Hi pc4u. I had two frames coated at a local shop. This guy works out of his residential garage. The frames turned out very beautiful, and the price was right. ($65 and $80 each including stripping) My only (minor) complaint was that the finish seams to chip easier than I expected, like when bolting on wheels or dropping a wrench on it. I thought a powder coated finish would be tougher than this. These frames were chemically stripped, and when chipped the bare surface looks very smooth. Would sandblasting have provided a better surface for the pc to adhere to? Did something else go wrong? Thanks! -Mark