Mr_Christopher
09-09-08, 11:53 AM
Man oh man I'd like to do this with my mountain bike but first I need to learn how to take it apart, and more importantly put it back together :-)
Chris
Chris
Texas - DFW Group Powdercoating
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09-09-08, 12:43 PM
Man oh man I'd like to do this with my mountain bike but first I need to learn how to take it apart, and more importantly put it back together :-)
Chris
Where in North Dallas are you? Cuda2K and myself are in the Coit/Campbell area and could probably give you a hand.
Chris
Where in North Dallas are you? Cuda2K and myself are in the Coit/Campbell area and could probably give you a hand.
Mr_Christopher
09-09-08, 02:10 PM
Where in North Dallas are you? Cuda2K and myself are in the Coit/Campbell area and could probably give you a hand.
That would be awesome! I have a Trek 820 mountain bike I'm wanting to pimp out yet I lack mechanic skills so having some guys to guide me along would be great. I don't know what colors this outfit in Mesquite can do but I'm leaning towards a day/glow green or red color. :-) I also plan to replce the "gooseneck" with a more mountain bike looking stem set up. It's a one piece design that is functional but it doesn't look cool. I have no idea how to do stuff like that.
I'm at Coit and Beltline and I ride mostly in the late evenings. I stop at the Starbucks on Campbell/Coit the nights I ride. We'll have to plan for the folks in the area to meet there or somewhere nearby to get acquainted. Or rather I get acquainted with everyone else, I spose you guys already know one another.
Chris
That would be awesome! I have a Trek 820 mountain bike I'm wanting to pimp out yet I lack mechanic skills so having some guys to guide me along would be great. I don't know what colors this outfit in Mesquite can do but I'm leaning towards a day/glow green or red color. :-) I also plan to replce the "gooseneck" with a more mountain bike looking stem set up. It's a one piece design that is functional but it doesn't look cool. I have no idea how to do stuff like that.
I'm at Coit and Beltline and I ride mostly in the late evenings. I stop at the Starbucks on Campbell/Coit the nights I ride. We'll have to plan for the folks in the area to meet there or somewhere nearby to get acquainted. Or rather I get acquainted with everyone else, I spose you guys already know one another.
Chris
Mr_Christopher
09-14-08, 05:35 PM
Can someone explain the advantages/disadvantages of powder coating versus painting?
Chris
Chris
huerro
09-14-08, 10:55 PM
Can someone explain the advantages/disadvantages of powder coating versus painting?
Chris
Powder coating is more durable, cheaper, and less toxic than wet paint. The only downside is that it's not as pretty (unless you want to spend lots of money).
Chris
Powder coating is more durable, cheaper, and less toxic than wet paint. The only downside is that it's not as pretty (unless you want to spend lots of money).
Rammer
09-15-08, 05:28 PM
THis was my daughters bike. http://halocoatings.com/images/page_2_pic_1.jpg
I think the fork might be mounted backwards.
Nonetheless, very interesting. I might have a frame to send to you.
I think the fork might be mounted backwards.
Nonetheless, very interesting. I might have a frame to send to you.
Mr_Christopher
10-22-08, 01:46 PM
So you powder coating guys who did it, any updates? Are you still happy with the work? Any surprises months later?
I still have this on my mind...
Chris
I still have this on my mind...
Chris
txvintage
12-31-08, 01:59 PM
Gonna bump this thread.
I just picked up my Centurion frame from Enduro over in Mesquite. It looks awesome. I went with "Sky" white. It's so white it almost glows, and the lug work isn't filled in so it still is very defined.
I'll post some pics later.
I just picked up my Centurion frame from Enduro over in Mesquite. It looks awesome. I went with "Sky" white. It's so white it almost glows, and the lug work isn't filled in so it still is very defined.
I'll post some pics later.
Mr_Christopher
12-31-08, 03:47 PM
Gonna bump this thread.
I just picked up my Centurion frame from Enduro over in Mesquite. It looks awesome. I went with "Sky" white. It's so white it almost glows, and the lug work isn't filled in so it still is very defined.
I'll post some pics later.
Good timing. I'm planning to take a frame to them within the next week. Did you get a price for them doing the lugs in a different color? I'm hoping to do the frame in one color and the lugs in another if it isn't too pricey.
Chris
I just picked up my Centurion frame from Enduro over in Mesquite. It looks awesome. I went with "Sky" white. It's so white it almost glows, and the lug work isn't filled in so it still is very defined.
I'll post some pics later.
Good timing. I'm planning to take a frame to them within the next week. Did you get a price for them doing the lugs in a different color? I'm hoping to do the frame in one color and the lugs in another if it isn't too pricey.
Chris
txvintage
12-31-08, 04:36 PM
I didn't get a price to do a separate color for the lugs but he did say he can do it for an additional fee. The masking process is pretty time consuming.
He can do pretty much any thing you want from fades, muticolor, to a couple of chrome type finshes.
I'm considering taking some crank arms, brake calipers, and disassembled dérailleurs over and having them done in a black chrome finish for use on the white frame.
He can do pretty much any thing you want from fades, muticolor, to a couple of chrome type finshes.
I'm considering taking some crank arms, brake calipers, and disassembled dérailleurs over and having them done in a black chrome finish for use on the white frame.
roadnoob412
01-01-09, 10:52 PM
Really cool thread you guys - I don't know why, but this has really interested me for some reason. I hope you guys post more pics of your newly powdercoated frames!