Is there any local places in Northern NJ that does powder coating that specializes in bike frames? I am fairly familiar with the process and I have heard of a few places around me doing auto parts. I am not willing to take a gamble on them messing up my 1500$ frameset.
This isn't local, but right over the bridge into PA I've had work done by Liquid Powder Coating in Yadley PA. Close enough to make a day trip out of it and goto Six Mile or something 😉
Single and Dual stage coatings. My Mary frame was done by them as well as Mandis Aluminum specialized frame almost 3 years ago and it still looks great.
I would trust any place that runs auto parts to run your bike frame. Note that powder-coating will make the frame unwarranty-able, but you already knew that 😉
It was a while ago so I'm not sure what the totals exactly were. Mandi has the memory of an elephant so she may know. I think hers was a single stage, $70, and mine was closer to $110 (chrome base with neon green)
Not sure if this valid at all, but I always thought thy void warranty for paint to discourage people from covering up their logo. No logo - no free advertising when a rider goes by.