Originally Posted by larue
I just found an older chromoly mtb frame that is a little rusty in some parts. I would like to have it sandblasted and then powder coated. If it's just surface rust is it still enough to ruin the integrity of the frame? Anyone have experience building up a rusty chromo frame?
I'll post a few pics soon.
Hi
We regularly have bikes powder coated for customers (UK). We use local firms who beadblast the frame first. The cost is about £40 sterling. Make sure they seal the bottom bracket threads first. The powder coat takes some shifting. It's a cheap way of making a hack bike look reasonable.