Powder coating

[mike b]

Hey was just wondering if anyone knows of anywhere (not Universal Sprayers) who you'd trust to powdercoat a frame ? Thanks

[Conor]

Univesal Industrial Sprayers, Springvale Industrial estate. £40 for shot blast and powder coating. Impressed with my job so far. Maybe get them to lacquer after cating, but it's tough enough.

http://www.4ni.co.uk/90241x885x24_universal-industrial-spraying-belfast-antrim.htm

http://www.mtbrider.com/mtbr/showthread.php?t=18105

[mike b]

Hmm yeah got my hardtail back from them today, not so impressed. At the time it looked alright but when I got it home I realised that the bottom bracket and headset hadn't been masked properly and that the 'powder coat' they'd used was so thin that i could scape it off around the edges with my nail. They'd sprayed it with normal paint not powder coated it as I asked. Didn't even do a good job of that, there's loads of spots not covered. Safe to say I won't be trusting them with my DH bike.

[Conor]

Strange. Perfect job of mine. I covered up all the sensitive bits myself though. If you are not happy go back and get it re-done. Did they shot blast the frame first or did you strip it yourself?

[mike b]

Yeah they shot blasted it. What did you cover yours up with ? They'd just stuffed card in round the bb, headset etc.

[Conor]

I used big bolts and washers!! And left bearings in the pivots.

[tinkerhil]

Done mine myself :D

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/tinkerhil/Dermo8freshpaint002.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/tinkerhil/Dermo8freshpaint008.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/tinkerhil/demo8decal.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/tinkerhil/my%20bikes/demo8paintboxxers3.jpg

[After_You]

I've had my meta frame in bits for a while, reckon I'd rather do it myself and take some time with it. Tinkerhill how did you do yours and did it take long?!

[tinkerhil]

I've had my meta frame in bits for a while, reckon I'd rather do it myself and take some time with it. Tinkerhill how did you do yours and did it take long?!

I spent about a day rubbing it down then primered it. Gave it another rub down and sprayed it the next day.

[monty]

Tinkerhill... that is one of the nicest looking bikes I've ever fliiping seen! Pimped :D
Do you still ride it?

[keyserni]

He sold it a couple of weeks back Monty, the frame was in the classifieds. Was tempted by it and after seeing it built up I know I should have went for it.