[mitch braun]

Just wondered what was best for a bike frame. Nothing to fancy just looking at my options. Thanks.

 

[Chuck_ MI]

A powdercoated finish is more durable and chip-resistant than paint.
It's also heavier than paint, if that matters to you.

 

[cdhbrad]

My Carl Stong is a combination of both. All the color, including logos, is powder with a wet clearcoat to seal. Spectrum Powderworks did the work and the finish is flawless. Here are some photos.

I also have a Viner that is all powder with a matte finish. Very durable and easy to maintain.

 

[rcnute]

If you want one color and not fancy, powdercoat is great. There's a place here in Seattle that does powdercoating for around $130.

 

[Mel Erickson]

If you want one color and not fancy, powdercoat is great. There's a place here in Seattle that does powdercoating for around $130.

I get mine done for $65. One color, nothing fancy. Work is ok (some minor spots with flecks or mars) but what do you expect for $65? They do all the prep work too. No brainer for my non-fancy bikes.

 

[mitch braun]

Thanks for all the input. I'll probably go the powder coat route. Thanks.

 

[rcnute]

I get mine done for $65. One color, nothing fancy. Work is ok (some minor spots with flecks or mars) but what do you expect for $65? They do all the prep work too. No brainer for my non-fancy bikes.

Wow, and here I was thinking I'd gotten a deal! The place near me does great work, though, so I won't complain.

 

[ChuckUni]

If you want one color and not fancy, powder coat is great. There's a place here in Seattle that does powder coating for around $130.

Or if you want a bunch of colors and fancy, powder coat can be great too. The biggest thing against it is that it might blur things like lug shorelines a bit (but not always). If you are big on that, then wet paint will probably do better for you.

Spectrum Powder Works can do crazy stuff with powder coating. Of course the fancy stuff gets $$$.