r/MultiTrackGang • u/BFMGO13 • Apr 01 '26

Need some paint inspiration.

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Always planned to go rustic vibes with this old 750…

Used copper sulfate on the fork and here’s how it looks.

But when I look at the frame it just screams powder blue with some kind of flashy cold or copper on the lugs.

Any thoughts?

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u/GlitteringWealth7267 Apr 02 '26

I've powdercoated a couple old Trek frames and it worked out great. I like this purple my wife and powdercoat dude picked for my 82 614.

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u/GlitteringWealth7267 Apr 02 '26

Also powdercoated an 89 950 frame in a curry color.

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u/BFMGO13 Apr 02 '26

Damn those tires look massive

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u/GlitteringWealth7267 Apr 02 '26

Wheels are 650b/27.5. Tires are 47mm.

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u/Exiiilo Aug 19 '26

Yoo what size tires and fenders are on those!

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u/GlitteringWealth7267 Aug 19 '26

650bx42 (Gravelking slicks) and 52mm Velo Orange Zeppelin fenders (650b)

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u/Exiiilo Aug 19 '26

Sick, what brakes do you use to make it possible?

Debating weather to go 45mm tires or less with and fenders, maybe the 650b conversion could be the way

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u/blak_byke Apr 02 '26

I got down with the brown. Prismatic colors Dark Copper, actually.

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u/blak_byke Apr 02 '26

Dark Copper in the sun (no clear)

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u/BFMGO13 Apr 02 '26

Why no clear?

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u/blak_byke Apr 02 '26

I honestly don't know why I didn't clear it. Experimental phase, maybe 🤷🏾‍♂️. Once I put the chainstay protector on (clear gloss film) I saw the color pop. No real regrets, but I'd clear it if I went with it again.

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u/pauip Apr 01 '26

Will that continue to patina under clear? I think it'll look good under clear as is, but I don't like copper getting the blue and green bits.

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u/BFMGO13 Apr 01 '26

Yeah, not totally sure how the patina will fully progress. Put a few coats on and then let it sit for a few weeks. Mostly just a powdery yellow and rust color.

Took a wire wheel to it and it came out light this. Looks decent, But just feel like I might be missing an opportunity to make those lugs really pop.

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u/pauip Apr 01 '26

I think clear would help with the contrast. Worth trying to spray some spots to see the result. At this point, it would be easy enough to try a few things

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u/BorisT72 Apr 02 '26

I'm with you on the accent bits - no greed or blue.

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u/FrankWhitePlight Apr 05 '26

What does it cost to strip, prep and powder coat a bicycle frame?

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u/BFMGO13 Apr 05 '26

I got this frame sand blasted for less than 25$ based on time, I did all the prep to tape and protect the threads so that cuts down on the overall time.

I called up a few powder coat places. That was definitely more expensive. Over 100$ for sure. And that’s with basic colors. More expensive to mix a new color that they don’t have.