Anyone had a frame done in Asheville? What kind of turnaround time did you experience?
Thanks in advance.
I have had two frames done with PowderTek. The first frame had some issues and they gladly corrected the problem. The second frame was done much better. It was about 7-10 days for each. I also had some metal chairs powder coated and they did a GREAT job with those.
Overall, I would say they do decent work on bike frames. If the frame is very special and you want A++++ you need to look at shipping to Spectrum.
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I also used PowderTek for non-cycling related purposes, I have a front porch gate that was PC'd by them and the quality is great. They had a frame or two on the walls when I picked it up and they looked pretty good.
However, I have two frames that were PC'd by Spectrum and the quality is superb. As KK pointed out, if the frame is something special (or if you want detail) go with spectrum.
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I also used PowderTek for non-cycling related purposes, I have a front porch gate that was PC'd by them and the quality is great. They had a frame or two on the walls when I picked it up and they looked pretty good.
However, I have two frames that were PC'd by Spectrum and the quality is superb. As KK pointed out, if the frame is something special (or if you want detail) go with spectrum.
Thanks for the responses.
I really wanted to a support local business, but if PowderTek is just so-so I may wind up having to ship it off.
I'm kinda in the same boat on wheels at the moment, want to buy a set of I9s to finish the project but $1250 for a set is a little beyond my desire to support a local business. I can build an ultra bling set of Kings for under $800 and buy a 2 1/2 sets of Stan's for the cost of I9s. Please convince me where I'm wrong in my thinking.
I'm kinda in the same boat on wheels at the moment, want to buy a set of I9s to finish the project but $1250 for a set is a little beyond my desire to support a local business. I can build an ultra bling set of Kings for under $800 and buy a 2 1/2 sets of Stan's for the cost of I9s. Please convince me where I'm wrong in my thinking.
Don't know which shop this is in Brevard, but I saw these on craigslist this morning. Maybe one fits the project. Industry Nine Wheelsets! New
I have found that the quality of the powder used and the prep work matter a lot more than who does the job. Most guns have to hold more than the amount of powder for a bike frame, so there is going to be a minimum charge for any custom powder selection. But a few bucks spent here to specify something nice should make a difference.
I have had several full suspension frames down by Cape Fear Custom Powder coating in Wilmington NC. One was basic white, coated 5 years ago for $75, although this was just a front triangle. It is just not starting to show some cable rub. An additional clear coat would have solved that, but I was being cheap.
I do not recommend Spectrum unless you have an inside line on a deal there. Its just too expensive. Go to any powder shop and offer that kind of money and they will put their top guy on it for 3 hours. If you just ask how much for a bike frame they may assume that a $300 estimate would send you out the door.
You may want to try Powder River Technologies in Newton, N.C. I've had several friends use them with great results. (828)-465-2894 Talk to Jeff Sigmon. Hope they can do the job for you!
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