Yes, you should be able to save costs by stripping all the components, everything including the BB guide, but I wouldn't worry about stripping the paint. Powdercoaters have a tank of solvent that they dunk the frame in. Everything is dissolved (including decals) and leave the frame prepped for coating. Very low labor effort for this and if the frame was powdercoated before, I don't think you can remove it without solvent due to the bonding process (unlike paint). In the old days, they used sandblasting but I don't know if anyone does that anylonger.
Be sure you find out who is to obtain replacement decals - you or the powdercoater. Some places will reproduce decals if they are no longer available (maybe CyclArt?).
Ask about colors. Some colors can be done in one coat while others may take two. If you want a clear coat to make the finish super glossy, ask about having the decals applied before the clear coat. Each coat and each color adds to the cost. Powdercoating doesn't allow you fancy designs as powdercoating must be done by masking areas rather than freehand painting. Each layer of powdercoat is also more vulnerable to chips. The thinner you keep the coats, the more durable.
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07-17-2006, 08:51 AM #1
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07-18-2007, 09:00 PM #2
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Just in time for Bastille Day, meet my new (old) bike
I'm having my commutermobile powdercoated. Here she is, just the frame. This is from my cellphone, trust me, it's brighter than this looks.
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07-18-2007, 09:04 PM #3
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Omigawd!!!!!
Is that Bradley!?!?!
She's beeeeOOOOOOOOtiful!
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07-18-2007, 09:34 PM #4
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Yep, can you believe it?
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
She's like a whole new bike. Here Chris just getting her out of the bag.
the paint job is puppy tummy smooth
. I'm going to just plotz when I get that first scratch.
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Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
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07-18-2007, 09:39 PM #5
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chris *waited* for you to get there before he took her out of the bag!?!?!
Wow. I love Chris....
Is that a page of decals in the bag with her? Is she gonna have decals or stay puppy-belly smooth? (I vote for the sleek yellow look)"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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07-18-2007, 09:44 PM #6
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same bike, different angle
slightly blurry shot
I asked him if I could see the bike Originally Posted by KnottedYet
He said "no"
I asked why?
"because I'd have to put down my cup of coffee"
then he went and got it
He sent the decals to the painter to match the color that I want. Originally Posted by KnottedYet
He is thinking of putting one or more of the Mavic decals on. I've learned to trust Chris's aesthetic sense, when he says something will look good, it does. He's like a designer with a wrench.Last edited by Trek420; 11-30-2008 at 11:59 AM.
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07-19-2007, 07:09 AM #7
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Nice color, Trek!
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