Tag: finish

The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

This article provides a structured guide for those wishing to create a customised Bike paint finish with an airbrush on their bicycle frame using the Stardust Bike range. It covers the fundamental steps and the specific methods used in this type of application. The procedures used for painting a bike are directly inspired by automotive standards. To succeed in such a project, it is essential to choose a professional-quality paint, whether in aerosol or can, and to follow a strict method. Absolutely avoid consumer-grade products, which deliver inferior results. A poorly prepared renovation project can quickly go wrong. It is therefore strongly recommended to read the technical sheets of the Bike paint kits carefully before starting. Using the airbrush for…