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| | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 61 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 61 | Should I powdercoat or paint my frame after it's been sandblasted? Also, whatever the answer, can I do it myself? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 | I finished painting my frame not to long ago,
but if I were to do it over again I would
go with the powdercoat. I found a guy close
by that would have done it for about what it cost
me for paint and sandblasting. And he does all
the work. I don't think you will be able to
powder coat the frame. It takes a lot of heat
and you need a large oven to fit that frame in.
A lot of powder coaters can even do it because
they don't have an oven large enough. You
might want to call around and see what the cost
is and even see if they can do it. Then you
might get a better idea as to wheather you are
going to paint or powder coat. | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 | I can't give you a long term perspective, as I just brought mine home this week. I had it blasted and then powder coated. Both guys are awesome. The powder coat seems to really get into everywhere, so it should last. I could paint it for what they charged, but why? Get a pro to do a top notch job and never worry about it again. Shop around a bit and see what you find. I went out into a more rural area and found true craftsman who don't charge like the city guys.
Don't tick yourself off later by tring to skimp on this one. Some stuff you would be willing to re-do. Would you really want to re-do a frame later so you could save a hundred bucks?
Good luck!! | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 | Anybody have any thoughts on clearcoating the powder coated product? My guy said it was a good idea. Seems like a smart plan. Any voices of experience? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | Depending on type or color of the powder coat, clear is required for UV protection. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 141 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 141 | '64crazy, where are you from? I'm having mine powdercoated by Panhandle Powdercoaters in Pensacola, Fl. They have an in-house blasting facility; my frame is never sitting in the weather at any time during the process. It will run me about $275-$475, depending on how much cleanup they will have to do (I'm pressurewashing everything first to keep the cost down). I couldn't paint it for that price. It will take him about 3-5 days; NO WAY could I do it that quick.
Painting isn't even an option for me; and in keeping with Jake53's mindset, I want to do the frame ONCE. | | |
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