Originally Posted by
trigger
I'm thinking of getting an old frame of mine repainted, and my cheapest / best option at the moment is a powder coat,
Powder coat is an excellent choice from an utility perspective. The artistic license might be limited, but powdercoat is generally very durable.
Originally Posted by
trigger
.. I'm wondering if the sandblasting ...is going to erode the pantographing on the frame.
Pantographing? Strange use of that word. Engraved lettering?
Sand blasting is a rather aggressive method of paint removal. The damage to the engraving will depend on the depth and width of the engraving, and on how hard the blaster has hit it.
If it's a reliable company you can always ask them to go easy on that area.
A reasonable expectation is a slight blurring of the lettering, as the edges will get somewhat rounded.
Complete obliteration is unlikely, unless the engraving is really shallow already to begin with.
As already pointed out there are milder methods out there.
I wouldn't worry about the integrity of the frame though.
Bike frames tends to do OK despite being thin-walled due to being tubular, as long as they're steel. (Not saying it can't be messed up, only that you have to work on it....)
Originally Posted by
trigger
Hey there ...
I'm thinking of getting an old frame of mine repainted, and my cheapest / best option at the moment is a powder coat, which suits my purposes just fine. However, I'm wondering if the sandblasting that they will subject the frame to in order to strip the old paint, decals and some surface rust is going to erode the pantographing on the frame. Thoughts? If there is much risk of losing the pantographing I'll just wait until I can afford a proper paint job.
Thanks!