"Jim Cunningham" <cyclartist@home.com> wrote:
>I'd seek out a bicycle refinish specialist with a good reputation and long
history. There's more
> to it than just blowing on good paint. Get your recommendations from bike
shops not car >guys. The auto dealer does not know about real world
durability on bicycles, which have >different demands than cars.
Jim,
Please excuse my ignorance but what special procedures would a bike painter bring to painting a frame as opposed to a car sprayer? Would it be to do with the preparation of the frame (if so, how?) or the application of the paint-again what would be done differently? Do you use two-pack paint and, if so, how does it stand up to everyday use? I've read that Imron, which no one seems to have heard about in the UK, gives a great finish but it, too, appears to be an auto two-pack paint. Do you use it? In short, what should I look out for from this auto painter? Sorry about all the questions but all the recognised frame painters in the UK live several hundred miles from me.
I also understood from reading various posts that having a frame painted in America was very expensive. You must have cornered the market entirely if, with your reputation, you're able to do a single colour repaint including stripping and frame alignment check for £75. If I was in the US, I'd snap up that deal now!
Finally, can Mark stop outing Ebay bikes like that Gillot. That's the most desirable bike I've seen in many a month and I must now have one. It's my favourite period (1940s) and has a lovely and interesting collections of parts. I thought I was beginning to come to terms with this addiction but Bulgier's got me going again. In future, Mark, will you stick to outing Masis. :)
Bruce