trialsbikingnunn Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi Guys, This has probably been asked before but I couldn't find a thread that has What is a better way to paint my frame? I've already can sprayed it black and I used lots of layers but it's already flaking off. I cant be bothered can spraying it again so I was wondering what would be better out of anodising or Powder coating? I want it to last a long time and be fairly resistant to scratches if that can be achieved? Thanks in advance, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalRider Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) 1) Same color anodizing and powder coating looks pretty different. 2) About resistance to scratches isn't it obvious? I don't believe you did not have anodized and painted parts and don't know how they resists impacts and scratches. Edited February 27, 2014 by CriminalRider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Powdercoating for scratch resistance, it's pretty bulky which is why the old inspired frames have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Anodising actually removes a small amount of weight albeit around 5 grams for a frame as powder coating will increase weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Anodising actually removes a small amount of weight albeit around 5 grams for a frame as powder coating will increase weight. You ever seen matt nunn? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I got my zoot powder coated but it is so thick that bolts dig in and crack it all, plus the hub bearing washer things dig into the paint and make it really difficult to remove the wheels. On the up side, it is pretty scratch resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack dickinson Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 i thought powder coating i quite heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 i thought powder coating i quite heavy? I wouldn't have thought it would make much of a diffence because it is only paint at the end of the day Go for a dump before you ride if you're that concerned about saving weight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 If he was concerned about saving weight he'd do both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Who gives a f**k about weight it's all about having a pimp bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Who gives a f**k about weight it's all about having a pimp bike. Me. I'd rather have low weight and a pimp bike, and that's what I've got now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Anodising shows up all the imperfections whereas a good powder will pretty much cover all the scratches and scuffs you have. Anodising will be cheaper though bare in mind the second you scratch it it'll be shiny silver showing through unlike powder coat which should take a bit of abuse before you reach the frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Where do you get frames anodized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Steve the Anodiser can do full frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Can I have a link for him please? I might anodise some parts for my build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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