Spraying my frame

matt581
matt581 Posts: 219
edited January 2012 in MTB general
I've got a 2007 stumpjumper fsr comp, had it from new and it's been a brilliant bike! However, the frame is lookin a bit tired after years of riding and im contemplating getting it sprayed (I think i have to much time on my hands)

I'll strip it down my self but get it powder coated by a profesional.

Any thoughts on colour? Possibly white? Would you replace the decals after or leave it?

Thoughts, ideas and shitty comments welcome.

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  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    Speak to Argos Cycles, that's who I'm getting to do my edison.

    Not cheap, but you're paying for a proper, professional job from the best in the business. They'll also give you advice on what will/wont look good, different decal styles etc.
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  • snotty badger
    snotty badger Posts: 1,593
    Once you paint your frame and warranty will be out the window though, if that bothers you?

    I'd still get it painted though, you've already had your monies worth I reckon!
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  • NatoED
    NatoED Posts: 480
    The warranty will be fine if it's done by Argos cycles. They are the official repair specialists in the UK . Giant , kona , specialized and pretty much everyone else use them for repairs .
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    NatoED wrote:
    The warranty will be fine if it's done by Argos cycles. They are the official repair specialists in the UK . Giant , kona , specialized and pretty much everyone else use them for repairs .

    Are you sure the warranty would be still valid after some painting, even if it is an authorized place? I could imagine there being a problem since it wasn't sent there by Specialized, but privately.
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  • NatoED
    NatoED Posts: 480
    I've asked them in the past and they said it made no difference to the frame warranty . Only issue is if the bike was stripped at home or by a shop , but then thats no different to if you have to replace a part through wear and tear.
  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    MountainMonster wrote:
    NatoED wrote:
    The warranty will be fine if it's done by Argos cycles. They are the official repair specialists in the UK . Giant , kona , specialized and pretty much everyone else use them for repairs .

    Are you sure the warranty would be still valid after some painting, even if it is an authorized place? I could imagine there being a problem since it wasn't sent there by Specialized, but privately.

    Argos was actually recommended to me by Bionicon, who are going to strip the Edison down for me and drop it off with them to be painted, so it had bIoody well better not effect the warranty :lol:
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  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Cat With No Tail wrote:
    MountainMonster wrote:
    NatoED wrote:
    The warranty will be fine if it's done by Argos cycles. They are the official repair specialists in the UK . Giant , kona , specialized and pretty much everyone else use them for repairs .

    Are you sure the warranty would be still valid after some painting, even if it is an authorized place? I could imagine there being a problem since it wasn't sent there by Specialized, but privately.

    Argos was actually recommended to me by Bionicon, who are going to strip the Edison down for me and drop it off with them to be painted, so it had bIoody well better not effect the warranty :lol:

    In that scenario I could imagine you'll be fine ;)

    I'm just worried about the other ones where people strip their bikes themselves, and bring it in privately,w ithout any form of "consent" or reccomendation from the manufacturer.
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