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Just got my frame back from the powder coaters. As you all know I don't do polishing (mainly cos I'm lazy but I ride all year and it's too high maintenance) so when I found somewhere that did proper chrome powder coat ......

It's a relatively new technique and the photos don't do it justice but it is just like chrome. Have seen this tried as powder coat before and it comes out like brushed aluminium - but this is amazing .....

last time I saw that it was in the boot of your car, still painted I think.

what do these folk charge for that?

youngy wrote:last time I saw that it was in the boot of your car, still painted I think.

what do these folk charge for that?

Indeed it was

Not telling you what I paid (in case the wife finds out ) but you can get an idea of prices http://www.aerocoat.net

Very trick indeed!

So, is the finish virtually mirror then? Cant really tell from the photo.

trixynut wrote:Very trick indeed!

So, is the finish virtually mirror then? Cant really tell from the photo.

Yep - mirror finish is a most excellent way of describing it

phuk72 wrote:

youngy wrote:last time I saw that it was in the boot of your car, still painted I think.

what do these folk charge for that?

Indeed it was

Not telling you what I paid (in case the wife finds out ) but you can get an idea of prices http://www.aerocoat.net

and they did all the prep too?

youngy wrote:

phuk72 wrote:

youngy wrote:last time I saw that it was in the boot of your car, still painted I think.

what do these folk charge for that?

Indeed it was

Not telling you what I paid (in case the wife finds out ) but you can get an idea of prices http://www.aerocoat.net

and they did all the prep too?

everything!

sweet. looks 'kin ace.

That Aerocoat site link is interesting: you had the Aeromax treatment then? They say it's their most popular. Found the price list too Ahem!

Also interested in some of the exhaust header treatments they do: my headers always look rubbish and was wondering what to do with them.

Although the link at the bottom of their page to 'Naked Racing' wasn't quite what I'd hoped for!

You having any other bits done in this or any other colours/methods?

trixynut wrote:That Aerocoat site link is interesting: you had the Aeromax treatment then? They say it's their most popular. Found the price list too Ahem!

Also interested in some of the exhaust header treatments they do: my headers always look rubbish and was wondering what to do with them.

Although the link at the bottom of their page to 'Naked Racing' wasn't quite what I'd hoped for!

You having any other bits done in this or any other colours/methods?

How did I know you would go straight to the Naked Racing section

No, they are not cheap but nothing good ever is

And yes, there are some other bits receiving some TLC

phuk72 wrote:Just got my frame back from the powder coaters. As you all know I don't do polishing (mainly cos I'm lazy but I ride all year and it's too high maintenance) so when I found somewhere that did proper chrome powder coat ......

It's a relatively new technique and the photos don't do it justice but it is just like chrome. Have seen this tried as powder coat before and it comes out like brushed aluminium - but this is amazing .....

I´m to lazy to disassemble/assemble all the parts!!
...looks sweet!!

tbh I reckon for a frame that's not a bad price, for the finish you get.

youngy wrote:tbh I reckon for a frame that's not a bad price, for the finish you get.

I agree - especially when you compare to the cost of 'normal' powder coating

Bloody hell that looks well smart!

honkdawillydahonk wrote:Bloody hell that looks well smart!

Looks better in the flesh - no doubt you'll be seeing it soon (and at this rate most likley in bits with me begging you to help me put it back together again )