Paint sales and consultation
Quite simply, our paint expertise is the foundation of everything we do.
We maintain a collection of over 100 vintage Triumph tanks. Over the years, we’ve cleaned certain areas of each tank, examined the area under the badges, and compared the color variations to historical photographs to determine the exact original colors.
From there, we’ve created a database of colors for every model and year since 1946. We’ve created the exact recipe for every color, and know exactly how these paints were originally applied in layers.
We know exactly how the stripes and scallops resolve themselves on the underside of each tank: that’s something you can’t determine by looking at photos, or even at bikes in person.
In other words, if you are looking to have your vintage Triumph exactly match the original paint color, look no further. Paint color mixed by Don Hutchinson Cycle is the finest available. We’re happy to sell you the proper paint, and can ship directly to your painter.
Please be aware that due to regulations, we’re unable to ship paint outside of the lower-48 United States. Nor are we able to accept paint for return.
Contact us for an expert consultation, to tour our facility, and to see examples of our work.
Restoration
Some people fix up an old bike, get it running, and call it a restoration. We call that fixing up an old bike and getting it running.
We think of restorations as rebuilding a vintage Triumph from the ground up, restoring each and every part to exactly as new, matching original colors, specs, and condition, and creating a machine that has seemingly traveled through time from England to our showroom.
We don’t like those restored bikes to be too perfect. Instead, we like them to seem factory fresh. And because we’ve been doing this so long, we know exactly how every last nut and bolt is supposed to look – sometimes in direct opposition to what you might see in an old catalog or parts book.
We have a secret stash of old bike cores. If you want a sparkling new ’69 Bonneville, we can build you one. Or if you already have a pile of parts in your basement, and are looking to restore the bike yourself, we are here to help you, guide you and supply you with everything you need.
Repair
While we love to build and restore bikes, we have limited staff. We can only take on so many repair jobs.
We’re happy to work on individual components that need attention. You can bring parts in to us. But if you want to bring your bike in, you should call us before you bring your bike to the shop.
Get in touch. We will do what we can to help.
Heliarc welding
We’ve been providing heli welding services for over 50 years, and are happy to handle your steel or aluminum welding needs.
We also do heli-brazing, and use a thin silicon bronze rod that works really well at lower temperatures.
We’ve become experts at replacing broken fins on your cylinder head or barrels, as well as other typical breaks and cracks. Please call us before you discard your broken parts – we may be able to save them!
Welding service is available at a reasonable rate, and turnaround times are typically short. Please contact us for help.
Cadmium plating
Our cad plating is the real thing – not zinc, not nickel, not bright-and-shiny, but authentic cad plating, as found on original vintage Triumph motorcycles.
We process cad-plated parts by the batch, and we charge $250 for our service, whether you bring us one part or fifty parts for your bike.
Turnaround time is two to three weeks. For that cost, and in that time, we can cover every part on a bike that is supposed to be cad-plated.
Chrome plating
Chrome plating has become prohibitively expensive in recent years, due, in part, to increasingly strict EPA regulations that govern the handling of the hazardous materials which result from the stripping of old chrome.
In some cases, it’s cheaper to purchase new parts. For instance, a quality chrome headlamp shell can be had for $50 to $100, whereas it could cost more to re-chrome your old shell.
That said, our chrome plating achieves better-than-new results, and we’re happy to provide chrome plating service for your OEM or custom parts. We can usually complete the work in two to three weeks. Please contact us so we can provide an estimate.
Aluminum polishing
For a great-looking restoration, there are usually a number of aluminum parts that need to be polished professionally to remove imperfections, such as backing plates, engine covers, taillight housings, hubs, and so forth.
We can provide this expert service. Please contact us to discuss how we can help.
Wheel building
Wheel building requires expertise and experience, especially when it comes to making sure your wheel has the correct offset and is balanced correctly.
We can build or repair your wheels so they function perfectly and look great. Contact us so we can help.
Sandblasting
In our 8x8x8 blasting booth, we use a fine steel grit instead of sand, and our powerful air compressors are top-notch. Our blasting media is the equivalent of 80-grit sandpaper.
We’re able to accommodate just about anything, up to and including parts as large as an auto K-frame.
In addition to your parts, we’re happy to handle your other sandblasting needs, including items such as patio furniture, radiators, and so forth.
This service is available at a reasonable cost per hour. And we know what we’re doing, so we do it pretty quickly.
Contact us
Any questions about our services? Just reach out; we’ll be happy to help you.