• How do I get in touch with you?

    General inquiries :     info@airglowpainting.com

    Contact person :     Hill Clarke
    Email : airglowhill@yahoo.com
    Phone    : 478-986-7021
    Blog : airglow.tumblr.com

    Mailing and shipping address:
    Airglow Bicycle Painting
    306 Drinkard Dr.
    Washington, GA 30673

    Office Hours : 9 A.M. to 12 Noon (EST) Monday-Friday

    Work Hours:Daily. Shop visits are by Appointment Only.



  • What are my color choices?
    We can mix and match any color. We'll make our best effort to match colors from photos, paint chips or charts, Pantone swatches or any other source. It is best to try and match to a glossy sample.
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  • What kind of paint do you use?
    We primarily use the PPG Omni system. Omni is an industrial grade polyurethane paint, originally created for heavy machinery and utility vehicles. The paint is durable and perfectly suited for use on bicycles. When brighter or more unique colors are required, we use the Deltron line from PPG, or some House of Kolor paints. We are currently using Dupont's Nason High-image clearcoat, for it's excellent durability and finish.
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  • Can you paint my bike like this...?
    We can paint anything you'd care to dream up, and we're always willing to try new ideas. We've done flag prints, hunter and urban camo, zebra stripes, various other animal patterns...and the list goes on. And yes, we can paint your bike Matte black, if that's what you like.
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  • What about decals?
    We can apply or create virtually any decal. See the the All About Decals page for an in-depth look.
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  • Can you paint titanium?
    Titanium can be painted just like any other metal frame material.
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  • What about carbon?
    Carbon is also paintable, but with an extra charge and time allowance. We have to prep carbon by hand--the material can't be beadblasted. There are limitations when restoring an original carbon finish to a frame that was previously painted--depending on how the original finish was applied.
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  • Can you describe the painting process?
    Yes.
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  • Do you repair frames?
    We use a few different frame builders for this, please inquire.
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  • Will paint stripping harm my frame?
    Absolutely not. Our preferred method of paint removal is bead blasting (some companies call this shot peening). This method of surface texturing is widely used throughout the bike industry as a finish on parts such as handlebars and seatposts.
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  • Do the components need to be removed before painting?
    Yes. We need to receive the frame from you with all the parts removed, including the fork and headset, bottom bracket, and drop-out adjustment screws.
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  • Where is your shop located?
    We are located in the small, historic town of Washington, Georgia. Needless to say, most of our clients ship their frames to us. If you are in the area and prefer to drop off your frame, call beforehand and we'll give you directions to the shop.
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  • How do I ship my frame to you?
    See the How to Ship a Bike Frame page for a step by step procedure. Ready to get your bike painted? See our page detailing the first steps.
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  • What's the turnaround time?
    Turnaround varies greatly, depending on the complexity of the job and our current backlog, but we will make our best assessment after we've discussed your project. We make every effort to accommodate our clients' schedules, but our experience shows that rushing a paint job is never a good idea. As a result, we cannot accommodate deadlines or requests to speed up the process once we've started on your frame. It's for the best!
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  • How much is this going to cost?
    See our pricing page for a cost breakdown.
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  • What's the payment policy?
    Payment is due in two parts: a retainer fee, due before painting begins, and the final fee, due upon completion of the bike. We will ship your frame after receipt of the full price. Check or money order is our preferred method. See our Get Started page for more information.
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  • I want to send my bike!
    Great. But wait! See the Get Started section for a step-by-step guide to putting an Airglow finish on your frame. All work is done on a first-come, first-served basis, as pre-scheduled. Thanks!


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