protective metal paint, and make it into a decorative object you can display and ride?

 

You'll need

An old bicycle
Wire wool or a soft wire brush

Metal Primer Grey

Metal Protekt Gloss Black

Metal Protekt Bright Red

Hints & tips

"Trying applying black or yellow electrical tape to the frame to add even more pizzazz."

You can spray a bike with spray paint
Why not try these products?
Metal Primer   METAL PROTEKT  
 
Step by step guide
Step Number1
Bike Before

Dismantle key components like the saddle, the chain, the handlebars, brakes, wheels and tyres. Clean all the areas you want to paint thoroughly with soapy water. Rinse and allow to dry.

 
Step Number2
Bike step 1

Prepare all the surfaces by brushing with wire wool or a soft wire brush, using Metal Primer Grey on any areas of bare metal.

 
Step Number3

Carefully mask all areas which don't require painting, paying special attention to any working parts.

 
Step Number4
Bike step 3

Spray the frame of the bike carefully with Metal Protekt Gloss Black, making sure you spray from different angles to ensure all the surfaces have an even coverage.

 
Step Number5
Bike step 2

Spray the saddle, wheels (without tires) and masked handlebars with Metal Protekt Bright Red.

 
Step Number6
Bike After

Once dry, reassemble the bike.

 
Step Number7

Make sure all components are working correctly and safely before you ride.

 
Step Number8

Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Plasti-kote spray paint cans.