Proven Proprietary Paint

A custom bike should reflect how you ride—but also how you see it.

The frame defines performance. Paint defines presence. It’s where the build shifts from functional to personal.

The Argonaut Approach

We keep the entire paint process in-house for one reason: control.

From prep to final finish, every step is handled by the same team that builds the frame. Nothing gets handed off. Nothing gets approximated.

Matt, our head painter, brings experience from automotive and instrument finishing into the process. The goal isn’t decoration. It’s execution—clean lines, consistent surfaces, and finishes that hold up over time.

From Frame to Finish

The process is deliberate:

• Surface prep: smoothing without adding unnecessary weight  

• Primer: creating a stable base for durability and adhesion  

• Paint: applied in a controlled environment to avoid inconsistencies  

Each step builds on the last. Nothing is rushed, because small deviations show up later.

Design, Refined

Before paint begins, the design is resolved.

Working with Matt, you’ll move through iterations until the direction is clear. Our digital configurator helps visualize those decisions—color, transitions, details—before anything is applied to the frame.

From there, it’s execution.

Options range from restrained, minimal finishes to more expressive builds:

• Color matching to personal references  

• Custom graphics or subtle identifiers  

• Finishes that expose or interact with the carbon beneath  

The goal isn’t to add more. It’s to get it right.

Standard or Bespoke

Some riders prefer a defined starting point. Our standard finishes reflect combinations we know work—balanced, proven, and consistent.

Others want something more specific. Bespoke builds open that up, with full control over color, layout, and detail.

Both follow the same process. The difference is how far you want to take it.

Built to Last

Paint isn’t separate from performance.

Clear coats are applied and finished to maintain durability without adding unnecessary weight—typically in the range of 30–50 grams, even for more complex designs.

It’s a finish that holds up under use, not just under light.

Start with the Right Question

If you’re thinking about paint, don’t start with color.

Start with how you want the bike to feel—and what kind of presence makes sense for how you ride it.

From there, the design becomes obvious.

When you’re ready, we’ll build it with you.