[CR]powdercoating

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

From: "JB Froke" <jbfroke@msn.com>
To: "classicrendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 09:18:46 -0800
Seal-Send-Time: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 09:18:46 -0800
Subject: [CR]powdercoating

I had my best Nervex-lugged bike powdercoated about 15-20 years ago. The durability was great; and, unthinking, that is what I was after at the time. But the moment I committed to reviving the bike to its classic nature, I rued and regretted my shortsightedness. I opted to sand down the frame; but the lug edges were a nightmare!! I even pulled out the Dremel in a fit of anguish. My advice is to shine-on powdercoating in the case where the classic frame has value to the bike.

JB Froke
Pebble Beach, CA