Restoration Help - can anyone reccommend a sprayer/workshop?

[Jimzano]

Hi guys,
wanted to pick your collective brains about an impending resto-job,i have a '96 Kona to try and sort out,but the seatpost is seized in it,could also do with a lick of paint,just wondering if you guys could reccommend anyone or have any idea of price? im entirely jealous of the beautful retro-restores i've seen on here and would like to rock one of my own.

many thanks,

 

[ekiborter]

Argos racing cycles in Bristol

http://www.argoscycles.com/

It's going to cost £100 - £140 for the respray.

I think they cost up seat pin removal on an individual basis

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[Jimzano]

i'll look them up,cheers.

 

[clunker]

Speak to David at Colourtech based in Dartford Kent do all of Chas Roberts frames. Frame will cost you about £80. Phone: 01322 555549 Did not charge to remove my seatpost

 

[dyna-ti]

You'll get a better finish from the powder coaters
Harder wearing too.
I've seen 2 bikes done in the same colour ,one painted ,one powder.
The painted looked dull and lifeless compared to the powder coated, which was stronger and more vibrant.
When i change my rc30s to black[from chrome]They will be powder coated.

 

[steveslow]

Argos's work looks great, but the finish is fragile.

 

[Agency_Scum]

I've had paintwork and restoration done at Argos Cyles and it's second to none. Gary's burn and bend repairwork is excellent but DO NOT WATCH HIM repair your bike unless you've a strong constitution.
The paint, like any stove enammel paint, is less hardy than a powder coating which is what I have these days if authenticity is a lower priority than toughness. It's also much cheaper.