Can you powder coat heat shields on exhausts?
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10-18-2012, 02:19 PM
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10-18-2012, 03:39 PM
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10-18-2012, 03:53 PM
100%! we do them all the time! shoot me a PM and we can talk about your pipes to get an idea of what you want to do... as long as your bike is tuned in properly you will have no problem at all!
here are some pics of bikes we have done with your pipes in gloss black (one is my old set up)
flat and wrapped
some others in gloss
another shot of my old set up
here are some pics of bikes we have done with your pipes in gloss black (one is my old set up)
flat and wrapped
some others in gloss
another shot of my old set up
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10-18-2012, 06:15 PM
Gloss black powder: yes
Temp resistant for exhaust: maybe
Most coaters offer the gloss black powder coat. However, many are hesitant to do any exhaust parts. Too many determinates from your build can affect the exhaust temps. There is always an if then statement associated with the likelyhood of it lasting on the parts.
Powder coat on exhaust looks good at first, but there is no guarantee how long it will last. Many say it stays on for years. Many others (including myself) see it peel or discolor very quickly. My Thunderheader looked perfect for the first 16 miles. Not so good later. It is has a Thundermax on it also. I'd say you would be safe with a good tuner, dyno tune, and maybe headwork on V&H powdercoated shields. Short of that ceramic coating is the safest investment for your money.
Just my opinion based on my recent experience.
Temp resistant for exhaust: maybe
Most coaters offer the gloss black powder coat. However, many are hesitant to do any exhaust parts. Too many determinates from your build can affect the exhaust temps. There is always an if then statement associated with the likelyhood of it lasting on the parts.
Powder coat on exhaust looks good at first, but there is no guarantee how long it will last. Many say it stays on for years. Many others (including myself) see it peel or discolor very quickly. My Thunderheader looked perfect for the first 16 miles. Not so good later. It is has a Thundermax on it also. I'd say you would be safe with a good tuner, dyno tune, and maybe headwork on V&H powdercoated shields. Short of that ceramic coating is the safest investment for your money.
Just my opinion based on my recent experience.
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10-18-2012, 06:47 PM
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I had mine ceramic coated and they flaked. I have a blasting station and blasted it all off and used Moly Resin, that I use to coat firearms. It has been on there for some time now and looks GREAT. MUCH cheaper than powercoating, but I do not know how long powedercoating will last vs Moly Resin.
Look, I have had my M16's barrel glowing red and I have split the gas tube on it while running over 1200 rounds in full auto through it. The coating stayed on the barrel, where other critical parts of the M16 failed. It also took over an hour to cool!
Look, I have had my M16's barrel glowing red and I have split the gas tube on it while running over 1200 rounds in full auto through it. The coating stayed on the barrel, where other critical parts of the M16 failed. It also took over an hour to cool!
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I have had the heat shields on my Sportster powder coated for a couple of years. Holding up fine.
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