Ron and Dorothy Strasser

I have had two steel frames powdercoated. Both were mountain bikes and have been abused since with what seems no problems. It is a very tough finish that can really take the abuse.
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Engelen
To: 'Clark Ritchie' ; obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Help - Rust on my Frame!

I'd do some checking before I powder coated a steel frame. First of all, my only experience is non-bicycle, structural steel frames for machine tools. A lot of heat is needed to get that powder paint to work correctly. Sometimes up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. It's OK for non-precision soft steel parts. I'm not sure what this will do to a bike frame. My concern is related to heat treatment of the tubing and warping.

Although, my 531 steel Voodoo is powder painted.

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Clark Ritchie
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:55 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Help - Rust on my Frame!

Hey Augusto,

I just had a frame stripped and powder coated by Blakely Kustom Koatings in Clackmas and they did a great job. Less than 2-week turnaround. The price was oh-so right, too.

http://blakelykustomkoatings.com

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