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Old 10-05-07 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MattRennick
I think it does but just ask Dan Halen how he feels about their stripping practices. That was Jetkote, right Dan?
Yup it was Jetkote. They blasted over the threads in my bb shell and on my fork, even though I specifically requested that they did not do that, and although the assured me "oh of course we wouldn't do that". Luckily the threads were still tall enough that they could be chased and made functional again. I am also extremely unhappy with the 'quality' of the finish on my frame. It is bumpy as ****. And they left a patch of bare metal on the bottom of the bb shell. I would recommend a tremclad rattle can job over powdercoat hands down. Yeah it may not last as long but it easy to touch up and as Phil mentioned it is much more rust resistant. I mean I know some people have had better results than me but if there is a problem powdercoat is a ***** to get off and not worth the aggravation imo. Say if you have a crash and want to repair your frame. You have to contend with getting the powder coat off. Others may feel differently but I wouldn't do it again.

P.S. re: the pics, Nice shorts Matt And nice wheel Ryan
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