CyclArt Order Guide

A printable PDF version of this Order Guide is available by clicking Here . The best way to order, is by printing and sending the Order Guide with your frame. Doing so insures you get exactly what you want, and will provide an estimate before shipping. We are available by phone at 760-599-1015 to discuss your ideas and help with getting them on paper. The best phone hours are M-F 10AM to 4PM PST ~ The CyclArtists

The web based version of the order guide follows. It does not print as well as the PDF version, and we've omitted the blanks to write in, but it does contain additional links, explanations and tools. So please read through the Order Guide below and print the PDF version to mark and send with your frame.

Most of the first page of the Order Guide is to collect the basic information we need to contact you and to identify your order. Th e obvious stuff is ommitted here. There are a few items that may bear some explanation. Our explanations, not on the paper form, are in italics.

Rear Hub Spacing: []120 []126 []128 []130 ___mm
CyclArt checks every frame for proper alignment prior to painting. Also, we know that bikes are frequently updated at repaint time, and new rear hubs are often wider than old ones. So, we need to know the width of the hub you will use of your frame. We can change spacing if needed. It is important that the hub spacing be correct, not only to make wheel changes easier, but also to avoid holding the frame in tension, which can lead to fatigue cracks. We need is the "over locknut" dimension, that is the distance between the dropouts or from axle nut to axle nut where they touch the sides of the dropouts.

Parts sent and new parts requested. You can send us your frame or your complete bicycle. We can remove your old parts and rebuild or replace them. If you are sending most of a bike, please consider sending all of it so we can road test it. When shipping, remove rear axle adjusting screws or turn them all the way into prevent their being bent in transit. Most bikes are sent with headsets and bottombrackets in place. Charges for servicing components, overhauls and wheelbuilding are detailed in the printed Order Guide.

We offer competitive prices on replacement parts, no sales tax out of state, & no cost parts shipping with refinish.

The next few options give us insight to serve you best:

Intent?
[] Repair & refinish damage only. [] Budget refinish.[] Accurate restoration. []Retro style [] Mechanical update [] Custom [] Art piece []Other________

Estimates for insurance settlements. We examine the bike or if not possible, excellent photos and provide a detailed estimate to repair all damage that appears related to the incident in question. Normal wear and tear are not covered in insurance estimates. When costs are substantial we are often contacted by the insurance adjusters to defend our estimate. We keep all insurance estimates on file. When settlement has been made, you may ask us to complete the work as estimated, change the order, or do whatever you please with the payment. Our estimate fee may be applied to any work we perform for you, but is not refundable.

Estimate fee: $25

Artistic License? Check one:
[] I know what I want! Complete as written.
[] Use judgment in interpreting this order.
[] I need ordering assistance, please call me.
Budget? (Optional) Under $________

On completion: [] Ship [] Hold [] Call
Insure for: $________ when shipping.

In many cases completing the above negates the need to complete other details. For example, if you want an accurate restoration and the bike has original paint, we can certainly work up an estimate without detailed instruction.

When do you need it? We can only estimate normal delivery! To minimize downtime, make a reservation or RUSH order. We don't take short cuts or hire temporary help when we are busy.
[]Standard Order Please call for an estimate of turnaround, but understand we are usually booked at least one month.. ~ Everyone should have a back-up bike.
[]Reservation We work in order of order confirmation date. If you send your order with 50% of estimate, the paper waits it’s turn while you ride. We'll give you a date to send the bike when we expect that we will be able to start your work. This will reduce the time you are off that bike..
[]RUSH -Expedited service and a guaranteed delivery date. Very quick turnarounds are possible. A 20-50% premium applies depending on the degree of difficulty in meeting your date. In the very rare instance when we a Rush date, no premium is charged.

[]Send a shipping kit An empty box, instructions and packaging materials sent right to your door. $40

OK... Now we get down to the main course. Consider this an ala'carte menu, each item is listed separately to give you the the best choice and selection anywhere:

All CyclArt Finishes Include: Frame integrity & alignment check; removal of old finish and corrosion; thread masking. Touch-up bottle included except for powdercoat. Fork priced separately. We paint all frame materials. Suspension, recumbent or other special frame types may vary price. Four "Categories" to suit all budgets:

[]"Cat. 5" Powder coat. A budget priced, tough finish. No chrome
masking. Limited colors. Not for carbon or bonded frames. $175

[]"Cat. 3" Baked urethane. 2 or more coats of epoxy primer, handsanding, urthane color and clear topcoat give superior beauty, corrosion resistance, wider color selection, precise color matching, and crisper edge definition. $300

[]"Cat. 2" Baked urethane plus. Cat. 3 durability plus addtional sanding and clear topcoats after decals to add depth & gloss. Also, more prep time to we massage most rust pits & surface defects. Better than factory! Prep time in sufficient for most frames, unless they are pretty rough. We deal with the most visible areas first. $375

[]Cat. 1 Custom Finish Carefully hand sanded multiple coats of
primer, filler, color, & clear achieve an unmatched depth and gloss.
All rust & surface defects filled. Our most popular finish. $450

TANDEMS: []Cat.5/$275 []Cat.3/$500 []Cat.2/$650 []Cat.1/$800

Main Color:

Color can be specified one of several ways: Our online color charts provide an convenient approximation of our favorite colors.

You can send a color sample for us to match. The sample can be anything, a favorite jersey, photo, sex toy... we get some very interesting items as color samples!

For a better range of colors consider choosing from automotive paint charts... to do so, check your local yellow pages under "automobile body supplies" there you will find local auto paint sellers. There you can view thousands of color samples. While we can match any automotive paint code, the chart we like best is used by Akzo and is called the "Color Map" it is two large books organized by color, not car type. Other good charts are "House of Kolor" "Dupont Imron" or "PPG". Be sure to give us the brand and complete color code.

We can also mix colors directly from auto paint codes, so you bike can be painted to match any car...

Of course, you can also ask us to match the frame's original color, just mark "match original" in the "main color" space.

The human eye is amazing in it's ability to distinguish differences in color value. Metallics, transparent layers and pearls add practically infinite variations. Precise matching is challenge that can take considerable time and material. So, we distinguish between an approximate match, and a precision match. Precision matches are close enough that we could paint part a frame or fork and there would be no discernible difference between the old and new paint.

10A Mix approximate color match to chart or sample $20
10P Precision match to any color sample $50
10S Multilayer color charge. Pearls, candies and flamboyants. From $95

Masking for contrasting colors. When multiple color are used with crisp delineation between them, we charge for each additional color, to cover our cost in mixing spraying an cleaning equipment. Each area with contrasting color is also charged separately."Masking" means that we are covering one color and cutting a precise line before we spray the next color. Reduced pricing can apply for multiple 200 series services.

200 Additional color mixing $30 ea.
Contrast colors:_____________, _____________, ______________
Choose as many additional colors as you like, in the same way as "main color" above.

201 Head tube panel $ 40
202 Straight panels $15 each $___ mark diagram.
203 Fork crown Fork blades $ 40
205 Head tube lugs $40
206 Bottom bracket shell $60
207 Seat cluster $ 60
208 Brake & chain stay bridges $30 each
211 Seat stay caps $ 55
213 Complete seat tube $ 50
214 Rear triangle (stays) $ 60
215 Schwinn Phantom, B6 or similar classic two tone mask - front of frame to points, seat tube diamond & fork triangles. $200 and up.
216 Schwinn B6 or similar two tone mask, chain guard or tank half $55each.
217 Schwinn B6 or similar two tone mask, Fender $55
218 Schwinn DX two tone mask & stripe- Frame, tank and fenders. $275
299 Other contrast color masking Most types $95

302 ”Fade” []2 color $95 []3 color $120 []4 color $155 []Long blends +$30 fades. A great way to add color without the expense of masking or graphics. The effect can be subtle or striking depending on color selection. A "long blend" stretches the transitions showing multiple shades in between... You can work with colored pencils or software to lay out your own pattern, or you can choose from our favorite Fade Patterns

Diagrams for sketching or scanning are here

Brushwork
600 Paint cutouts. Color ______________ $3ea. ____ many. $_______
Words and logos count as one.
601 Lug edge accent striping Color ______________ $95
602 Stripe panel edges Color ______________ $20
603 Pinstriping single box type Color ______________ $200
604 Pinstriping double box type 1st color _______ 2nd color _______ $250
602 Pinstriping other type about 1st color _______ 2nd color _______ $250

See our Special paint effects!

Replacement Decals
400a Replace frame tubing decal $12
400b Fork tubing decals $8
401 Replace builder decals, similar style, $65 Original or replica decals appropriate for your frame, as available. Exact match and minor decals not guaranteed.
402 Replace builder decals with accurate originals or replicas from $100
403 Apply decals supplied $25 to $75

Paint to match - Forks, stems, helmets, pumps, components, ETC! Masking or disassembly included:
104a Rigid fork painted to match: Cat.5/$20 Cat.3/$40 Cat.2/$45 Cat.1/$50
104 Suspension fork. from $55
091 Paint fork only or different color: Cat.5/$70 Cat.3/$85 Cat.2/$95 Cat.1/$100

Parts painted to match:
Small part: (fasteners, clamps, brackets, caps) Cat.5/$5 Cat.3/$8 Cat.2/$10 Cat.1/$12
Medium parts: (Stems, cranks, headlights, etc.) Cat.5/$10 Cat.3/$25 Cat.2/$30 Cat.1/$45
Large parts: (Fenders, Chaingards, racks, etc.) Cat.5/$25 Cat.3/$50 Cat.2/$60 Cat.1/$85

Partial Refinishes
086 Touch-up, precise color match, invisible repair From $150
096 Clean and clear over existing paint $150
098 Clean and clear over existing paint & decals $195

Special colors and matching
10C Painter’s choice of popular color. Credit $-20
10B Use closest color in stock. (95 colors) N/C
10A Mix approximate color match to chart or sample $20
10P Precision match to any color sample $50
10S Multi-layer color charge. Pearls, candies and flamboyants. From $95

Fine Art finishes, ultimate additions to any CyclArt base finish!

314 "Bamboozle" Simulated bamboo finish. By Jim Cunningham $400

309 "Flames" Airbrush shaded flames extending from headtube on top & downtube by Ruth Alvarado $275 Additional flame for down tube, chainstay, seat tube forkblade or wherever. $60

302 ”Fade” with contrasting lugs $250+

302 ”3 color Fade plus fade to clearcoated titanium or carbon fiber. $150

309a “Ghost flames” Transparent colors shifting flames over a dark color by Ruth Alvarado. $275

310 "Final Frontier" Airbrush space $450 Additional space details. Aliens, space junk, your dog, whatever… by Ruth Alvarado $750

308 "Swirl" Tri color intricate marble pattern. Any color and any number of colors are possible. By Jim Cunningham $250

304 "Smoke" captured under clear by Jim Cunningham $120
321 "Hopi Fired Clay" Realistic traditional finish with native American symbolism by Susan Cunningham. Non-gloss, with realistic pottery colors & firing burns. $375

332 "Thunderhead” Airbrushed clouds with electric pearl bolts. By Jim Cunningham $350
307 "Black Abalone" Deep, rich iridescent colors variegated over black by Ruth Alvarado $195

306 "Décor" style airbrush graphics by Ruth Alvarado $300
333 ”Under Construction” hand painted scenes by Jef Lanobs $500

313 "Carpe Diem" Hand painted by Susie Ketchum in her inimitable style including skeletons, barbed wire, & life affirming symbolism. $500+

332 ”Wave Flag” One of our many Stars & Bars designs. $400

Metal Polishing and anodizing
1805 Strip paint, polish, aluminum frame $350
1805 Polish, Titanium frame. $450 & up
1810 Polish titanium or aluminum parts $___

1813 Clear or tinted Powdercoat over polished metal $160

Existing chrome cleaned and masked.
700 Front dropouts $ 25
795 Clean & mask alloy dropouts. $ 15
701 Rear dropouts $ 30
704 Fork crown $ 40
705 1/2 fork blades and front dropouts $ 30
706 1/2 rear stays and rear dropouts $ 40
707 Right chainstay & both rear dropouts $ 50
708 Complete rear stays and dropouts $ 60
709 Lugs $ 40 each $___
790 Other chrome masking . $___

New Chrome Plating & Masking
749 Strip old chrome. Frame $25 Fork $10 ________
750 Front dropouts $100
751 Rear dropouts $130
754 Fork Crown $150
754a Fork Crown & dropouts $275

754b Fork Crown , 1/2 blades & dropouts $ 300
756 1/2 stays & rear dropouts $ 300
757a Right chain stay and both rear dropouts $ 275
757b Both chain stays, rear dropouts & front derailleur bracket $ 325
757c Rear dropouts & front derailleur bracket $175
758a Complete rear stays & rear DO $425
758b 1/2 stays, seatube panel & head lugs $400
758c 1/2 stays & seat stay cap $300
759 Complete fork $185
760 Complete frameset $800
761a Headlugs $200
761b Headlugs & set lug $300
761c Headlugs & rear dropouts $300
799 Other parts or metals including gold $100

Braze-ons:
800 Braze-ons removed $10 each Describe_________
801 Water bosses downtube seat tube Other location___ $ 30 each pair
823 Reinforcing diamond added to new water boss $10 pair
807 Chain stay cable stop $ 16
804 Shift lever bosses (pair) $ 30
804a Shift stops for bar control, Ergo/STI $ 45
818 Cable stop, split, housing to bare cable. Specify locations: $ 15 each
821 Clamp stop @Shift lever @ Cable guide $10
802 Cable guide, front Campy #626-B $ 25
803 Cable guide, rear Campagnolo #663 $ 25
815 Cable guides under BB Stainless tubes $ 60
815a Cable guides - under BB Plastic $ 10
809 Front derailleur boss Normal Campy Triple $30
808 Rear derailleur tab: Campy #80-1 $ 65
819 Pump peg on back of head tube. $ 15
819b Pump hook Specify location $ 20
812 Brake cable guides, 3 $ 40
812a Brake cable guides; 3 stainless $ 60
812b Brake cable guide for oversize cable $ 15
837a Brake cable tunnel internal stainless $ 100
822 Brake cable stop bridge $ 45
824 Cantilever brakes fitted. Send brake & wheel size
700C 27" 26" Front $45 Rear $45
814a Chain hanger peg $ 10
814b Chain hanger peg - Stainless $ 25
816 Dropout eyelets, 5mm, front $30 rear $30
816c Rack eyelets, seat stays, pair 5mm $ 30
816e “Low-rider” front rack mounts $ 50
849 Spoke spare carrier on chain stay $ 35
1302 Vent or head badge holes filled $12 ea.
899 Other Braze-on $________
898 S&S Couplings supplied and installed, from $500

Alignment
905 “Quick check” Included with refinish N/C
900 Precision Align and correct fork $ 25
901 Precision Align and correct frame $ 60
902 Precision align and correct Tandem $ 140
903 Align rear derailleur hanger only $ 10
1206 Change rear hub spacing to: _____mm $20 (Steel only)

Frame Repair
1000 Fill small ding. $ 15
1001 Reshape and fill dent. $ 50
1002 Frame straightening $ 80
1003 Fork straightening $ 45
1004 Rear dropout replacement $ 150
1013 Straighten or rethread dropout $ 60
1005 Major tube replacement $175
1006 Seat Lug binder repair $ 55
1007 Seat stay replacement, pair $ 200
1014 Chain stay replace, pair $ 200

1008 Crack repair $ 50 and up
1009 Repair steering tube threads $ 75
1010 Replace steerer tube $ 125
1011 New fork race seat 26.4 27.0 $ 35
1012 Re-tap stripped bottom bracket shell $ 150
1099 Other repair $75
1200 Brake bridge replacement. 700C 27"
26" Reach in mm _____ or send brake $ 80
1202 Brake bridge reinforcement sleeve. $ 25
1203 Fork bored for recessed brake bolt. $ 10
1204 Brake bridge fitted for recessed bolt $10
1300 Clean-up filing or brazing $ 50
1301 Increase chain clearance. Freewheel $ 35 Chain wheel $ 15
1304 ID stamping. We recommend Drivers License number
for easiest recovery. Example: CADL - AB1234.
_________________________$3 per digit ____ $_____
1399 Other metalwork ______________________$50

Rust:
1100 Rust pit filling $30 and up $_____
1101 Internal rust inhibitor (Preventative) $ 25
1102 Internal rust conversion treatment (Stops existing) $ 80
Head badge
1500 Head badge removed & reattached $ 20
1501 Head badge removed & holes filled $ 25
1502 Head badge polished & reattached $ 30
1503 Head badge repaint or replacement $ 50 and up
Machining
1408 Ream & hone seat tube to ___mm $ 50
1409 Ream & face head tube & fork crown $ 25
1410 Tap bottom bracket shell English Italian French Other:________ $ 25
1411 Face bottom bracket shell $ 10
1412 Tap Threads, specify locations _________________ $___

!414 Remove and replace threaded aluminum inserts $45

1498 Chase threads, face head tube & bottom bracket $50

Estimate Final
A) Total Labor
B) Taxable Supplies ~ Labor x 10%
C) Total parts
D) Taxable—Total line b & c
E) Sales Tax—CA only 7.75%
F) Insurance #.45 per $100
G) COD $7
H) Packaging & Shipping FedExGround
Parts $10, Frame $50, Bike $85
I) Packaging & Shipping FedEx 3Day Call for price
J) Packaging & Shipping FedEx Air Call for price
K) RUSH charge
20% to 50% of order ~ call for price.
L) Estimate Fee $20
Applicable toward order.
M) Subtotal
N) CA Waste disposal fee Applies to any refinish $6
O) Other ____________________
P) TOTAL charges
Q) Credit
R) Deposit 50% required Check, Visa Or MasterCard
S) Balance
T) Final Payment