Originally Posted by
graywolf
2. Powder coat. Seems reasonable, very durable. But the sheet metal parts (fenders and chainguard) need body work and I understand that you have to start with bare metal, and I would definitely have to farm it out. However this might be a good way to deal with rusty brackets and the like.
Powdercoating is an excellent way to deal with rusty brackets and such. I have also done two whole frames. Came out looking great once. But the second time with a light green metalic paint it was strangely discolored over the brazing material around the lugs. Not terrible, but not perfect either. The powdercoater did not have a good answer why. He guessed that maybe the metalic part of the paint interacted differently with the brazing material. Anyone else ever seen this?
jim
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