Powder Coating an old frame

lastpubrunner

Retro Guru
I'm considering getting an old frame powder coated.

What I'd like to know is -

In order to get a similar effect to a more traditionally painted bike, would it be possible to overpaint the powder coat on the head tube ?

Or would that part (head tube) have to be masked off during the powder coating process ?

In other words, can 'contrasts' be achieved with powder coating and perhaps using another paint on top ? (or by any method ?)

Is it possible to do lug lining on a powder coated frame ?

Ta for any advice !
 
Check these photos out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stronglight/sets/72157622261269351/

Totally possible. You can also wet paint over PC if it's a small section. Lug lining is usually done with standard wet paint over the PC as well, but it's possible. I've filled in lug window and stuff with basic enamel after a powercoat.

Also, if you get a clear powder over your color it ends up looking much more like a wet paint job.
 

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