Another option would be to have the frame galvanized, Check out
THIS PLACE in Ashland VA. I found that the price was a lot less than just media blasting.
This
LINK has some information on the process.
Thanks, I kind of like this idea. I will check into it.
I priced just buying all the stuff to do it myself and have also talked to several places. A couple told me 1 1/2 -2 hours , one offered to blast it while I wait. In the end no mater what direction I go a finished frame will be roughly the same price. I did talk to a guy that I will probably go with. He was straight up with me, made suggestions on options to save me money, how to do it myself, and even told me of competitors to check with.He was also one of the better prices for a painted frame.
I will update when I get it done and see how it turns out.