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Painting a steelie

armstrongracer · 2010-11-15 22:09:26

I have a nicely spec'd 531 framed racer from the late 80's and want to use it for my daily commute. Having spent some time in a damp garage the paint is a bit pitted and the frame needs a re-spray. The ally will polish up ok. So I'm looking for someone, preferably in the Dublin area who can do a professional re-paint. It's…

15-11-2010 10:09pm

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armstrongracer

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I have a nicely spec'd 531 framed racer from the late 80's and want to use it for my daily commute. Having spent some time in a damp garage the paint is a bit pitted and the frame needs a re-spray. The ally will polish up ok. So I'm looking for someone, preferably in the Dublin area who can do a professional re-paint. It's too nice a bike for an industrial spec powder coat, I can get that done anytime.

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#2 16-11-2010 10:43am

funkyjebus

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i believe there have been a few topics similar to this here recently outliining alternatives to powdercoating. perhaps a quick search might serve you better.

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#3 16-11-2010 10:55am

armstrongracer

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Cheers, I'll have a look. In a previous life I was an automotive engineer so have a fairly good idea of what paint systems to use and how to prepare the frame for painting. The problem is finding someone who can do the work.

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#4 16-11-2010 10:58am

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055506064

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#5 16-11-2010 6:03pm

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If your using it for commuting I wouldn't bother painting it again. Leave it as is and it's less likely to get robbed. That's only if you have to leave it on the street of course.

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#6 16-11-2010 6:23pm

armstrongracer

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To the average toe-rag its just an old Raleigh with friction shifters, not many would spot it as a pro-bike. Way less chance of that getting nicked than my Planet-X. Also better suited to Dublins rough roads. Need to paint it as I would be worried about corrosion affecting the structural integrity of the frame & forks.

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