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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: theRuler on March 21, 2006, 10:15 AM
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my local powder coaters doesnt do stripping / dipping. they have to "send it away" at an extra cost
i have a few frames that are chrome plated (but tatty)
can i just get them powder coated over the chrome plate?
also will powder coat go ok over nickel plate (a la old mongoose) ?
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Graeme,
I think the chrome needs a key before it is powdercoated
My powdercoaters always shot blast the frames and forks regardless of whether they are chrome or painted. Costs me £30 all in usually.
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the powdercoaters i go to, dont do any prep. they just powder
whats the best way to key it?
scotchbrite?
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Get it blasted for best results . . . if not use emery cloth to leave a good key
Make sure there are no signs of pitting or chrome flake as these will show though the fresh powder
Cheers
Steve :daumenhoch:
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Get it blasted for best results . . . if not use emery cloth to leave a good key
Make sure there are no signs of pitting or chrome flake as these will show though the fresh powder
Cheers
Steve :daumenhoch:
emery cloth it is then
dont know of any blasters near me :(
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i got a blaster near me work but fecks ya frame
by using a pointed g clamp on top tube ie crushed
but gets all the paint off lol
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Graeme,
I think the chrome needs a key before it is powdercoated
My powdercoaters always shot blast the frames and forks regardless of whether they are chrome or painted. Costs me £30 all in usually.
Your in Wakefield aren't you? Which powder coaters do you use?....
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i'm in stafford mate :(
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Beard,
I use Castleford Powder Coaters
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And is their work good? The last frame I had done in Horbury was terrible!! I stripped the same day..
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In my view they are pretty good especially at the price. I have used them a few times and haven't used anyone else so I cannot compare. The good thing is they don't coat too thick so there are no snot or drips on dropouts etc