Local Bicycle Frame Paintshop? Around WA State...

[freshsushi]

Ok, so after looking at different options, I decided against paint because I was pretty sure I was going with one solid color unless I could chrome just my lugs, which I didn't see how that was possible unless I disassembled my frame which wasn't going to happen. Someone can correct me if they understand the chroming process better, but I think I'd have to chrome the whole thing, and then paint just the tubes, which would add on extra weight, and would cost more than what I'm willing to spend. I decided to go with powdercoating my frame instead because it's a little more durable, it's cheaper, and I can still get a nice color with the technology nowadays. Someone also mentionned that it also has little if no impact on the engironment, which is always a plus to me.

That being said, I also read about Aaron's Bicycle Repair, which does do paint for the lowest price I have seen, $230 for bead blasting (supposedly better for your bicycle than sandblasting), base coat, top coat, and one solid color:
http://www.rideyourbike.com/paint.html

And I'm going to go with these guys:
Northwest Powder Coatings Inc
1400 S 192ND St
SeaTac, WA 98148
(206) 241-1614

For $150, they'll sandblast and powdercoat your frame to a color of your choosing. I've heard some good things about them in another bike forum and it sounds promising.

[mimitabby]

Ok, so after looking at different options, I decided against paint because I was pretty sure I was going with one solid color unless I could chrome just my lugs, which I didn't see how that was possible unless I disassembled my frame which wasn't going to happen. Someone can correct me if they understand the chroming process better, but I think I'd have to chrome the whole thing, and then paint just the tubes, which would add on extra weight, and would cost more than what I'm willing to spend.

The chrome is expensive enough, they will only chrome the parts of the bike you want chromed.
there will be a very specifically defined line, that's part of the beauty of the Chrome.

Now may I ask you a stupid question, when you have your bike painted, do YOU take the whole bike apart or do they?