Joined: Nov 2006
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From: duluth
Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
You can't powdercoat over paint. The finish is baked on in an oven. The frame needs to be totally free of paint (sand/media blasted) and cleaned thoroughly before the powdercoat is even sprayed on. Then you have to make sure your bb and headset faces are cleaned up.