Hi There,

Just a quick one. Anyone out there know what coating Harley use on there switch housings and lever clamps. Thinking of having mine powdercoated as they have started to peel and flake due to the weather here in the UK.

Has anyone had theirs powdercoated? How did they come out?

Regards,

Rob.

 

To refurbish mine on my 1981 FXS Lowrider, I used a low-gloss enamel engine paint. I then heated them it up in the oven. They came out looking good and the paint adhered to them pretty well...and I am very picky.

Another option is to just pick up another set off of Ebay. Guys sell them all the time after they replace theirs with chrome switch housings.

 

Are you considering black again ? I think it is as cheap to get them off E-bay.


Jim

 

Any paint will work but the problem with aluminum is that it needs a special primer or thepaint will flake off eventually. These primers are POR self etching, zinc chromate, vinyl wash, or epoxy chromate. Prior to this either glass beading or alumaprep is needed to clean the aluminum. Stop into any bodyshop and they will have the correct proceedure.
Ron

 

Hi Deluxe, I'm in bournemouth n have ab/new set of clamps switch coversanda m/cyl off my 07 bike, yours for a £100 inc levers. PM me if your int.

 

A buddy of mine just took picked his up from being powdercoated. I haven't seen them, but he says that they turned out great.

 

Thanks guys, still can't work what there coated with origanaly though.

Got a spare set of ebay and gonna run them to the powdercoaters, to see what he can do with them. The stock finish whatever it may be doesnt last 6 months over here in the UK.

Guess I shouldn't ride all year!

Cheers,

Rob

 

Post a pic of the powdercoated ones, I am considering going that route and would like to seea picl. thanks