Who’s good/reasonable for paint these days

[d8mok]

I’m looking into having my Spooky painted back to satin black but the guy I used to use has now retired.

All the other frames I’ve had done recently have been powder coated so but I want this one painted so I’m looking for recommendations for places in the UK which are good but also not silly money. Ideally not too far from Derbyshire (100 miles max)

Last time I had this painted it was £70 which I’m not expecting. But also I’m not wanting to spend £300+. Ideally about £150-200 for a simple satin black.

 

[Takingabreak]

Mercian too expensive?

 

[d8mok]

Mercian too expensive?

They appear to be £200 which would be ok but I’ve heard mixed things about them over the years.

 

[KermitGKona88]

Varohna Frameworks

Varonha Frameworks build, repair and renovate steel bicycle frames. With over 35 years of experience in the frame building business, proprietor, Winston Vaz is equipped will all the skills and knowledge of a master of his craft. Since leaving school at the age of 16, Winston Vaz has been...

www.varonha.co.uk

 

[vcballbat]

Varohna Frameworks

Varonha Frameworks build, repair and renovate steel bicycle frames. With over 35 years of experience in the frame building business, proprietor, Winston Vaz is equipped will all the skills and knowledge of a master of his craft. Since leaving school at the age of 16, Winston Vaz has been...

www.varonha.co.uk

A cheap price but can be hit or miss, I have one and the paint wasn't allowed to cure before the lacquer so if anything touches it the paint moves and wrinkles. It's a Team Panasonic and Vaz laid the white over blue so it bleeds through, to be honest it's utter crap.. Fortunately I didn't have it done, I bought it with fresh (still wet) paint but needs to be corrected as it's a late 82 SBDU so wrong for year anyway... lucky dip take your chance..
Just thought I should add that my frame was painted by Mario Vaz way back at the start of 2019 so things may have changed..

 

[Takingabreak]

anyone tried these peeps?

Atlantic Boulevard

Bicycle Frame Repair workshop, BL9, Bury, Bike Frame Repair workshop

www.atlantic-boulevard.co.uk

 

[August Bicycles]

I’ve had lots of bikes painted for both myself and customers. Basically you get what you pay for, cheap paint isn’t good and good paint isn’t cheap!

 

[vcballbat]

I’ve had lots of bikes painted for both myself and customers. Basically you get what you pay for, cheap paint isn’t good and good paint isn’t cheap!

Where are you based?

 

[August Bicycles]

Where are you based?

I’m based in Norwich, UK

 

[otherself]

CJ Ward at Burton-on-Trent does a good job.