Originally Posted by
Colnago Mixte
They didn't with mine, because it would have turned the frame a dull gray color. I polished up the frame fairly well and the powdercoating guy said they just rubbed it down with steel wool to clean off the remaining paint and that was it.
I was thinking that this might cause adhesion problems, but so far so good. I live in a dry climate, so I'm not too worried about possible rust issues.
I think adhesion may have more to do with the chemical reaction between the paint and the steel. That's partly why it's important to remove all oils from the frame with de-natured alcohol prior to spraying.
Your Paramount looks awesome with a clear coat!