RooiWillie Posted November 14, 2009 Share Hi Guys. Just the one question, can you powder coat an alu MTB frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted November 14, 2009 Share yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Cycles Posted November 14, 2009 Share I HAVE SEEN SOME TERRIBLE JOBS DONE.BUT IT CAN BE DONE. YOU NEED TO HAVE IT SAND BLASTED.(VERY LIGHTLY) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooiWillie Posted November 14, 2009 Share Sweet, I luckily have some very good contacts, thanx guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollar Posted November 14, 2009 Share Can be done. Tell the oke not to use any heat for any reason! Sometimes looks a bit "flat" - most times actually. Chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooiWillie Posted November 14, 2009 Share But doesn't powder coating work with an oven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollar Posted November 14, 2009 Share It does - I mean real Aluminium melting heat, not just warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooiWillie Posted November 14, 2009 Share The oven goes to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, perhaps the biggest worry would then be the structural quality of the frame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollar Posted November 14, 2009 Share Ja - I am a bit nervous with an alloy frame - 230 Degs C is starting to get hot? Frames are already heat treated and I dont know what this does (if anything) to the heat treatment. I know it works - the frame looks ok and is still in service. Maybe someone knows the science? I always tell the lad doing the job to go easy on the heat - even with brazed frames. They just smile at me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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