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Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?
Started this discussion. Last reply by ghettro Aug 11, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I have a polished aluminium Cannondale that I love, but its looking a bit tired and has a couple of small dents in the frame. I am looking for recommendations for a good painter who could fill the…Continue
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Derek Waterman replied to Kerryn's discussion When is the Pyrmont cycleway going to open? And a news flash."I don't understand why it is taking so long to get the Pyrmont bike paths open. The nice green surface is starting to look old and we haven't even ridden them yet.
Also pedestrians have got into the habit of walking in them because they…"
Derek Waterman replied to MadameBike's discussion Feds put skids on fixies"As Mr Armstrong once said "its not about the bike".
I have no doubt that a brakeless fixie in the hands of an experienced rider (eg. a courier) is far safer than a freewheel bike with brakes in the hands of an inexperienced rider. If…"
ghettro replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"another vote for star enamellers. Here's mine
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baa baa replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"I am quite keen on green.
Any chance of a photo with a colour code?
Wouldn't powdercoat be better for the pug?"
JP replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"Yep, star Enamellers did a bang up job on a mates Surly Pugsley. It went from gun metal grey to metallic lime green and looked the biz. That included applying stickers under the clear coat also."
Derek Waterman replied to Chris's discussion Bikes on the train in the group Commuting"I know its boring to compare Sydney to Europe, but this is an Austrian train I traveled on. It has a special carriage that can take 50 bikes (free of charge).
http://community.webshots.com/photo/fullsize/1458802573067141716HekCyD"
Derek Waterman replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"Just to follow up.......
I called Star Enamellers and they were very helpful. I'm going to go and see them soon to sort out colours etc.
They do have a 4 to 5 week waiting list at the moment, but I guess that's because they are good.
I…"
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Derek Waterman replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"Thanks Paul.
Looks like they did a great job. The paint & polished metal combination is exactly what I'm after."
Derek Waterman replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"Thanks Toby. I will give them a call.
Keep up the great work with the mag."
Derek Waterman replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"I'm not a big fan of "bullet-hole stickers".
I too prefer polished aluminium, but I want to get the dents filled so that's not an option."
Paul replied to Derek Waterman's discussion Custom paint job and aluminium polishing - any recommendations?"+1 For Star Enamellers.
Outstanding Job, but can take a while!
Here is what he did to an old frame (with rust and dents)."
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Recreational
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Drummoyne
- Tell us about your bikes
- GT Zaskar 2008 limited edition re-issue hardtail mountain bike.
Cannondale single speed city/commuting bike.
- About Me:
- I work as a freelance photographer and specialise in cycling photography.
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- http://www.derekwaterman.com
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