distinguishing paint from powdercoat?
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Try Mayfair Plating in Toronto https://plus.google.com/104553983973643 ... l=uk&hl=en. there is a few around. Consensus is cosst vary between companies from $75-125 for blast and paint depending on color.
Funky Diver
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If you do decide to go down the blasting route, and are going to paint your frame yourself, get the shop to apply primer (etch primer if its going on aluminium) so at least you have a coat on it before starting work. Blasted metal goes off VERY quick if left unchecked!
Another test for powder coating is on edges where it's been "cut" you might seem some separation from the base metal so much so that it might look like it would peel off in a sheet where paint would crack off.... I know that doesn't sound like it makes sense, but if you see it you'll understand, lol
Another test for powder coating is on edges where it's been "cut" you might seem some separation from the base metal so much so that it might look like it would peel off in a sheet where paint would crack off.... I know that doesn't sound like it makes sense, but if you see it you'll understand, lol
Hi there RockiMtn just to give you an idea of what finish you can expect from blast & powder coating here is a link to my Lavadome restoration project. The frame was quite rusty.
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PurleySquire
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Powdercoat (done well) sticks to metal like the proverbial shite to a blanket. In my experience paint quickly wears away from axle mounting points, chain stays and cable rubbing points around the head tube. If the paint is young, it gets easily scraped off, if it's old and well cured there is more of a tendency to chip and splinter.
I think Saracen started using it early on, my mates early 90's bike is in remarkable condition considering the huge amount of use it has had. Powdercoat can be over painted, degreasing and a little keying with ultra fine grit wet and dry is the only prep needed. It can also be polished with abrasives like T-cut to great effect.
As you can tell I am quite a fan and would consider it the only option for a bike that is going to be used and not displayed as art.
I think Saracen started using it early on, my mates early 90's bike is in remarkable condition considering the huge amount of use it has had. Powdercoat can be over painted, degreasing and a little keying with ultra fine grit wet and dry is the only prep needed. It can also be polished with abrasives like T-cut to great effect.
As you can tell I am quite a fan and would consider it the only option for a bike that is going to be used and not displayed as art.
secret_squirrel
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The black Oranges from 93-94 on were all powder coated and it just needs a polish to come up pretty good again
agent29":3olz6jnr said:
Tried looking up this place but can't find much info. I see they work with metal but looks to be more chroming finishes as opposed to anything else. No mention of stripping or painting, although they must know a thing or two about prepping metal surfaces.
Did you use to live in Toronto and made use of their services?
