VéloColour

We’re Hiring!

VéloColour — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:21:57 +0000

Velocolour Bicycle Painting is one of the top custom finishing shops in the industry. We are currently looking for a highly skilled individual to join our team. Every job is important to us and we are interested in someone who understands how important top quality work is. Custom paint work can range from more straight forward one colour paint jobs to multi-colour custom designed paint schemes for top of the line hand built and production bikes.

Summary of job functions:

-Striping of original finishes by means of hand sanding or chemical stripping based on material.
- Proper preparation of surfaces for refinishing
- Media blasting of frames and parts
-Controlled application of base primer coats and paint
-Detailed sanding and filling of primed surfaces
-More sanding, there is always a lot of sanding to do.
-Precision masking of chromed, stainless steel and polished surfaces
-General shop maintenance; fixing tools, cleaning, removing debris from cleaning and stripping tanks, garbage removal, etc
-Packing finished jobs for shipping
-Logging hours worked on each specific job

Candidate must have the following skills:

-The ability to follow specific directions
-Very high attention to detail
-Patience regarding difficult and/or laborious tasks
-Clean and tidy work habits
-Very steady hands and good eyesight
-Able to pick-up new skills and ideas very quickly
-The ability to take constructive criticism
-Work in a timely and efficient fashion

Additional desired skills:

-Experience with automotive paint and related equipment
-Good understanding of colour
-A background in object making or working with hands
-A comprehensive understanding of bicycles and related tools
-Post-secondary education in a skilled trade.
-Silver and/or brass brazing
-Perfect level, if you have it you know what it is

The things you won’t be doing:

-Designing paint schemes
-Using a paint brush
-Doing any of the finishing details (initially)
-Geeking out over the amazing custom built bike the just came in (you can do this on your lunch time though) .

Other Details:

The open position is permanent, full time, year round, 8hrs a day. Starting wage is $18 or dependant on experience.

We are looking for someone who can commit for a minimum of two years. It takes minimum 6 months to train and get someone up to speed hence the 2 year commitment. As any one who runs a small business knows hiring and training is very expensive, not because of what we pay you but because when we are training you we aren’t getting the work done that needs to be done to pay the bills, hence the 2 years commitment.

Long term we need an employee who, once trained, can take a frame and complete the prep and full paint from start to finish. This might take a number of years to be able to do well but once you can do it, it is very rewarding, we promise.

If this, very exciting opportunity, sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please email us your resume and/or questions and we will be in touch regarding an interview. Info(at)velocolour.com in subject please put ‘job consideration’

Closed Nov 4th-7th -Heading To Philly

VéloColour — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:19:58 +0000

We are going to be closed the weekend, November 4th to the 7th.

We are heading to Philadelphia for the Philly Bike expo. If you happen to be in the area feel free to stop by and say hi, we are booth 1009

For more information go here

No Longer Just Paint – VeloColour Products

VéloColour — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:00:24 +0000

In 2008 VéloColour opened it’s doors with the mission to produce the best quality paint and design available. Since that time VéloColour has gained a world wide reputation for its highly detailed custom paintwork and flawless bicycle restorations.

In 2015, with those same concerns for detail, design and quality, VéloColour launched its soft goods and accessories division.
Uniting modern design with timeless style our products are constructed in Toronto using the best North American produced materials available.
From paint to products VéloColour designs for you, the cyclist.

Guaranteed performance, made to last a lifetime.

Looking to buy online, either click here or follow the ‘Online Store’ link in the menu at the top of the page.

A full list of dealers can be found here, or maybe you’re a dealer your self? If so please get in touch, the majority of our products are available for wholesale.

Feel free to email us at info(at)velocolour.com if you have any questions or stop by our shop to see everything in person, 191 Weston Rd, Toronto.

Custom Headbadge Gallery

VéloColour — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:03:24 +0000

Our VeloColour custom headbadge gallery is up and ready for lookin’ at. You can find it here. We make each custom head badge from scratch, according to the wishes of each proud bicycle owner (or gift giver). Like the best tattoo artist, we’ll talk with you about what you want, working either from a sketch you provide, a photograph, a logo or just an idea. All custom badges are handmade either from stainless steel, brass, copper or nickle silver. Looking for more than one? We also do runs of laser cut badges minimums start at 20 pieces and usually range between $15-$25 depending on the amount of detail and design work we do.

We’ll supply two sketches on any custom design. Working time is minimum two weeks. Prices vary and start in the neighbourhood of $190-$250. Contact us at a quote!

Ways of Keeping Warm -PreOrder – Long Sleeve Jeresy and Jackets

VéloColour — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:47:05 +0000

*PRE ORDER ENDS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST*

The end of summer is just around the corner. While it means were in cyclocross season it also means colder days are creeping closer.Thanks to our friends at Roseander-Main Design we’ve got some new winter goodies on the way to keep you warm when weather happens.

Our new Long Sleeve Jerseys are an extended version of the popular short sleeve jerseys we’ve been pedaling in all summer. This is your daily rider for cooler days rolling through the falling leaves on the road and trails.

Regular Price $145CAD/$113USD -Preorder price $110CAD/$85 USDThese will be dropping as the cold weather rolls in and will be ready to ship the third week of October,For all the info and purchasing head over to our web store

Our new Thermal Jacket is a minimalist mash-up of our popular short sleeve jerseys, clean and classy with just a touch of polka dot pattern.
This is your go to for staying warm at the cross races and long days on the bike no matter what type of winter riding you do.

Pre Order Price $162.50CAD/$128USD

Regular Price $195CAD/$152USD

These will be ready to ship the third week of October, which will give you plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the summer and fall warmth.

The Story Behind The Popecycle

VéloColour — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 20:50:07 +0000

It’s true, we painted a bike, did a custom head badge and chain guard for Pope Francis. It was a real honour to get the call from Advance Sports International in Philadelphia. Essentially they were teaming up with the Philadelphia Cycling Coalition and the City of Philadelphia to give The Pope a bike and it had to be special. He was coming to Philly at the end of September 2015 for the World of Families Conference and, were they not only giving The Pope a bike, but they were presenting the city of Philadelphia with 100 bikes for organizations and for people in need of wheels.
Amanda Dirkensen from ASI did all the design work for the scheme but then the big challenge came when we had to sort all the different levels of stencils and masks. And then for the head badge they wanted it based on The Popes official coat of arms and provided a drawing of an angle wind for the chain guard inspiration. Essentially 7 colours and a million masks later we think it turn out pretty good. Now all we need is a picture of the Pope riding the bike around the halls of the Vatican.
For final pictures of the bike head over to our gallery.

The Bikes hanging, waiting for the final sand

Unmasking of the Fender Writing and Pin Striping

There was a small dove on the top tube, here is a few details of the unmasking process

Wondering what the press had to say about the whole ordeal, here are a few articles that were quite kind to us, to say the least.

Bicycling Magazine

Bicycle Retailer

Canadian Cycling