Author Topic: Raleigh Burner? paint or powder coat? (Read 10011 times)

Samsub01 · « **on:** March 15, 2016, 08:39 PM »

Hi there,
I'm not getting much response on the burner forums so thought I'd try my luck here.
I have a MK1 Burner resto on the go and am at the stage of getting it sent away for painting or powder coating. It's currently a red MK1 but I'm planning on turning into a blue and yellow Tuff Burner, with blue frame, and black forks .
I'm in Grays Essex, does anyone have any recommendations for frame restorers that are near me here in Essex?
Many thanks for any leads,
Scotty M

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2016, 08:57 PM »

PWS Finishing is your port of call for powder
They're in Dagenham

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:06 PM »

As Nick has said mate, Danny Purcell at PWS is the only guy a lot of people in this hobby will use, he's got his own gallery on this forum.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:12 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on March 15, 2016, 08:57 PM

PWS Finishing is your port of call for powder
They're in Dagenham

Click on the 'home' tab (top left ish part of the screen). You'll see an ad for Superbike Dan. Click onto it, and it'll take you to his website. Email Dan. He usually replies pretty sharpish. His powder jobs are spot on

Ady · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:24 PM »

I have the same dilemma bud powder or paint..
I decided too paint as it was done originally .
Paint cost much more mind

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:26 PM »

Quote from: Ady on March 15, 2016, 09:24 PM

I have the same dilemma bud powder or paint..
I decided too paint as it was done originally .
Paint cost much more mind

And isn't as durable as powder.

My Haro was painted, chipped like a prossy's nail varnish.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:29 PM »

you can repair paint

you can't repair powder

Samsub01 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2016, 10:59 PM »

Thanks for the speedy replies guys, looks like a call is going in to PWS Finishing this week.
I'll let you know how it turns out,
Thanks again, Scotty

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:07 PM »

Quote from: Samsub01 on March 15, 2016, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the speedy replies guys, looks like a call is going in to PWS Finishing this week.
I'll let you know how it turns out,
Thanks again, Scotty

Can you call him in a week or so? That'll give him more time to do my 2 frames lol

factory pilot · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2016, 12:09 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on March 15, 2016, 09:26 PM

Quote from: Ady on March 15, 2016, 09:24 PM
I have the same dilemma bud powder or paint..
I decided too paint as it was done originally .
Paint cost much more mind

And isn't as durable as powder.

My Haro was painted, chipped like a prossy's nail varnish.

Hilarious Dan ..

.. Are you listening Andrew!

Definitely get that burner PC not paint .. It's the way forward and SBD is a legend round these parts!

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2016, 01:49 PM »

No option for me as i'm doing an extra burner. White paint is on. Need to do the red fade next. Hold onto your hats!

griff · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2016, 01:57 PM »

SBD does painting too - he did my ripper in paint as I wanted to show off the welds properly

but as everyone has said here I wouldn't use anyone else, the fact that you're in Essex already is a bonus - you'd have to make an effort to use someone that would do an inferior job

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:35 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 16, 2016, 01:49 PM

No option for me as i'm doing an extra burner. White paint is on. Need to do the red fade next. Hold onto your hats!

I trust that this is well recorded with pics Andrew?

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:53 PM »

Must get my Burner to Dan $:-\$

Ady · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:39 PM »

only reason I had it painted ( gone this week to be done

)
is to show the serial numbers as with powder it will cover or be unreadable .

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2016, 08:14 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on March 16, 2016, 03:35 PM

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 16, 2016, 01:49 PM
No option for me as i'm doing an extra burner. White paint is on. Need to do the red fade next. Hold onto your hats!

I trust that this is well recorded with pics Andrew?

I'll get the camera fired up for when the red goes on. Here's the white coat going on. That's Joff behind the mask

Ady · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2016, 08:22 PM »

is that an original pic in `82 at the Raleigh factory

supertuff kid · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2016, 08:55 PM »

Dan did my MK1 Tuff (powdercoat), like the others on here I would highly recommend, he's the best and a top chap to deal with also. If you're going for spec do make sure to get the forks and bars done satin black (not gloss) as that's how they would have been originally. Here's mine he did for me.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:33 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 17, 2016, 08:14 PM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on March 16, 2016, 03:35 PM
Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 16, 2016, 01:49 PM
No option for me as i'm doing an extra burner. White paint is on. Need to do the red fade next. Hold onto your hats!

I trust that this is well recorded with pics Andrew?

I'll get the camera fired up for when the red goes on. Here's the white coat going on. That's Joff behind the mask

Fair dues Andy, do you and Ant just get Joff to do everything for you now.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2016, 10:06 PM »

We've worked out a system. I enjoy tinkering with Ant's bikes and he pays me in McDonalds burgers. Can't say fairer than that, as I love my burgers.
Joff's been a diamond, and I've paid him in bike parts (plus a permanent place for his bike on my bike rack, and all the lifts to RAD rides I can give him)

That blue/yellow burner looks amazing by the way

Samsub01 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:26 AM »

Thanks for the pics Supertuff Kid!
That's exactly what I want it to look like when it's done. I'll call him next week and get the ball rolling. Thanks for info and guidance guys.
Scotty

factory pilot · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2016, 08:45 AM »

That Super Tuff burner looks great mate ...love it ... You've done a great job

factory pilot · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2016, 08:47 AM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 17, 2016, 10:06 PM

We've worked out a system. I enjoy tinkering with Ant's bikes and he pays me in McDonalds burgers. Can't say fairer than that, as I love my burgers.
Joff's been a diamond, and I've paid him in bike parts (plus a permanent place for his bike on my bike rack, and all the lifts to RAD rides I can give him)

That blue/yellow burner looks amazing by the way

... And God does Andy like McDonald's !

deeman · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2016, 11:02 AM »

Quote from: Samsub01 on March 20, 2016, 01:26 AM

Thanks for the pics Supertuff Kid!
That's exactly what I want it to look like when it's done. I'll call him next week and get the ball rolling. Thanks for info and guidance guys.
Scotty

I have a pair of nos Oakley F1's in blue/yellow for sale at the moment....would go LOVELy on your Burner!

Samsub01 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2016, 04:33 PM »

Hi all,
So I got my frame set back from Dan and he's done an amazing job. Perfect finish all over and as discussed forks and bars in satin black rather than gloss. Now to order parts for the build!
How do I get piccys on the thread, just want to show before and after shots!
Scotty

Author Topic: Raleigh Burner? paint or powder coat? (Read 10011 times)

griff