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True, but would you trust just any powder coater to do your bike frame?
"We've all heard horror stories of frames practically etched through by improper media blasting, lug details ruined by overly thick application, and terrible masking. Many are looking for someone they can trust with their precious frame and fork."
"We've all heard horror stories of frames practically etched through by improper media blasting, lug details ruined by overly thick application, and terrible masking. Many are looking for someone they can trust with their precious frame and fork."
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Personally, as long as you use someone that's used to powder coating bike frames and has a good track record, you're good.
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My buddy Rob got his Cross-Check powder coated by a place in Cedar Rapids called "Rainbow Powdercoating" -- it seems to have changed hands and now goes by "The Powder Shop": https://www.powdershopinc.com/
It's been a few years and I don't think I have any pictures, but I thought it looked sharp. When I finally get that fork powder coated, they're the outfit I plan to take it to!
It's been a few years and I don't think I have any pictures, but I thought it looked sharp. When I finally get that fork powder coated, they're the outfit I plan to take it to!
08-12-21, 08:29 AM
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My buddy Rob got his Cross-Check powder coated by a place in Cedar Rapids called "Rainbow Powdercoating" -- it seems to have changed hands and now goes by "The Powder Shop": https://www.powdershopinc.com/
It's been a few years and I don't think I have any pictures, but I thought it looked sharp. When I finally get that fork powder coated, they're the outfit I plan to take it to!
It's been a few years and I don't think I have any pictures, but I thought it looked sharp. When I finally get that fork powder coated, they're the outfit I plan to take it to!
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08-13-21, 01:04 AM
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I got my Motobecane back from powder coat. It is still shrink wrapped but color looks good and finish is good on fork crown. I will post pics after I have a chance to go over it on the stand this weekend. He special ordered the color to match but still held the price at 125 for the frame and 25 for the fork. It looks like it was masked well and has little plugs in the axel stop screw holes so that's a good sign. He says he does a lot of bike frames as well as machined parts (industrial). From what I can see it looks like a good job. Joe
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I got the frame on the stand and started adding some parts I was going to use on the build. I got the decals but have not put them on. Work has been crazy so between that and riding, I dont have time right now to finish the bike. The coating looks real good with nice shine and color. It is not perfect like glass but probably better than factory finish. I make tools for my neighboring machine shop and he sent it to a shop he uses for his hot rod stuff. They are pretty close but dont know the name of the shop. I can get the name and post it because I think for the money it is a good deal. This bike was bought for $20 and was rusted when I got it so it had to be done or the rust would have gotten worse. It is too nice a frame to let that happen.
08-14-21, 06:07 PM
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[Forum mods, please delete the previous message that I posted with the same info and huge photos. The photos on that post are so big that the Edit button is obscured from me. Thanks!]
I haven't gotten any vintage frames/forks powdercoated,
just a modern mini-velo frame/fork that I bought without any finish at all.
I took it to the local powdercoater:
Sandblast America
6974 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA. 20109
SandblastAmericaLLC.com
Was quoted $175-$225 for media blast, masking and single color coat.
The color I wanted had to be special ordered so,
the price was adjusted to $150 + the cost of the powder.
Before I brought them the frame/fork, I made a list of every thread,
tube opening, and any other bicycle-specific masking instructions (keep
serial number legible, etc),
which I printed out like a checklist, then taped it into a loop around the toptube so
that it wouldn't become separated from the frame until they removed it.
I am happy with the result. They did everything that I instructed them to do.
I've no lugs or head-badge to report about but, if I had those, I would've first
gotten verification that they could properly address them.
I haven't gotten any vintage frames/forks powdercoated,
just a modern mini-velo frame/fork that I bought without any finish at all.
I took it to the local powdercoater:
Sandblast America
6974 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA. 20109
SandblastAmericaLLC.com
Was quoted $175-$225 for media blast, masking and single color coat.
The color I wanted had to be special ordered so,
the price was adjusted to $150 + the cost of the powder.
Before I brought them the frame/fork, I made a list of every thread,
tube opening, and any other bicycle-specific masking instructions (keep
serial number legible, etc),
which I printed out like a checklist, then taped it into a loop around the toptube so
that it wouldn't become separated from the frame until they removed it.
I am happy with the result. They did everything that I instructed them to do.
I've no lugs or head-badge to report about but, if I had those, I would've first
gotten verification that they could properly address them.
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08-14-21, 07:09 PM
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Note that you can delete your own previous post, just hit the edit button, look for the delete button, verify in a checkbox, save, and Bob's your uncle.
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08-14-21, 07:43 PM
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He said the edit button was obscured.
One trick that sometimes helps is the "source" menu item, but you have to be in edit mode to use that
One trick that sometimes helps is the "source" menu item, but you have to be in edit mode to use that
09-23-21, 01:28 PM
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BBD Coaters Inc.
Syracuse, New York
Address: 103 Otisco St, Syracuse, NY 13204Phone: (315) 423-1593
Motobecane Grand Record 1973. Three coat (prime, color, clear). Illusion Copper. Super careful with threads, detail on lugs. Great guys. $150 total (summer 2021)
09-23-21, 02:07 PM
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I am happy with:
Cathy Kundratic
Powder Coat Finishes, LLC
4401 Eastern Ave
Bldg 49A
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410)675-0743
powdercoatfinishes@comcast.net
Photos of the five frames I had done there can be found in various topics I've started at C&V BF.
Cathy Kundratic
Powder Coat Finishes, LLC
4401 Eastern Ave
Bldg 49A
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410)675-0743
powdercoatfinishes@comcast.net
Photos of the five frames I had done there can be found in various topics I've started at C&V BF.
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09-23-21, 05:22 PM
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@TullySteve, @tiger1964, thanks for your additions, 2 more states down!
Nobody powdercoats bikes in Texas? Arizona, Ohio? Norcal is represented, how about SoCal?
C'mon folks, I know you're holding out...
Nobody powdercoats bikes in Texas? Arizona, Ohio? Norcal is represented, how about SoCal?
C'mon folks, I know you're holding out...
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Some recent new threads on this subject make me want to ping this and get it back on page 1. Hopefully we can add some more powder coaters to this list.
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Well Gugie,
It has finally happened! The chrome plating guys called me and said the Faggin is ready. So a trip to Shelbyville on Wednesday, and I just now can get into the forums to post the pics. So here are a few:
Frame is nicely done and the few bits that are not quite perfect are in the area that will be paint filled, and that was from incomplete cleaning on my part.
The lug details are crisp and clean.
The fork detail and the chrome is complete up to the threads on the steerer tube.
Clean and clear chrome on BB with nice transitions outlining the braze joints
More clean detail of the braze work and chrome around them.
The charge for the work was $475 and the four shop employees nicknamed the frame "the Italian bike" and took interest in the work they were doing on it. My second visit to the shop and the guys treat me like one of the local guys. Shop name is: Shelbyville Polishing and Plating. Highly recommended by me. Smiles, MH
It has finally happened! The chrome plating guys called me and said the Faggin is ready. So a trip to Shelbyville on Wednesday, and I just now can get into the forums to post the pics. So here are a few:
Frame is nicely done and the few bits that are not quite perfect are in the area that will be paint filled, and that was from incomplete cleaning on my part.
The lug details are crisp and clean.
The fork detail and the chrome is complete up to the threads on the steerer tube.
Clean and clear chrome on BB with nice transitions outlining the braze joints
More clean detail of the braze work and chrome around them.
The charge for the work was $475 and the four shop employees nicknamed the frame "the Italian bike" and took interest in the work they were doing on it. My second visit to the shop and the guys treat me like one of the local guys. Shop name is: Shelbyville Polishing and Plating. Highly recommended by me. Smiles, MH
02-25-22, 06:06 PM
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Well Gugie,
It has finally happened! The chrome plating guys called me and said the Faggin is ready. So a trip to Shelbyville on Wednesday, and I just now can get into the forums to post the pics.
The charge for the work was $475 and the four shop employees nicknamed the frame "the Italian bike" and took interest in the work they were doing on it. My second visit to the shop and the guys treat me like one of the local guys. Shop name is: Shelbyville Polishing and Plating. Highly recommended by me. Smiles, MH
It has finally happened! The chrome plating guys called me and said the Faggin is ready. So a trip to Shelbyville on Wednesday, and I just now can get into the forums to post the pics.
The charge for the work was $475 and the four shop employees nicknamed the frame "the Italian bike" and took interest in the work they were doing on it. My second visit to the shop and the guys treat me like one of the local guys. Shop name is: Shelbyville Polishing and Plating. Highly recommended by me. Smiles, MH
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I will give you one to avoid. Gateway Powder Coating in O'Fallon, MO. They did frame for me and the coat was allowed to run on the upper seat stays. There is a ridge on the underside. You can see it in the photo below. I figured it was more hassle than it was worth to deal with them fixing it since it was not a restore. Frame looks great, but I always see the ridges.
STi Lejeune by L Travers, on Flickr
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I will give you one to avoid. Gateway Powder Coating in O'Fallon, MO. They did frame for me and the coat was allowed to run on the upper seat stays. There is a ridge on the underside. You can see it in the photo below. I figured it was more hassle than it was worth to deal with them fixing it since it was not a restore. Frame looks great, but I always see the ridges.
STi Lejeune by L Travers, on Flickr
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First line of my post: I will give you one to avoid.
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Sorry, Friday night reading comprehension failure.
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Well I did say the frame looks great with a caveat. So it could have been confusing.
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I think the highball confused me.
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Groody Bros. Bicycle Restoration
912 SE 44th St
Topeka KS 66609
They only powdercoat bikes, nothing else.
912 SE 44th St
Topeka KS 66609
They only powdercoat bikes, nothing else.
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I will give you one to avoid. Gateway Powder Coating in O'Fallon, MO. They did frame for me and the coat was allowed to run on the upper seat stays. There is a ridge on the underside. You can see it in the photo below. I figured it was more hassle than it was worth to deal with them fixing it since it was not a restore. Frame looks great, but I always see the ridges.
STi Lejeune by L Travers, on Flickr
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05-20-22, 03:20 PM
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BBD Coaters Inc.
Syracuse, New York
Address: 103 Otisco St, Syracuse, NY 13204Phone: (315) 423-1593
Motobecane Grand Record 1973. Three coat (prime, color, clear). Illusion Copper. Super careful with threads, detail on lugs. Great guys. $150 total (summer 2021)
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