Comments on: Gun Kote Frame Coating: First Impressions

By: Jimmythefly

Jimmythefly — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:48:17 +0000

GTed- thanks for the little disclaimer at the bottom. It’s silly that I even have to write this, but it’s awesome of you to be so up front about things, and I appreciate it.

By: t0m

t0m — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:38:22 +0000

Awesome info. Thanks GT. Wet paint really is pretty horrible stuff (I know a guy with a lot of health issues from painting cars for 5 years). Baked on coatings are so much better.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:04 +0000

@t0m: Here is a response from KG Coating regarding enviromental impact and Gun Kote:

“Gun Kote’s VOC’s are very low. Our coating is made from materials designed
for as little impact as possible. When we moved to WI, we had to present our
air and waste emissions to the DNR. We were told that we were below the
States minimum limits and that we did not require any air pollution permits.

Our liquid waste, which consists of lab tests, color formulation attempts,
etc…is disposed of using gasoline blending programs handled by our
suppliers. In the last 10 years, KG has had less than .1% of its total
manufactured materials (including non-hazardous water-based products) that
have needed to be disposed of.”

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:44:21 +0000

@Nick: From my post “Gun Kote Q & A” this quote is from near the bottom of that post:

How much does it cost to have a frame Gun Kote treated?: Again, Ben’s is offering this Gun Kote finish only on Milwaukee Bicycle Company frames “officially”. That said, a ballpark figure for a one color job on most steel frames would be $300.00-$350.00. Turn around time averages about three weeks, but could take up to a week more, or less.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:38:50 +0000

I have looked through previous comments and posts and have not seen a price range for a bike frame. What does this run and how much are extras like the ones on your frame?