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Chris just sent me a photo of the frame you’re doing for him, looks fantastic. I’ve sent you a message on Instagram about a couple of frames I’d like painting if possible.
I’m so excited to pick this up later, Richard has done a top job! Send him your frames!
Will pop a few build pics on here
You open for proper business yet?
Good stuff.
I keep toying with having my 2020 Norco optic spray. just a solid colour with black graphics.
What sort of money would I be looking at? And I assume you will want to receive a frame fully stripped down? bearings removed?
Interested in this when OP gets up and running properly. I've got two frames that could do with a makeover.
I can’t see myself doing this full time to be honest as I’ve just taken on a new 9 to 5 job. I was just thinking about doing maybe 2 or 3 jobs a month mainly cause I love doing it and love bikes. Not really in it to make loads of cash out of people.
Fair play. well if it does become a hobby/extra job, let us know!
It’s already a hobby and side job. I just won’t be able to cope with 40 frames a week just yet !! Haha
Just got my frame back from bigyim and it looks mint! Looking forward to getting it built up!
I just won’t be able to cope with 40 frames a week just yet !!
Auction the slots.
I should be able to do it with out auctions if I just keep people all in the loop about turnaround times etc. I will need to train the wife up if I get too busy
I'm building up a bike for my eldest son, I was planning to rattle can it but a slick paint job would be awesome.
It's just an alloy hardtail Specialized, nothing fancy.
Happy to post and cover costs etc if you have availability for it 😁
Drop me an email murf thebigyimathotmail . Co . Uk
Bigyim - I'm DY9 and have a cervelo S3 I was looking to get repainted. Would that be suitable?
Yeah mate definitely. I’ve got a cervelo s3 too! Just drop me an email if you like
ive just seen @bigyim has gone live with my frame on insta, so thought id post the pics up here too.
its a mk1 soul, been after one for ages, richards done a cracking job. i really love it and cant wait to get it back and built up. the eagle eyed amongst you youll see we've gone for the 'personal touch', needless to say i dont envisage selling this frame ever, i cant now really can i 😀
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Been following this from afar, and now I've seen the results, oh WOW! Interested. Got a Ragley BigWig, was a used frame, in Black. Feel it could do with a bit of sparkle in its life! Will follow on Instagram and message you there.
@sadexpunk, How much did it cost you?
i'll pm you if i get the nod from richard. As hes just starting out he may not have worked out a proper pricing structure yet and id hate to have him feel committed to price-matching and the like.....
it wasnt just the painting, he also spent time experimenting for me with decals and dealing with my indecision 😀 he really went out of his way for me. top bloke and top work.
cheers
That’s some fly-lookin shIZZ! Thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice to see a proper one off paint job 😀
Thanks everyone for the kind words. This is the next project.
Candy apple camo cervelo. It’s all currently in bare carbon waiting primer then time for the fun bits.
Pretty busy now up to Xmas with a few jobs ad would rather not rush them out but if people are happy to wait I’m happy to be the stw go to paint man
Lovely job, good luck with your venture Bigyim
Bloody lovely that.👍
I like the personal touch sadex. Great stuff all round.
I'm not remotely interested in having a bike repainted, but I love this threead.
UK resident has some skills and uses them to do constructive stuff and make loads of people happy.
Excellent stuff🤗🤗
Oh yes.
This is mint. I have an old 26" Rocket in the loft that I'm planning on building up again next year, if you get a free slot any time.
That does look good!
I don't do insta sorry so can't see the cervelo to tell but I'm assuming it's carbon? Do you strip the existing paint or does it need doing before (or do you just prime over it?)
If you get off the ground as a longer term thing I'd be interested in getting my evil done, mainly as the original paint comes off in response to do much as a disdainful glance so it's got some big flakes missing. Would be nice not to notice them so often but I think it'd likely need stripping back to raw to get rid of the blemishes.
Dangeroubrian yeah the cervelo is carbon. I’ve sanded back 90 percent of the original paint now it’s ready for primer then I can start the colour scheme
Bigyim, great stuff.
Good luck with it all.
Bigyim, top work fella. Sadexpunks frame looks fantastic.
You will have more than enough work from this forum to tide you over
this year just sucked a little bit less 🙂
Thanks everyone I’ll keep everyone updated on the forum with this thread If that’s okay with the mods
Richard is a top bloke. This was his first project in this thread... [url= https://i.ibb.co/yXbCZWd/AE7-D201-B-BED0-402-E-8-F00-BF26096843-B0.jp g" target="_blank">https://i.ibb.co/yXbCZWd/AE7-D201-B-BED0-402-E-8-F00-BF26096843-B0.jp g"/> [/img][/url]
Family commitments has slowed the build but in the sunshine it really sparkles.
Cheers dude
Better view of the colour shift:
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I wish I had a frame worth respraying.
Looks great.
That is very nicely done
How do those colour shift/flip paint jobs work?
Do you buy one paint that has the colours in or is it a spray technique that allows you to choose the two colours?
I'm planning a ti gravel bike build and thinking I'd like it to be a homage to my old team Marin which was grey zolatone frame with neon magenta bars/stem/forks. Could you do a neon magenta that flips to something else?
Richard is the expert here but I think he put a black base coat down then used a colour shift Pearl mixed within a clear top coat. The colour shift pigment was pre-mixed so colours defined. I’m sure there must be custom pigment stockists who can mix a desired colour combo maybe?
Cjr61 is right. It’s some sort of magical wizardry type of pigment that goes over a different ground coat. The flips are just the pigments. But there is plenty to choose from that flip from and to different colours. Can get two or three colour flips I think.
https://perfectpearlsandpigments.co.uk/ Have a good selection of flips and paints etc
Thanks for the link. There are some lovely colours in there. I'm sure I'll end up in analysis paralysis.
I'm interested in the process of doing this as I've got a couple of bikes I want to experiment with. I've got the space to do it and a 50 litre compressor but nothing else yet.
What kind of paint so you use? Is there any issues with using it at home, like health hazards etc? Do you finish them with a clear lacquer? Any recommendations for suppliers?
Can I just buy a gun from Machine Mart and crack on?
How much sanding is involved? Do you use any power tools?
For my DJ bike I was thinking of a messy, multi coloured, rattle can job using vinyl masking for sharp logos. But then I'd want a slick, glossy finish so it looks pro rather than poo.
Sharkattack I use two pack clearcoat which is isocyanate based so it’s not very good stuff to be breathing in. Also use etch primer. Solvent base coat and different primers. I wouldn’t recommend breathing any of it in !
There is LOTS of sanding involved. A small mini spray gun should run of a 50 litre compressor
Great work chap.
Just found this thread and followed your instagram.
A very generous offer that I hope helps build you a loyal local customer base
Thanks everyone. I’ll put some finished pictures when it’s all polished up and together.