Re: Why don't they
Historically speaking paint is primarily for corrosion protection and not to look good, but does have the added bonus that it covers flaws in the material and construction.
Ti frames are fairly resistant to corrosion and their welds end up being neat due to the process involved hence why add extra cost and weight to the finished product?
Similarly on carbon frames a decorative weave is put over the top of all the other layers to cover the ugly joins (in some cases) and different weave directions.
tintin40":3bf0wjp9 said:Ever paint ti frames? Raligh did it too some cheap ti frames a long time ago (not aircraft grade ti). I like painted frames. Or does paint have trouble sticking to it?
Historically speaking paint is primarily for corrosion protection and not to look good, but does have the added bonus that it covers flaws in the material and construction.
Ti frames are fairly resistant to corrosion and their welds end up being neat due to the process involved hence why add extra cost and weight to the finished product?
Similarly on carbon frames a decorative weave is put over the top of all the other layers to cover the ugly joins (in some cases) and different weave directions.