Powder Coating

[bikes4two]

If you want a decent enamel job try Vernon Barker in Dronfield. I'm just rebuilding the Son in Law's Claud Butler after one of Vernon's paint jobs, it really is damn good and it doesn't seem to scratch either.

I'm pleased you're pleased with the paint job, but how much did it cost? The cost/benefits need to be known in this thread as much as anything else. We've got that powder coating is £30 ish and 'proper' paint jobs starting at £100 (I wonder how much the extras are?), so for those of use who have to watch our bike budgets, let's have some prices please.

[hubgearfreak]

'proper' paint jobs starting at £100 (I wonder how much the extras are?), so for those of use who have to watch our bike budgets, let's have some prices please.

i'd imagine that mercian, dave yates or argos are no better or worse than each other. they'll all produce excellent results as befits a special bike. here's a pricelist

http://www.daveyatescycles.co.uk/custom ... ces-52.php

[travelling]

Wurths gasket remover strips powder coat lovely and cleanly

[bikes4two]

'proper' paint jobs starting at £100 (I wonder how much the extras are?), so for those of use who have to watch our bike budgets, let's have some prices please.

i'd imagine that mercian, dave yates or argos are no better or worse than each other. they'll all produce excellent results as befits a special bike. here's a pricelist

http://www.daveyatescycles.co.uk/custom ... ces-52.php

Thanks for that link: a very informative price list and I enjoyed looking at other things on the site too.

Back to the subject in hand then. So now we have it (nearly):
- powder coating at £30ish and widely availability versus enamal painting at a starting price of £120 from specialist bike shops
- durability: well, Dave Yates charges extra for removing powder coating prior to an enamal paint, so I guess it's tough but wether it keeps it's 'lustre' as well as enamel is not for me to answer, but I do now know what I'll be doing with my 'pub bike' when it needs refurbishing.

[Trigger]

There's nothing to stop you clear coating the powder coat finish and buffing it to a mirror finish if you want a proper shiny result.

[York Commuter]

I wish I knew where you all find powder-coaters who will do a frame for thirty quid!

I have just had a frame powder coated, with a gloss metallic laquer for about £65 (can't remeber the exact figure) by Yorvik Engineering Services ( http://www.yorvik-es.co.uk ) with which I am very happy.

I had considered going to Bob Jackson in Leeds, but at two gallons of petrol plus a coffee stop to keep Mrs Commuter happy (so there's another £20) , then a minimum of £95 for a basic enamel it was a bit of a "no-brainer"

Enamelling by Argos, Mercian, Yates et al will always have that little specialist frisson but powder coating provides a cheap(er) and cheerful option.

[Trigger]

Mine was just a solid white with no lacquer, although it's shiny and seems very hard wearing. I'll be taking another frame and forks shortly and I was thinking of a metallic colour so I'll see what they charge.

I agree though, frame and forks for £30 is a good price, although Vernon Barker as mentioned does an enamel job for £70 which also sounds reasonable.

[tooley92]

These guys are very good and highly regarded in the classic motorcycle circle.

http://www.triple-s.co.uk/