On Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:37:51 -0700 (PDT), engineman wrote:

I'm building a bicycle stand from 1/2" water pipe.
what will be the easiest and simplest effective way to paint it?

Engineman

Spray or brush it with an etching primer first, then with the topcoat of your
choice.

I'd be a bit dubious about 1/2" water pipe. It's a bit floppy even for holding
push-bikes.


Mark Rand
RTFM