Ducko Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 hi,i might be getting my frame powder coated tommora'just checking that powder coating is worth doing instead of spraying?cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob87 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 If it's done properly then yes it's well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 just making sure im getting it done professionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I understand it's heavier, I suppose the main benefit is that it's hard wearing?Just wondering why one would get powder coating rather than paint..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOLO Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 its SOOOOOOOOOO much tougher when done properlydoesnt chip off at all.its proper hardcore !!iolo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 A BMXer I know powder coated his and got a frame 1lb heavier out of the deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Powder coating certainly is the way to go for finishing off a frame.Very tough finish, thick and smooths off all the joints.It DOES chip, but no where near as easily as a sprayed finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsguru Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 my revell frame was powder coated and i bent the chainstays on it very badly, was barely a mark on the paint didnt chip at all lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 so does it add alot of weight to your frame then or not much?because if its adds alot onto weight i wont bothercheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 bump!need to know tonight please guys about the weight!! cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 bump!need to know tonight please guys about the weight!! cheers!I wouldnt of thought it adds a amount of wait that you will be able to recognise whilst riding.I would rather sacrafice abit of weight for a better paint job personally.Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 it adds more weight than you would ever want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooore! Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 If you're worried about how much weight it'll add, go for a dump and blow your nose before you ride to make up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ra964 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 i think it adds like 50-100 g at most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 If you're worried about how much weight it'll add, go for a dump and blow your nose before you ride to make up for it dont reply to topics where your not going to help please cheers im still unsure cancelled the booking for now until i get more info, cheers anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 If you're worried about how much weight it'll add, go for a dump and blow your nose before you ride to make up for it why do people always say that. weight on a bike is important. not for getting an extra inch but imagine in a comp. a lighter bike will help you keep going for a few seconds longer as its less effort to move your bike. it might seem petty but its useful to have a light bike btw i sprayed my frame ( powdercoated) and it didnt add any noticeable weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 As you've said, you might not notice most of the time, but when in a comp you might have rather have the extra few grams shaved off.Surley the people doing it can tell you how much weight it'll add as they are the people putting the stuff on??? Just ask how much they'd use generally, & take into condiseration that alot is not going to go right on the frame, so you can probobly take a bit off their quote, unless they take that into account before telling you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooore! Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 chances are people say things like that in jest to try & lighten the mood in forums that are rapidly becoming more & more hostile. I'll keep my fingers tied up next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOLO Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 i hardly adds any weight !DO IT ! iolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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