Topic: Powder Coated Frame, and now...

[Burke]

I got my frame back from Powder coat tonight. (see pic)

After seeing the last thread on engine painting, and seeing all those great looking engines & bikes, I am getting anxious and totally overwhelmed by the work ahead of me.

Usually 'we' get a bike, get it started, then ride and repair/replace parts as we go. Not a total re-do.

Any input on how to put a method to a rebuild? I am sure would be appreciated from me and all the others beginning a build.

[wiretender]

I got a quote from local, prominant PC business to blast and paint frame for $120. I will never strip and paint a frame myself again.

[scondon]

  First order of business on a rebuild is DON'T powdercoat the frame. Every used part that gets mounted to it will look dingy and old and will have to be cleaned/polished thoroughly adding months to the project

     Kidding, the powdercoat holds up great against oil, gas, cleaners, etc.. and still looks brilliant after 3 years of riding

     I just wrapped the frame tubes in hand towels and blue painters tape, then put a rolling chassis together(swingarm, front end, rear wheel), then electrics, then engine(careful) and carbs, and finally seat and tank.

     The reason I got a rolling chassis together and put the engine in near the end is that my space is limited and the project needed to be moved regularly.