powder coating

itsmygame
itsmygame Posts: 277
edited March 2011 in MTB general
hi guys anyone sent there bikes away to be power coated? any advice. who did you use , what colour ? how much etc?

cheers
RockHopper Expert ---- (the bike not me)

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    BettaBlast in newcastle are good - will treat the frame with due care.
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  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    I used a local powder coater cost me £40. I had to strip the frame of all parts and tell them what to mask out. But the job was done well.
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    Best bet is to call round your local powder coaters from yellow pages etc. Almost all will be able to strip and paint a frame and the prices for me have varied from £40 to £60.

    I've had quotes from around 6 powder coaters in that region.

    I've also started calling auto body repair shops, they're also quite cheap but not all are willing to do a frame. If you call one that does insurance repairs their work is likely to be rather good.

    one thing to mention, all of the powder coaters I have rung have said I will have to mask up any areas that don't want painting or to make it very clear when i take the frame in (ie head tube and BB).

    EDIT: sorry Gaz, didn't realise you were the OP :lol:

    Best quote i've had was from a place in Swansea, but these guys in Caerphilly seemed quite promising... think it was £60 for strip and spray
    http://www.castlecoatingswales.co.uk/
    Santa Cruz Butcher

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