Who does the painting on Quiring frames?
Painting is done by Scott Quiring. Quiring frames are predominantly painted with Matrix Systems Automotive paints in order to achieve the highest quality finish (we can also paint certain House of Kolors and PPG paints on request) There are hundreds of colors that can be selected from color charts. These paints can be applied to carbon fiber, steel, aluminum, and titanium materials. They come in solid colors, candies, metallics and pearls, to name a few. Nearly any kind of paint scheme can be done, especially if cost is of no object! The painting is usually done in about four major steps. The first step is preparing the frame with glass bead to increase adhesion and mechanically clean the surface (glass bead prepping is not used on carbon fiber, however). The second step is applying a two-part epoxy primer (with rust inhibitors for steel frames). The third step is applying the base colors, such as solids, fades, tapelines and decals. The fourth and final step is three layers of clear c
