Respray a powdercoated frame

[Cope]

My rather neglected frames, both of which were powdercoated, are now showing rust through the paint. I've contacted a few people with a view to getting it repainted and laquered properly. Prices seem reasonable, but I've been told that I need to have the frame stripped back to metal first, as the shot blasting won't remove the powder coat. In view of this I have two questions:

1) Other than aesthetics (and the chance to fit nice decals and look shiny) is there any great advantage to having the frame painted / laquered by a professional bike company, rather than just getting it powder coated again?

2) Any idea where/how to get it cleaned to metal should I decide to go down this route?

 

[screenman]

There are plenty of stripping agents available.

Personally I hate jobs like that and would have it done professionally.

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Why wont the shot blasting remove the powder coat? My frame was shot blast back to the metal and repowder coated for £50.

 

[Cope]

Why wont the shot blasting remove the powder coat? My frame was shot blast back to the metal and repowder coated for £50.

All I know is that the chap I spoke to said: "The shot blast that we use isn't strong enough to remove the powder coating. Powder coating has to be dipped to remove the paint."

 

[screenman]

All I know is that the chap I spoke to said: "The shot blast that we use isn't strong enough to remove the powder coating. Powder coating has to be dipped to remove the paint."

If you find a alloy wheel refurbisher many will have a dipping tank.

 

[Tim Hall]

Dave Yates can paint a previously powder coated frame. He charges a bit more, as extra work is needed to remove the powder coat.

http://www.daveyatescycles.co.uk/custom_bike_frames-Prices-52.php