Powdercoating an old frame

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  • I'm considering getting an old frame powder coated.

    What I'd like to know is -

    In order to get a similar effect to a more traditionally painted bike, would it be possible to overpaint the powder coat on the head tube ?

    Or would that part (head tube) have to be masked off during the powder coating process ?

    In other words, can 'contrasts' be achieved with powder coating and perhaps using another paint on top ? (or by any method ?)

    Is it possible to do lug lining on a powder coated frame ?

    Ta for any advice !

  • No to contrasts.*
    Yes to lining.

    *however you could try painting over some contrasts yourself, after powdercoating the whole thing, with a good rattlecan job, I suppose. You have to sand the area to key a new colour on top, I guess. Also your old colour will show through a pale contrast unless you really cake it on with lots of coats.

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