Yeah, I just went down to the bike room to look at a Sequoia, and I think the rear stays might be a problem. Have to ask the LBS what my options are there. Or maybe DebW knows? Definitely won't do it if I can't remove the stays and paint only the frame.Originally Posted by 7rider
My sister said that my nephew did a motorcycle recently, and they did a shiny outer layer over the initial powder coat. Might not be called clear coat, but there's some option like that.
I'll just have to call my nephew and talk to him about it tonight.
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05-19-2008, 09:43 AM #1
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05-19-2008, 09:55 AM #2
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Stays don't come off. Fork is easily removed, though. I don't know much about powder coating. But there are plenty of mixed carbon-aluminum frames around, so frame refinishers must be familiar with that issue. Originally Posted by divingbiker
Oil is good, grease is better.
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05-19-2008, 10:12 AM #3
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05-19-2008, 10:55 AM #4
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Well, this whole thread is moot now.
I called Spectrum Powder Works and asked if my frame could be powder coated with the carbon seat stays, and they said no. The carbon can't go in the oven.
So I guess I have to decide if I can live with a silver bike. Darnit!
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05-19-2008, 11:01 AM #5
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Time for a "fun with bar tape" lesson with Andrea
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05-19-2008, 11:08 AM #6
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Or....get that custom bike after all!!! Originally Posted by divingbiker
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05-19-2008, 11:10 AM #7
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ding! ding! ding! Originally Posted by 7rider
Or....get that custom bike after all!!!
We have a winner!
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05-19-2008, 11:29 AM #8
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Which brings us back to Nicole and her red accessories - looks sharp on a custom ti bike... Originally Posted by divingbiker
Lots of options: http://www.sevencycles.com/about/paintgallery.php
This looks ... red....2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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