Quote Originally Posted by ivorygorgon View Post
I am in dire need of getting by bike painted. I have a Trek 2.1 WSD and it is a pearly white with a hideous (to me, sorry for anyone who has this bike and loves the color scheme!) yellow and black decal. I am in desperate need of getting this bike painted. DH and I looked into it, but the painter said the down time for the bike would be 2 months. Two months!!!! I can't be off my bike for two months!!! (I live in San Diego and ride all year).

Does anyone know if 2 months is typical or can I look around and find someone who can do it faster? And if I do find someone faster, would it be a worse job?

It is funny, I am not a girly girl at all, but my bike just has to be prettier than it is now!! LOL.
Is there someone in your area who are experienced at powder coating motorcycles? It might be quicker if you had your LBS remove the parts and have the frame powder coated. If they are experienced at motorcycles then there shouldn't be any problem with a bike. I do not know if this is something you would consider but it might be a viable option.