powder coating

[FG1]

Does anybody know if there are any "recomended" powder coaters in the West London/Heathrow ish area??

I am going to get both the front and rear footrest assemblies done in black so a hardwearing finish would be needed.

[Speedy Claire]

Sorry, I got excited then and thought this would be a review of the new Rimmel powder foundation...... I`ll leave now :smt090

[dizzyblonde]

Sorry, I got excited then and thought this would be a review of the new Rimmel powder foundation...... I`ll leave now :smt090

oh dear, oh dear:mrgreen:

Can't help FG1, but there is a good un just round the corner from me

or for the dogs dangles 'Triple S'
http://www.triple-s.co.uk/ as recommended by im indoors

I know its not in London, but they are that bloody good

[FG1]

Well, the wife does work in Terminal Five selling smellies and make up etc so I suppose you could be excused.
Thanks for the bump anyway.:p

[dirtydog]

There's a powder coaters just around the corner from me in Aldershot and they're quite reasonable on prices.
I had the SVs rear subframe, pillion pegs (2 pairs) and hangers, riders peg hangers and levers, 2 torque arms and the heel plates done. Also had the Raptors pegs and hangers done. They charged me £90 (which included the shot blasting and a little bit of welding).


Edit- remembered a couple of extra bits

[FG1]

Dizzy, the triple S prices look very reasonable indeed. Especially if their work is good.

[dirtydog]

I spoke to Triple S about doing the bits and they came out a fair bit more expensive than my local place

[dizzyblonde]

I know they aren't cheap, but they are exceedingly good. My local bike shop used them when he was in business. he used to restore old bikes and do custom jobs so the quality had to be good. Im Indoors has used them twice for his RDs and I know the YPVS red frame and RGV wheels were absolutely gorgeous

Hes also said that the prices don't include VAT on the website, so they may be more

[FG1]

Dirtydog, got a link or name for me ??
Here is a price list from Triple S, seems good to me.
http://www.triple-s.co.uk/

[dirtydog]

They don't have a website, they're called Crystal Finishes they're in Aldershot.
Here's a complete list of bits that i had blasted and coated;

SV bits;
Rear subframe
Pillion peg hangers
2 pairs of pillion pegs
Rider peg hangers
Brake pedal
Gear lever
Heel plates
2 torque arms

Raptor bits;
peg hangers which are pretty hefty parts
rider peg
pillion pegs


All done for £90 and in just a couple of days.



I'll probably be going back there in the next couple of weeks to get a few more bits done

[FG1]

Dirtydog, what was the finished product like ?
Got any pictures of the bits ?

[dirtydog]

All the bits came out really well, I was a bit concerned about the Raptor peg hangers because they're aluminum (or something) and the powder coat can blister

[dizzyblonde]

I was a bit concerned about the Raptor peg hangers because they're aluminum (or something) and the powder coat can blister

they are aluminium. They are just cast. Apparently a nightmare to fix...which is why you needed a new one wasn't it?...and why we wanted a couple spare;)

[dirtydog]

here's a pic of the LHS peg hanger and gear lever, everything was done in satin black
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x241/dirtydog88/IMGP1257.jpg

[dirtydog]

It looks like there are a couple of blemishes on it but they're just my greasy finger marks

[Magnum]

My brother got his BMX frame powdercoated from this place

http://pwsfinishing.co.uk/

It cost £50 including it being rawed. The finish is really nice.

[xXBADGERXx]

Personally if you want a hard wearing finish I would get the Hangers Bead blasted and then Hard Anodised , this will put a 50 Micron thick finish on the Hangers which is very hardy and will resist boot scuffing for absolutely eons .

[dirtydog]

they are aluminium. They are just cast. Apparently a nightmare to fix...which is why you needed a new one wasn't it?...and why we wanted a couple spare;)



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