slowandsteady
10-16-06, 11:02 AM
How much? I have an old cromoly MTB frame that I would like to get painted. What does a good paint job cost? I am not talking anything spectacular with fade jobs or flames or pin stripping just a decent paint job.
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Nightshade
10-16-06, 11:10 AM
Not to be smart pants.....
If the frame is stripped and ready to paint not much at a local body shop.
(With care you can do it yourself with spray cans and get a decent job)
If fully assembled.....a LOT more at a local body shop.
It all comes down to the time consuming labor intensive prep work to
get the bike ready to paint. ;) ;)
If the frame is stripped and ready to paint not much at a local body shop.
(With care you can do it yourself with spray cans and get a decent job)
If fully assembled.....a LOT more at a local body shop.
It all comes down to the time consuming labor intensive prep work to
get the bike ready to paint. ;) ;)
womble
10-16-06, 11:31 AM
If the frame is stripped, you might even be able to find a DIY powdercoating place in your neck of the woods.
BlazingPedals
10-16-06, 01:23 PM
I had my already-stripped frame powdercoated for $75 a couple of years ago. That was for the main frame and the fork, two color coats and a clear coat. Having them strip it would have upped the price to $90, and considering what I went through to strip the old paint, I should have bitten at that deal! Unless you're looking for some fancy effects, powdercoating is the way to go - it's much more durable than paint. You said your frame is Chromoly, but if it were aluminum you'd have to make sure they used low-temp powdercoat so as not to ruin the temper.
slowandsteady
10-16-06, 02:30 PM
Okay so what is powdercoating?
Dr.Deltron
10-16-06, 02:46 PM
Okay so what is powdercoating?
Electrostatically applied powder laquer that is then baked at 275-400 degrees F. so it all melts together and adheres to the substrate (frame).
Electrostatically applied powder laquer that is then baked at 275-400 degrees F. so it all melts together and adheres to the substrate (frame).
operator
10-16-06, 06:10 PM
Powdercoating ran me $75. One coat. It's very durable.
Dr.Deltron
10-17-06, 08:55 AM
How much? I have an old cromoly MTB frame that I would like to get painted. What does a good paint job cost? I am not talking anything spectacular with fade jobs or flames or pin stripping just a decent paint job.
My prices start at $200. More if you DO want a fade and/or pin stripes.
Contact;
mb@mbent.net
Website;
mbent.net
Cell#;
831-521-3801
My prices start at $200. More if you DO want a fade and/or pin stripes.
Contact;
mb@mbent.net
Website;
mbent.net
Cell#;
831-521-3801