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New to me frame arrived today.
Need to decide colour.
So far Orange or Black.
Show me yours and any other suggestions?

Rich


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 11:43 am
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Orange is good. As is a nice appley green.


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 11:46 am
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Easy - Candy Apple Green.

Frame still for sale. 😉

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59980814@N04/sets/72157626804984646/


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 11:49 am
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Got to be orange.

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Posted : 31/05/2011 11:49 am
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If its an ALu frame then be careful what you do powdercoating it. Some coaters can bake the frame to hot / too long and it causes the frame to lose its strength (worst case scenario, but you get the idea).
Perhaps consider 2 pack paint instead?


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 11:54 am
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RAL2002 Looks very good!


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 12:11 pm
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all look great, thanks.
Its a steel frame any thing |I need to do before it goes to powder coaters?
Thanks
Rich


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 12:15 pm
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Are they going to shot blast it first to get rid of the old paint? In which case fill any holes in the frame to stock the shot getting in there (head tube / seat tube + BB).
Cover any bits you dont want paint on / in too.


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 1:49 pm
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I'd choose more specifically - some oranges look rough, some are ace, same for any colour.


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 1:51 pm
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I thought 2pack paint was banned now? it was made illegal ages ago was'nt it? due to the isocyanates in the mix.


 
Posted : 03/06/2011 4:58 pm

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