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Stripping to the Frame: How big a job? Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:48 pm
Kyle10
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Having seen the results of having the body work painted professionally and I'm stunned, frankly, at how dramatic the difference is going from the original weary Baja Red to a gloss black with a pearled white stripe, finished with layers of clear coats.
I place the parts on my bike and, well, the frame looks a bit ragged in contrast. So, seeing how riding season (for me in the Pacific NW, USA) is drawing to a close, I'm seriously thinking about taking her down to the frame for a fresh powder coating.
I'm fairly competent (spline job, timing chain install, alternator upgrade) and terminally anal, but I'm asking those here in the know how big of a job is this? Removing the loom horrifies me, as does visions of many a tearful night groping at pieces of a large and complex puzzle.
Feedback, advice please. I'm on the fence with this.
I place the parts on my bike and, well, the frame looks a bit ragged in contrast. So, seeing how riding season (for me in the Pacific NW, USA) is drawing to a close, I'm seriously thinking about taking her down to the frame for a fresh powder coating.
I'm fairly competent (spline job, timing chain install, alternator upgrade) and terminally anal, but I'm asking those here in the know how big of a job is this? Removing the loom horrifies me, as does visions of many a tearful night groping at pieces of a large and complex puzzle.
Feedback, advice please. I'm on the fence with this.
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