Frequently Asked Questions

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Generally it’s 2-3 weeks for a respray, but every design is different so this can vary. Complicated designs are likely to take a bit longer. If your frame is going to be grit blasted then it’s another couple of weeks on top of that as I send the frames to a specialist.

And it's a good idea to wait around 3 weeks after spraying before rebuilding your bike. Lets the paint and lacquer cure a bit and lessens the likelihood of damage while rebuilding.

If the existing paint is in good condition, and there are no signs of rust/corrosion, then no, you don’t have to.

But removing the existing paint gives a much better finish, and a better bond for new paintwork. On a metal frame, where there might be lugs etc, grit blasting will really reveal the detail of these and make then look crisper.

This isn‘t true on carbon frames generally. Bigger, rounder, and smoother tubes tend to mean it’s not such an issue. We can of course remove existing paint from a carbon frame, but it has to be done by hand, and so is more expensive.

I tend to get booked up some months ahead, and there’s a limit to the number of frames I can work on at a time, so we’ll need to agree a date for you to drop your frame off.

Quite simply, yes.

If you can't do this yourself, or simply don't want to, we can do that for you. Or if there's a component you can't remove because you don't have the right tool, we can do that for you too.

And we can put you bike back together after spraying as well if needed.

Yes. The only difference is generally the primer used.

No. I’m not a frame builder, and I can’t  do carbon repairs. But I know people that can. Drop me a line and I’ll put you in touch with them. 

I can of course sort out the paintwork after any repair work.

Just have a look at the “So how much?” section on this website. Will give you a good indication.

I have done this in the past, but not anymore. I now only do mechanical work as part of a respray project. 

Afraid not. It’s not possible to accurately mask existing logos. They wouldn’t need to be resprayed completely, and this probably means the frame would need to be resprayed too.

The answer is sometimes. It depends on the existing paint and design. Drop me a line, along with a photo of the chip or scratch, and we can discuss it.

Probably. On an older frame this probably isn’t an issue, but on a new frame it‘s worth checking with the supplier/manufacturer if this is something you’re concerned about. That said, nothing I‘d do as part of the painting process will damage a frame. 

Yes, I’m happy to receive frames in the post.

If you want your frame posted back to you I can do that too, but please bear in mind the following:

1. The frame will need to cure for around 3 weeks before it can be sent back to you. This is to give the paint and lacquer a chance to cure before wrapping. 

2. I will package the frame using the packing you’ve used to send your frame to me. The better packaged the frame is when it’s sent, the better it will be when it’s returned. 

3.  I always use UPS to send frames. The cost of shipping is generally around £50-60.

4. I obviously can’t be responsible for any damage caused during transit.

5. It is far better to come and collect your frame in person, but if that‘s just not possible for you, and you accept the above, then we can do this for you.