New frame coating

[250Renvy]

Pappy,

I have 2 new aftermarket frames, neither of which are powdercoated.
I kinda really like the bare look with all the heated areas from welds and stuff. I've seen some Walsh a-arms that were clear coated and I was wondering what the durability of this method would be.

Everybody has told me that even though they are new, the frames need to be blasted to rough it up so the powder adheres. I'm assuming the blasting would ruin the fresh fabricated look, so would I have to clear it with paint or how would the clear powder stick?

If I decided to keep the bare look what are my options - if any? How durable?

Thanks

[Pappy]

It can be done with clear powder.

I havent done any frames like that, but would think I would have to forgo most pre prep work (no blasting, no wash etc) because all would cause the look your after to go away. I've seen it done on arms and on mountain bike frames (which were aluminum)

My biggest fear would be that flash rust couldnt be dealt with nor would I be able to remove all the oils on the frame (could heat the frame to kill the oils however)

Clear pc is plenty durable, its the base powder with no color pigments.