Re: [CR] Respray costs.

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Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:22:27 -0700
From: "Kurt Sperry" <haxixe@gmail.com>
To: "Fred Rednor" <fred_rednor@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] Respray costs.
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I readily understand that often it takes two or three times as long to get a result that's likely to be seen subjectively as 5% better. I deal with that in my art in a daily basis. I'm just quite curious what the discerable differences would be to the untrained eye assuming the actual paints used are similar or the same. I think if someone offered nice-looking work for UK level prices here in the US, for many people and circumstances that would absolutely be the best option. When I refinish my Cinelli, the cost won't even be one of the issues I consider, but I reckon many a worthwhile frame will simply go unpainted or unridden if the only option is a 500+ dollar refinish.

What options exist today in the US for someone looking to get a nice but not stunning refinsh done for let's say $150 plus the cost of graphics? I've got a couple frames about that really could use a fresh finish but frankly don't merit the attentions of a master painter.

Kurt Sperry Bellingham WA USA

On 4/18/07, Fred Rednor <fred_rednor@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > I'd love to see good photos comparing
> > the differences in appearence between
> > a UK paint job and a comparable American
> > one costing three or four times as much.
> > I'm assuming the differences would be
> > pretty immediately evident.
> Kurt,
> Like many things, it all depends... This is the sort of
> thing that might be noticed at a distance of 2 inches (or
> perhaps 2 feet) but not at 5 feet or grater. Plus, it might
> not be obvious at all in a photograph.
> Cheers,