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kenn72
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« on: December 04, 2007, 11:30:51 AM »
Does anyone know of a reputable frame painter in the Philadelphia area?  Huh
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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2007, 01:38:57 PM »
Don't know any specific frame painters, but I can suggest some powder coaters that I've dealt with over my years in the sheet metal fabricating business.

General Metals in Bensalem, PA.  http://www.generalmetal.com/

Model Finishing on Cottman Ave in NE Philly.  http://modelfinishing.com/

Gill Powder Coating in Bensalem, PA.  http://www.gillpowder.com/

Not in PA, but quality work
Haward Corporation in N. Arlington, NJ.  http://www.haward.com/index.html
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« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2007, 04:08:42 PM »
I think Lou had powdercoating done at http://boneheadperformance.com/, right Lou? There was a thread about this on MTBR some time ago...

-pete
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« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2007, 04:53:19 PM »
Actually, I am seeking a painter.  No powder coat on this here rig!
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2007, 09:26:54 AM »
My brother Paul had his Turner powdercoated by that guy. He did an awesome job and it only cost $40! However it hasn't held up great. He got it done in a bronze and black pattern and the bronze color has wore off in some areas. But the base coat is still in tact so it is just cosmetic...
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2007, 10:02:02 AM »
There was an article in a past issue of Bicycling Magazine about this builder.  He's right here in the city.  From looking at the website, they also do paint.  Hope this helps.

http://www.bilenky.com/Home.html
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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2007, 10:09:16 AM »
Thanks JDurk.  I'll look him up.
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« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2007, 10:29:06 AM »
Yeah Bilenky's in the NE, although he might outsource the painting.

Just curious, why paint instead of powder coating?

-pete
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« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2007, 11:13:01 AM »
Excellent question.  The frame I am doing is a 1994 EWR (see my avatar). It was originally painted and would like to keep the frame original.  I know it is not as environmentally friendly, but you wouldn't powder coat a classic car, would you?
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