Powder coating - Aurum / Vaz / Armourtex / Respray gallery

Thanks, it's for a non bike related job so I don't think I'll be able to go through a bike shop, really need to talk to him directly.

Stoked with this :-)

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Nice colour, what process?

Clever Mike > Steve@Aurum. RAL 3032 Pearl Ruby Red+Gloss. Powdercoat a very impressive finish.

sweet, powder coat is so beyond what it used to be

Oh thats yours? I was admiring it in the shop other day, looks lovely

In my experience hes kind of hard to get hold on, I just keep ringing and he'll answer eventually

Yep - stoked with it - waiting on a few bits before I build it up.

Anyone got a price from Steve to sandblast a frame and fork?

I'm going to Clever Mike tomorrow and I want to know the same thing, so I'll ask. Will let you know. If they know, that is.

They dont, I need to get a frame done so I will ask steve to confirm the price for you.

Ah, thanks. I forgot to ask anyway, of course.

What is the best way to get the raw finish look ala Mash Work and Brompton Raw? I've got an old Genesis Day One I'd like to refinish.

I think a wet paint (clear lacquer) "raw" finish would achieve that sort of look but it's not particularly hard wearing. I have a raw pompino and there are hairline rust marks all over the frame now.

Raw powdercoat would be much more resistant but I don't think it would look the same as mash works etc.

The guys from stayer said they will ask them today for you, but they think F&F is £35

Vaz can get frames blasted pretty cheaply. Can't remember how much he charged me as it was a while ago, but it was very reasonable

Does anyone know if Powder can be successfully masked for colour contrast bits? Seem to remember some powder wizard is able, Aurum Steve I think. Was thinking of whole tubes contrasting, not panels or fades or anything.

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15703423/

If they can do it with chrome, then probably with paint. Or maybe they use something to stop the paint adhering to the chrome bits.

Also anyone know if Steve at Aurum can do any textures/effects on the powder coats?

Looking for a crackle/hammer texture for something.

Guess you just asked Aurum? I'd like to know if he has colour samples you can actually see.

Does powder coat harden over time after curing?
My frame was finished last night and thinking of taking it to a bike shop tomorrow, would chipping be less likely if I waited a little longer?

Does powder coat harden over time after curing?

No. Unlike wet paints, where the polymerisation process continues for a while, a powder coat finish melts fine beads of pigment together in the oven. Once it's cooled down, that's as good as it's going to get.

Right, thanks!

Anyone reccomend Powder Coaters in Bristol ?

Not quite, many powder coats use polymerization (epoxy or polyester resins) but I believe most of that happens at oven temperature.