Does anyone know the process Trek uses to strip and repaint a 5200 frame? Also has anyone had it
done ? If so what were the results ?

> Does anyone know the process Trek uses to strip and repaint a 5200 frame? Also has anyone had it
> done ? If so what were the results ?

As far as I know, all paint removal on an OCLV is done by manual sanding; it's not safe to use paint-
removing chemicals on carbon fiber. We've had quite a few frames repainted over the years, with the
finished product looking equal to what you'd have on a new bike. They do an excellent job, but it's
not inexpensive.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

Not sure, but the guy at Creative Cycleworks has done repaint jobs on a lot of carbon frames including Trek. He uses a plastic media for blasting which is a lot softer and safer when stripping Carbon.

http://www.creativecycleworks.com

From the FAQ for Creative Cycleworks:

<<Are you going to blast my carbon fiber frame?

No. Although the plastic media would not harm the carbon fiber, there really isn’t a reason to go
down that far since corrosion isn’t a factor. We’ll simply hand sand the old paint until the desired
base is obtained, apply several coats of sealer to hide the old color and paint away.>>

BaCardi wrote:
> D.P.G. wrote:
> > Does anyone know the process Trek uses to strip and repaint a 5200 frame? Also has anyone had
> > it done ? If so what were the results ?
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> Not sure, but the guy at Creative Cycleworks has done repaint jobs on a lot of carbon frames
> including Trek. He uses a plastic media for blasting which is a lot softer and safer when
> stripping Carbon.
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> http://www.creativecycleworks.com
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