[kickstand]

Picked up a new DH bike for the fiance and the paint is a bit beat up and she doesn't like the color.

It's cheap enough, it's still winter, and I always like a project, so. What sayeth the monkey's, powder coat of paint?

I'd like to do up a fairly nice job for her. Which will hold up better?

Either way I will put a few coats of clear over top to try and make it more durable....

I have professional powdercoat and paint options nearby both for reasonable prices, just curious which you guys have had better success with.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Powder coat

 

[jonKranked]

PC will def be more durable. Be sure they know to make off the locations for pivots/bearings, etc

 

[kickstand]

PC will def be more durable. Be sure they know to make off the locations for pivots/bearings, etc

yeah, I planned on prepping the frame myself (or at least most of the way). My brother knows the powdercoat dude in town pretty well, so I am hoping I can get a little extra attention paid to prep and set up to get a nice turn out for her.

Less than $100 too, so thats cool.

any concern with the temperatures necessary for powder coating damaging the frame (doubt it, but never hurts to ask/double check)