Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Where to get my frame painted?

I live in Oakland and need to get a frame painted. Anyone know of any places i can get some good work done for some fair prices? Also, does anyone know how I can order some Pinarello decals?

Here's a Craigslist posting I saved:


I have a powder coating shop in Hayward.Frmee and Forks solid color $75 includes bead blasting. Candies and other colors more.

Maas Tech Coat
31010 San Clemente St.
Hayward,CA 94544
(510)471-6227
6am-2:30 M-F

Wow. That's cheap. I called around in Sac and was quoted $200. Maybe I'll make a trip to the bay.

Bernie Mikkelsen (http://www.mikkelsenframes.com/pages/803204/index.htm) out of Alameda uses some really good paint/powdercoat place in the Bay Area for all of his frames. You should give him a call and get their number

For those in SF, A-1 Underground Powdercoating on Valencia do pretty good work. Around $140 to strip and powdercoating. Finish is pretty damn good, no problems dealing with them and the finish really holds up.

For really good custom paint, I've heard lots of good things about D+D Cycles in San Lorenzo.

D+D is who Mikkelsen uses, I believe.

I'm curious how some shops can strip and powdercoat for $75 while others charge $140 or more.

any sources on the east coast, nyc?

yeah im in sac too and got the 200-300 range. then i went to ingliscycles.com and hes having my bike painted through Sycip for like $120 i think. sycip is in santa rosa.

jeremyb

I was thinking of going through the painter in Chico that Rex uses. I think it's around $200. Granted this is for my marinoni road bike...not my fixie. I want to get the fixie powdercoated to stand up to the abuses of loking up downtown.

powder coat or paint? what exactly is the diff?

powder coat is a baked on finish. you give the part to be powder coated a electric charge and then give the powder the opposite charge. then the part is sprayed with the now attracted powder. then the part is baked in an oven. the resulting finish is more like having a pyrex or porcelain coating on your part. paint is just not that scratch resistant in most cases. some paints have been developed that are comparable, but from what i hear, they are quite expensive compared to powder coat.

I've heard that stripping powdercoating can be a pain in the arse, as opposed to paint. I was told this by a machinist, any truth to it?

with the right chemicals it doesn't have to be. we're talkin scary chemicals.

i did one frame in a matter of minutes with some stuff called "strip-eze" i think it was called that i got from the sherwin williams store. it took me longer to get ready for possible spillage/splashing than it did to actually strip the powder. (put on the heavy duty chemical resistant gloves, goggles, pants, sweatshirt, have the water hose ready)

There are also significant environmental benefits to powdercoating. No overspray and things like that. I had a MTB frame done in 93 after years of hard riding there is not one ding but a few scratches but not down to metal.

I live in Oakland and need to get a frame painted. Anyone know of any places i can get some good work done for some fair prices? Also, does anyone know how I can order some Pinarello decals?


http://www.campyonly.com/joebell.html

http://www.cyclart.com/orderguide.html
http://www.cyclart.com/map.html

S/F,
CEYA!

wow. thanks guys. Seems like i''ll have trouble getting decals if don't get it done at some pricey place, bummer.

I called the manufacturer of my road bike, they had new decals for around $10. I was surprised due to the bike being built in the late 80's. Is Pinarello still around? NM, thier web site tells me yes ;)

any sources on the east coast, nyc?

did you ever find any?

any sources on the east coast, nyc?


i just had the IRO im builging for my gf powdercoated at colorlife in longisland. 516 433 1222. i get it back tonight ill post pics. pink w/metalic flakes.

there is also acme powdercoaters and action also in LI

cool - i also have an iro i want to get done. how much did it cost, if you don't mind? maybe i'll try this place also

http://www.carterpowdercoating.com/

cool - i also have an iro i want to get done. how much did it cost, if you don't mind? maybe i'll try this place also

http://www.carterpowdercoating.com/



ohhh sweet in Brooklyn! if i knew sooner it would of saved me a few trips out to LI.i could of been riding instead.

a standard color was $80 for the frame and fork. the metallic flakes where $40 extra because he had to order em.

ohhh sweet in Brooklyn! if i knew sooner it would of saved me a few trips out to LI.i could of been riding instead.

a standard color was $80 for the frame and fork. the metallic flakes where $40 extra because he had to order em.


when i picked up the frame i spoke to TonyIRO he uses Acme in LI if im not mistaken.thet're a little more $$$

Here's the powder coating place that charges $75 again.
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/bik/60789656.html



Large shop in Hayward. Full service,many colors,call for quote.Ask for Mike.
Frame & forks $75 bead blasted & powder coated.


Maas Tech Coat
31010 San Clemente St.
Hayward,CA 94544
(510)471-6227
6AM-2:30PM

cool - i also have an iro i want to get done. how much did it cost, if you don't mind? maybe i'll try this place also

http://www.carterpowdercoating.com/

awesome, that's close. thanks.

for people in portland, check out acme paint. they're amazing....

also, fyi (though more for the roadies than the fixies): you apparently can't powdercoat carbon.

you apparently can't powdercoat carbon.

not surprising given that way that powder coating works.. basically, the powder and frame are given opposite electrical charges which causes the powder to be attracted to the frame (after it is on the frame it is baked to keep it on). my chemistry may be a bit off these days, but carbon won't take a charge in the same way that metals do (unless there is something else in the carbon compound, that is).

not surprising given that way that powder coating works.. basically, the powder and frame are given opposite electrical charges which causes the powder to be attracted to the frame (after it is on the frame it is baked to keep it on). my chemistry may be a bit off these days, but carbon won't take a charge in the same way that metals do (unless there is something else in the carbon compound, that is).

i think that it has less to do with that and more to do with the high heat required for the process.

Not paint or powdercoating but interesting:

From SF Craigslist:

http://www.craigslist.org/pen/bik/77878734.html

Reply to: autobutcher@sbcglobal.net
Date: 2005-06-09, 8:11AM PDT

"Pinstriping, frameset, and lug touch up work - $30 (san mateo)
am an accomplished automotive and motorcycle pinstriper looking to broaden my work load to bikes. 3+ years pinstriping experience. Fast turnaround, Easy access from 101. Prices start at $25 cash, will consider any bicycle or related trades, preferably track/fixed gear,french parts, cruisers, lowriders, or tools. I would love to trade for a decent bike stand right now so I dont have to buy one.

Frameset touch up
lug work touch up (even fancy nervex style)
lowrider design work
beach cruiser (fenders, tanks, frames)
custom lettering
helmets"

Not paint or powdercoating but interesting:

From SF Craigslist:

http://www.craigslist.org/pen/bik/77878734.html

Reply to: autobutcher@sbcglobal.net
Date: 2005-06-09, 8:11AM PDT

"Pinstriping, frameset, and lug touch up work - $30 (san mateo)
am an accomplished automotive and motorcycle pinstriper looking to broaden my work load to bikes. 3+ years pinstriping experience. Fast turnaround, Easy access from 101. Prices start at $25 cash, will consider any bicycle or related trades, preferably track/fixed gear,french parts, cruisers, lowriders, or tools. I would love to trade for a decent bike stand right now so I dont have to buy one.

Frameset touch up
lug work touch up (even fancy nervex style)
lowrider design work
beach cruiser (fenders, tanks, frames)
custom lettering
helmets"

This guy (Brian I think) bought at set of SOMA track bars from me. Seems like a cool guy.
I just realized he's the same guy or I would traded some lettering or somesuch.

I've heard that stripping powdercoating can be a pain in the arse, as opposed to paint. I was told this by a machinist, any truth to it?

is $20 bucks for a bead blasting expensive?

i will paint your bike i just painted mine black and pink splatter. if you want a picture of it hit me up i will charge you 50 bucks for it only and its super solid. rock it hard

just wanted to resurrect this thread to mention that i brought my ex's frame to that place in hayward to be powdercoated. $75. i'll let everyone know how it turns out when i get it back, hopefully with pictures.

Will the beadblasting remove rust or is there further treatment necessary?

D+D is the place...both Mikkelson and Travis @ Freewheel recommend them. You pay for it tho. if you look at the cyclart website, they talk about the dangers of getting a bike painted at a car painter pay the money