Getting a bike repainted.

[Tim Linford]

I have an old Audax bike, which I had built for me years ago. It's paintwork had been damaged through storage and home removals. I've not ridden this bike for years and am thinking about bringing it back to life..

I would like to get it repainted with retro colours, and old is chic (apparently), when I got it made, old was not chic and I had I pained a Royal Blue..

Can anyone recommend a good place to deal with to get it re-enamled?

Cheers,

 

[EltonFrog]

Mercian Cycles, tell what you want, post them the frame, they'll call when it's ready, you pay them, they'll post it back. Sorted...Bosh...Tuesday!

 

[little dilbert]

Mercian Cycles, tell what you want, post them the frame, they'll call when it's ready, you pay them, they'll post it back. Sorted...Bosh...Tuesday!

Any idea of a typical price (standard single colour + stripping of original paint)?

 

[EltonFrog]

I'll be able give you an idea tomorrow, when I've paid for mine, but just email them tell them what you want, and they'll quote you. They ain't cheap mind, but they are supposed to be one of the best. Oh don't be in a hurry, they take their time.

 

[biggs682]

i had 2 frames bead blasted and 2 pack powder coated for £75 all in . very good finish and durable

 

[chewy]

Thats quite good I would think.

stripping down a frame at home is a real pain in the arse!

 

[EltonFrog]

i had 2 frames bead blasted and 2 pack powder coated for £75 all in . very good finish and durable

That's a good deal. Where/who/what?

 

[ashworthacca]

I've been quoted £70 to strip and powder coat my old Claud Butler by http://twobrotherscoatings.co.uk/powder-coating/ but they are in Sheffield.

Didn't think it was a bad price until I saw 2 for £75 above.

 

[biggs682]

That's a good deal. Where/who/what?

bead blaster is some guy in a unit in Irchester sidings (will find his number if wanted) and used Spraycraft in Irchester for powder coating