New paint-about to chase & Face BB- prep?
02-17-10, 07:39 PM
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New paint-about to chase & Face BB- prep?
Just got a frame painted, I'm going to chase and face the bottom bracket shell tonight. as well as face the headtube.
I was wondering if there is anything you do before to ensure that the paint doesn't crack or peel off as you face the edges of the shell, I've done this on powdercoated bikes before but never on a freshly painted frame.
I was wondering if there is anything you do before to ensure that the paint doesn't crack or peel off as you face the edges of the shell, I've done this on powdercoated bikes before but never on a freshly painted frame.
02-18-10, 02:36 AM
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While ago I got 2 frames back from the painter. With one I faced, with the other I didn't. In both everything sits fine. Apply sufficient grease afterwards!
02-18-10, 06:09 AM
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Putting this in the framebuilder section wasn't enough?
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02-18-10, 09:16 AM
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"chase and face the bottom bracket shell"
what is that?
i just bought a ratty 72 raleigh sport its black but the paint is rubbing on my hands and the fenders are pretty damn toast i want to have it painted a different color...
so this is interesting.
what is that?
i just bought a ratty 72 raleigh sport its black but the paint is rubbing on my hands and the fenders are pretty damn toast i want to have it painted a different color...
so this is interesting.
02-18-10, 11:16 AM
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Just got a frame painted, I'm going to chase and face the bottom bracket shell tonight. as well as face the headtube.
I was wondering if there is anything you do before to ensure that the paint doesn't crack or peel off as you face the edges of the shell, I've done this on powdercoated bikes before but never on a freshly painted frame.
I was wondering if there is anything you do before to ensure that the paint doesn't crack or peel off as you face the edges of the shell, I've done this on powdercoated bikes before but never on a freshly painted frame.
02-18-10, 12:07 PM
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+1 on letting the paint cure.
02-18-10, 11:26 PM
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Is there a difference in facing and chasing after paint vs. powder coating? I just got a bike back from the powder coater and the headtube definitely needs some work. The bottom bracket seems to be okay. I know this question will get me flamed but here goes anyway...Is there anyway to "do this at home" without the special tools?
02-18-10, 11:30 PM
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Is there a difference in facing and chasing after paint vs. powder coating? I just got a bike back from the powder coater and the headtube definitely needs some work. The bottom bracket seems to be okay. I know this question will get me flamed but here goes anyway...Is there anyway to "do this at home" without the special tools?
In the old days apprentice machinists had to be able to do hand work that was equal to machine work to be considered fully qualified.
Hand tooling a cube is damn hard work and takes precise measuring and an excellent touch.
