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Repainting a Frame
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:22 am
by triode12
Does anyone here know a panel beater or powdercoater in Sydney that is experienced in stripping and repainting frames?
TIA
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:45 pm
by 531db
Star Enamellers in Bankstown (02 9790 - 1025).
They are not cheap (about $200 I'm told) but are extensively used by the trade and classic/vintage restorers.
If you can get your frame to Melbourne, Bicycle Recycle in Moorabbin do a good powdercoat for about $100.
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:21 pm
by triode12
531db
Thank you!
I've just bought an late 70s/early 80s Kuwahara roadie with Ishiwata EXO-H quadruple butted tubing - 2140grams. I am surprised at how light the entire bike is even with circa 80s parts - feels like it is under 10kg.
I want to get it repainted or powdercoated in pearl white.
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:48 pm
by tallywhacker
make sure they (or you to be on the safe side) tape off the bottom bracket, head tube and seat tube. Damn hard to get a seat post back in with a couple of layers of paint inside the seat tube
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:05 pm
by triode12
Tallywhacker,
Yes! Good Advice! Thanks!
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:05 pm
by freddykruger
Hey triode12
Who did you end up finding a powdercoater in sydney? Who dit you use? I am also on the look out for a good powdercoat shop in sydney, that knows how to deal with bikes.
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:15 pm
by leguman
Freddy,
I can thoroughly recommend John Boveski at Cycle underground in Taren Point.
He recently stripped, repaired and resprayed and old Centurion bike that I've had sitting about for years.
The job he did was fantastic!
I think he does powder coating for a bit less than paint, but I'm happy with the paint.
They also clean the thread of the bottom bracket and tidy the paint up so rebuilding is a piece of cake.
Good luck
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:54 pm
by triode12
freddykruger wrote:Hey triode12
Who did you end up finding a powdercoater in sydney? Who dit you use? I am also on the look out for a good powdercoat shop in sydney, that knows how to deal with bikes.
Hi Freddy,
I didn't send it in eventually, figured out the frame is too large for me. I was going to send it to Precision Powdercoating at Seven Hills.
http://www.precisioncoating.com.au/
They said that they do and have done lots of bikes.
HTH.
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:27 pm
by freddykruger
Thanks for that. I spoke to the guys at cheeky monkey and they put me in touch with cycle underground (95250778). They specialize in bikes and restoration. prices look good too. $120 for a bead blast and powder coat.
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:58 pm
by triode12
freddykruger wrote:Thanks for that. I spoke to the guys at cheeky monkey and they put me in touch with cycle underground (95250778). They specialize in bikes and restoration. prices look good too. $120 for a bead blast and powder coat.
Precision Powdercoating charged the same too.
$50 for sandblasting and $70 for the powdercoating.
Since the cycle underground is a bike repair shop - I'd go with them instead.
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:44 pm
by munga
Anyone in BrisVegas had their steeds powdercoated locally?
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:48 pm
by winona_rider
mt gower posted this somewhere:
The best in the business is Joe Cosgrove, 32751442. He is at Moorooka.
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:48 pm
by winona_rider
actually - not sure that was powdercoating - soz!