[BPhillips]

Hello!

Can anyone recommend a good bike spraying company in the south of England please?

I’m having no luck finding anyone prepared to do a good respray here in Berkshire, I would welcome any suggestions please.

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[BPhillips]

Thank you very much to

Thank you very much to everyone who took the time to comment on my question. 

I have decided to take the bike to Argos in Bristol. Not a cheap option unfortunately, but I hope it turns out to be a good decision.

I hope to be able to upload of the result in mid April.

BPhillips

[Secret_squirrel]

I’ve used Armourtex in north

I’ve used Armourtex in north london if you’re willing to Powdercoat.  Great job.

https://www.facebook.com/armourtex

[matthewn5]

Ellis Briggs do a proper job.

Ellis Briggs do a proper job.
https://www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk/resprays/

[David9694]

My 1984 Raleigh Record Ace is

My 1984 Raleigh Record Ace is my most successful home respray – colour-matched paint and new decals under the clearcoat.   Patience, decent weather and for the prep a lot of elbow grease are the key factors for the back garden sprayer.  But nothing beats a professional finish. 

[BPhillips]

Car paint is a good idea, but

Car paint is a good idea, but my previous attempts haven’t been good, so I’ll leave it to someone that knows what they’re doing!

[David9694]

Spray.bike got me started on

Spray.bike got me started on resprays. But I think “car” paint from Halfords gives a nicer finish and is no harder to use. 

[Shreds]

Another vote for Mercian here

Another vote for Mercian here. They did a frame for me years ago. Superb job. 
The company was saved last year by four Derby cyclists buying it when they looked set to close to allow it to keep going, with Mercian’s enviable reputation (even fashion designer Paul Smith has Mercians) so to keep them going I would use them (use it or lose it)

I would strip the frame completely, wrap it carefully and send by a reputable courier to Mercians. As said not in the South but the skills and knowledge are out of the SE for such artisan perfection. 

An alternative choice would be Woodrups of Leeds who also bought up Bob Jackson’s a former competitor, when that was closing down a few years ago. They do some mean frame finishes and all these companies are far better than attempting amateur DIY resprays. 

[BPhillips]

Thanks for your thoughts

Thanks for your thoughts David. Argos is looking a good bet.

[BPhillips]

Certainly worth looking into,

Certainly worth looking into, thanks for your thoughts.

[BPhillips]

I did give it some thought,

I did give it some thought, then I woke up and remembered my previous efforts!

[BPhillips]

Good idea Fred, I’ll look

Good idea Fred, I’ll look into it.

[idl1975@hotmail.com]

Post the frame to Mercian in

Post the frame to Mercian in Derby.  Especially if it’s metal.  Then chat to them about colour.  They can use your decals and may be able to source some for you.    Great value IMO.  It may take more than 3 weeks.  They have done two for me – one vintage British and one modern.  No they’re not in the south, but Parcelforce is not pricey for a frameset.  Also, if it’s a metal frame they can fix issues or modify with braze ons etc for a nominal cost.

[leelang229]

Have you thought about doing

Have you thought about doing your own respray?  I did my old Cube, using “Spray.bike” powder coat rattle cans.  I was really pleased with the results.

[bobbinogs]

Yepp, another vote for Argos,
Yepp, another vote for Argos, fantastic quality and realistic with their leadtimes. The only downside is the number of lovely bikes they have at the place and on the website…could end up being an expensive respray 😉

[momove]

If you’re happy with just
If you’re happy with just orange or black then XO bikes in Wandsworth and Lewisham will powder coat your bike.

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