Local powder coaters?

[redclayrambler]

Hey people,
I am in need of a good and (hopefully) local shop to get a powder coat paint job (on a frame), stripped and reapplied.
I have a bike that has been powder coated, but has issues, such as rust under the paint. I have found several spots of orange peel on the paint and when scraping the paint away, there is rust underneath. So I would like to completely strip the old paint (and rust) and get a new paint job. The builder of this frame is willing to try to get the original painters to redo the frame and I may do that, but they are the ones who did it wrong in the first place and I am not crazy about shipping my frame across country.
So, I am trying to see what other options I have available.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Clay

BTW-This is one of the best arguments for ti, my road bike will never rust even if it is old and out of date!!

[TrailVictim]

Not local but some of the best work you'll ever see. I had them do a frame for me a few years back and it was perfect.

http://www.spectrumpowderworks.com/

[rizetech]

we've had some luck with a few things from a guy in frederick, i can't remember off the top of my head... cheap, decent work and fast. not 100% perfect, but for the speed/price it's good.

[Dr Phil mmkay]

Anyone know a good shop (somewhere in NOVA) that can strip paint off a frame? I bought some aircraft stripper but I doubt I'll get good results when it's 19 degrees out....:bangshead:

[jabberwocky]

Anyone know a good shop (somewhere in NOVA) that can strip paint off a frame? I bought some aircraft stripper but I doubt I'll get good results when it's 19 degrees out....:bangshead:What frame are you going to strip the paint off of?

[brian_brox]

Anyone know a good shop (somewhere in NOVA) that can strip paint off a frame? I bought some aircraft stripper but I doubt I'll get good results when it's 19 degrees out....:bangshead:
Just do it over the bathtub...what could go wrong?

[punga]

What frame are you going to strip the paint off of?
Your Turner.

[jabberwocky]

Your Turner.Pffff... Its already silver and beat to hell. I probably wouldn't even notice. :p

[sourceofdenial]

Anyone know a good shop (somewhere in NOVA) that can strip paint off a frame? I bought some aircraft stripper but I doubt I'll get good results when it's 19 degrees out....:bangshead:

Just do it in your bathroom and keep the door closed and the fan off so you don't stink up the rest of the house.

[Dr Phil mmkay]

What frame are you going to strip the paint off of?

The Dirtbag

Just do it in your bathroom and keep the door closed and the fan off so you don't stink up the rest of the house.

Yeah, and I'll try and remember to route my car's exhaust into the bathroom too, for increases fume efficiency. I hear the CO helps break up the paint faster.

[jabberwocky]

The DirtbagYou have problems, dude. :) Seriously, that frame isn't even a year old and is, like, pristine. Why would you strip the paint off it?

[Dr Phil mmkay]

You have problems, dude. :) Seriously, that frame isn't even a year old and is, like, pristine. Why would you strip the paint off it?

Some where, someone is developing a 12-step program for people like me. There's actually plenty of scuffs and scrapes and marks all over the frame (Transition's known to be overbuilt and underpainted) but that's really not why I want to raw it out. I really like the clean stylings of having a raw frame, plus I'd like for it to match the lowers on the new fork I'll be getting in a week or so. :D

[jabberwocky]

Some where, someone is developing a 12-step program for people like me. There's actually plenty of scuffs and scrapes and marks all over the frame (Transition's known to be overbuilt and underpainted) but that's really not why I want to raw it out. I really like the clean stylings of having a raw frame, plus I'd like for it to match the lowers on the new fork I'll be getting in a week or so. :DTotem air? What are you doing with the Boxxer?

I personally wouldn't mess with the frame, especially since you've made noise about selling it before. I'd bet that a stripped frame won't sell for as much as a factory painted one.

Scuffed bikes are par for the course with a shuttle/lift bike. They get banged around a lot. It gives the bike character. :D

[Dr Phil mmkay]

Totem air? What are you doing with the Boxxer?

I personally wouldn't mess with the frame, especially since you've made noise about selling it before. I'd bet that a stripped frame won't sell for as much as a factory painted one.

Scuffed bikes are par for the course with a shuttle/lift bike. They get banged around a lot. It gives the bike character. :D

It's actually a fair trade for the Totem in equivalent condition (minor cosmetic scuffs, perfect working condition). All that's paid is shipping by each person. I think I'll keep the frame for another season or so since I'll be going away for my clinical training and won't be seeing much biking. The bearings needed a change and that was my primary reason for taking it all apart (by the way, the DB's in a million pieces in boxes now. Weird how so much bike now fits in a couple of normal size boxes).

I'm really not spending much for this "makeover" and it's winter time so it's not like I'll be losing out on saddle-time anyways. Small price to pay for what is pretty much a bike that'll ride and look noticeably different, probably for the better.

[macdaid]

Phil,

I PM'd you. I believe I have some sources for you.

Dave

[jabberwocky]

It's actually a fair trade for the Totem in equivalent condition (minor cosmetic scuffs, perfect working condition). All that's paid is shipping by each person. I think I'll keep the frame for another season or so since I'll be going away for my clinical training and won't be seeing much biking. The bearings needed a change and that was my primary reason for taking it all apart (by the way, the DB's in a million pieces in boxes now. Weird how so much bike now fits in a couple of normal size boxes).Hmmm... Why the switch to the Totem?

I'm actually surprised the Dirtbag needs new pivot bearings this fast, but maybe some of the sloppy Snowshoe riding did them in.

BTW, I've always wanted to strip the paint off a frame. If you want to bring it by sometime after new years we can hit it with paint stripper in the basement. Thats assuming you haven't found a local place to strip it.

[Dr Phil mmkay]

Hmmm... Why the switch to the Totem?

I'm actually surprised the Dirtbag needs new pivot bearings this fast, but maybe some of the sloppy Snowshoe riding did them in.

BTW, I've always wanted to strip the paint off a frame. If you want to bring it by sometime after new years we can hit it with paint stripper in the basement. Thats assuming you haven't found a local place to strip it.

The Totem's more of an appriopriate match for the DB as far as intended purpose and travel length goes. I'm really hoping the Solo-Air will not only shave off significant weight, but also allow some more fine tuning in the sag/spring rate area.

through Macdaid and Kevin Nish, I've got a few opportunities to ask around for paint stripping services but if by anychance my frame isn't rawed by then, I'll let you know. If you're going to strip your frame anyways, I'll tag along and hang out/give a hand. Breathing in toxic paint stripping chemicals in an enclosed space builds character!

[jabberwocky]

through Macdaid and Kevin Nish, I've got a few opportunities to ask around for paint stripping services but if by anychance my frame isn't rawed by then, I'll let you know. If you're going to strip your frame anyways, I'll tag along and hang out/give a hand. Breathing in toxic paint stripping chemicals in an enclosed space builds character!I'm not stripping any of my bikes. I like mine to look beat up. ;) I'm just saying if you want help stripping your bike I'd be willing to help.

I have a good mask with a charcoal pre-filter (for spraying nitrocellulose lacquer). You can inhale all the toxic chemicals you want, but I'll be wearing that. :D