Thanks Charles,
I saw Bob Brown's site reference to a powder coater and that looks interesting as well. Half the cost (at least!), robust paint, but once its on, it would be hard to change. Since its charged on metal, you almost have to 'grind' it off which is not good for thin steel structure.
Other than that, I'd think powder coat may be the ticket. Just so long as good touchup spray, which they do have, it may be worth it for your last paint job. Red or white enamel paint with lots of clear coats may be hard to beat for all round cost/benefits though.
Thanks, Phil Bailey Sarastota, FL
On 12/25/06, Charles T. Young <youngc@ptd.net> wrote:
>
> Have a look at Bob Brown's handiwork:
>
> http://bobbrowncycles.netfirms.com/
>
> I'm sure he'd let you know who did the plating for him. I recall that
> there
> was a story line somewhere; perhaps on his blog site but I couldn't load
> it
> at the moment. Here is his main page:
>
> http://bobbrowncycles.netfirms.com/
>
> Charlie Young
> Honey Brook, PA
> USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "philip bailey" <bailey.philip@gmail.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 3:54 PM
> Subject: [CR]Copper plating 531 Steel frames and lugs
>
>
> > Does anyone know any (USA) vendors and/or any information about copper
> > plating, like how destructive the plating process is to steel frames? It
> > looks like an optimum finish in several ways, but have only seen one
> bike
> > to
> > date, so don't know why there aren't more.
> >
> > Thinking about leaving front and rear forks standard Raleigh chrome
> plated
> > to reduce additional metallurgical processes done to those frame
> > components,
> > and just buff frame down and clear coat.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Phil Bailey
> > Sarasota, FL