Help with finding rear signal parts
#11
03-05-2015, 08:41 PM
My #1 choice is FigureFinishing.com. They have an impeccable reputation and their standard of quality is always top shelf. Dude gets busy and has a back-log, so patience is required.
#2 is Independent Finishing. Maybe, a little cheaper (or about the same $) and, possibly, faster than FigureFinishing, but quality may suffer. They're middle-of-the-road. Decent turn-around and price, with, usually, acceptable quality. I haven't used them in about 6 years, since I discovered #1.
#3, American Stripping. They batch process. Black parts could take 2 days, or three weeks, depending on your time in the batch cycle. Quality is so-so, but they guarantee their work (as do the previous) and will re-powder the piece if you're not happy. They have a problem masking any holes or threads. Typically, there will be excessive clean-up involved (thread chasing and bore cleaning), after the part has been coated. They're good if you want a go-kart frame coated, or because they can be the cheapest. I haven't used their services for at least 10 years. Hot chick in the front office, but they're not worth my time.
All of these are located in Manassas, within a mile of each other. I'm not familiar with any outfits in FFX, but I bet there's more than one. #1, above, has been known to perform the custom powder coating jobs for Patriot. #1 is very particular about the quality of their service, but you might have to wait.
Home powder coating is possible. Besides the HF kit and a toaster oven, get a sandblasting cabinet, too.
"The Powder Pro", is a sponsor of the forum. I can't remember his member name.
#2 is Independent Finishing. Maybe, a little cheaper (or about the same $) and, possibly, faster than FigureFinishing, but quality may suffer. They're middle-of-the-road. Decent turn-around and price, with, usually, acceptable quality. I haven't used them in about 6 years, since I discovered #1.
#3, American Stripping. They batch process. Black parts could take 2 days, or three weeks, depending on your time in the batch cycle. Quality is so-so, but they guarantee their work (as do the previous) and will re-powder the piece if you're not happy. They have a problem masking any holes or threads. Typically, there will be excessive clean-up involved (thread chasing and bore cleaning), after the part has been coated. They're good if you want a go-kart frame coated, or because they can be the cheapest. I haven't used their services for at least 10 years. Hot chick in the front office, but they're not worth my time.
All of these are located in Manassas, within a mile of each other. I'm not familiar with any outfits in FFX, but I bet there's more than one. #1, above, has been known to perform the custom powder coating jobs for Patriot. #1 is very particular about the quality of their service, but you might have to wait.
Home powder coating is possible. Besides the HF kit and a toaster oven, get a sandblasting cabinet, too.
"The Powder Pro", is a sponsor of the forum. I can't remember his member name.
#13
03-06-2015, 08:07 AM
Elite HDF Member
I know a place in Fredericksburg that can handle the entire process, from dis-assembly, coating and re-assembly. It's the only shop I'll let touch any of my bikes. It's a No Bullshit Zone. I've never heard anything but the truth come out of Brian's mouth. It's worth the drive, or, at least, a phone call.
Olde Towne Cycle in Fredericksburg, VA.
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