Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
I've never had a bike frame powder coated. One of the other posters indicated $75.00 for the job which sounds too good to be true. I'm thinking that by the time I add up stripper, primer, sand paper and paint I'll be at least half way to that $75.00 mark maybe closer. While I consider doing it myself to be a plus, I'll also have to admit that powder coating is definitely going to look more professional. I think that maybe next time around I'll have to try powder coating.
i wouldd agree on powdercoating being "better" than a diy rattle can job.. howver the only thing about powdercoating is that you lose alot of details on on lugs and it looks "thick" when applied... and its hard to get really fine details, custom masking jobs, and special colors and special effects... other than the standard RAL colors... sometihng about a fresh painted bike will always look better to me than powdercoating.. however powdercoat is very very durable and cost effective