Hello all,
New to the forum and have to say best forum I've found. I keep reading about everyone getting powdercoating to items. What is a good price to pay for powdercoating. I know it probably depends on the size of the part. I was thinking about rear fender struts, pipes, footpeg bars, things like that. Is it worth the money or is it just as easy and cheap to get flat black spray paint and do it myself? Also, when removing the front fender, what is done with the tabs on the lower forks that hold the fender on? Are they ground off flush to the fork or are new lowers put on? Thanks in advance to any replies.

 

Whats happin'in man..................... . . . ....Powder coating will depend on what area you live in....but for the most part its cheap.........it looks better and will last longer than spray painting....However if youre not doing that much, or some simple pieces..spray paint may be the way to go.....there are several here, Including myself that have done it with good results..............As far as the fender tabs...I think the majority are leaving them on......remember if you have a black denim bike. the paint fades so if you remove the front fender and decide later, that you want to put it back on.......it wont be a perfect match.....and yes it does fade...........But the tabs you can do whatever ....cut them off, grind smooth and powdercoat.....leave them on.....or change legs...............I think I would cut'em and coat'em.................................. . . .........hope this helps.........and welcome to the forum.......................LOLIFE................ ...............

 

welcome to the club MsBobber

 

I have alot of powdercoating done on my bike and more to come... i am tearing it all down to finish up some odds and ends... powdercoating is cheap... find someone that does a good job though... there is a guy on here (powdercoater) that has a great rep and an amazing knowledge base... I do my own powdercoating and still go to him for advice! if you are in IL area i can help you out... or you can ship and i will ship back... odds and ends are not bad for prices... (when i say i do my own powder coating... "I" do not do it... i have a guy that works for my shop that does it... so i get prices though him... for forum members i DO NOT add on any for me "my shop"... my cost is the same cost i will get it to forum members for... after all it is nice to have a hook up)

 

I dropped off19 items last week to be coated satin black, final estimate was $100. Should have the parts back in 7 days.

Parts included:

4 foot peg bodies
4 foot peg mounts
2 risers
2 riser caps
1 shift peg body
1 brake pedal body
1 shift lever
1 shift lever assembly
1 brake lever
1 brake lever assembly
1 headlight ring

I use Trail Performance in Omaha, Nebraska. Josh, the owner, is a solid cat and one of the finest coaters I've ever used, and i've been through quite a few. Like Lo said, it all depends on your locale and current demand for thier services.

 

I'm also interested in getting a few parts powdercoated on my Fat Bob. Can chrome parts be powdercoated? Is there any prep that is needed before sending the parts out?

 

First off.........welcome MsBobberto the nut house.........you don't have to be crazy to post here, but it helps if you are.

A few things about powder coating:
I. It is relatively in-expensive as compared to other coatings.
2. It is very long lasting and durable as compared to normal paint.
3. It is "the latest fad" and everybody is doing it.
4. It is the perfect thing for the exposure that scoots are exposed to daily.

Ifyou are only doing a few small minor items - spray with flat-black - otherwise, go with the powder-coat.

C66

 

Thanks guys for you info, as far as the nut house goes, I have been known to be a little nutty myself. I didn't think that it would be too expensive.I live in Jackson, Ms, which is good for motorcycles because we have pretty much year round riding weather, as long as you have a coat and some chaps, the chaps I'm working on. Does the powder coating stand up to the heat on the exhaust. I know it is baked on in an oven, but I'm not sure how it handles the heat after the process. Also, going off subject,how bad is it to take the muffler part of a stock exhaust off and run my bob? I took my off at work today and rode home. I like the sound ok, but the vibration is unreal in the footpegs. I've had the stock exhaust on since I bought it last year in April and I just wanted to hear what a real bike sounded like again. I have so many questions but I'll try to spread them out a little. Thanks again guys.

 

I know we have a powdercoater on this board, but I was totally dissapointed with the powdercoated lift kit I put in my truck a few years ago! It was peeling off after one winter!
Think I'll just go with paint .
By the way.... this was a top of the line lift kit. The name escapes me right now ( few Crown Royals ), but if anyone wants to know , I can find it. Their decals last longer than their powdercoating!
Cheers... Ben.

 

luckyB - Yes, you can get chrome parts powder coated. They must be thoroughly media blasted first to etch the surface since chrome is very hard and slick. That way the powder coat can get a really good bond. There is also an extensive cleaning and pretreatment process the powder coater will put the parts through before applying the powder.

96 Wide Glide - Don't be quick to judge all powder coating from one bad experience. It sounds to me like the factory failed to properly clean or pretreat the parts before applying the powder. In any "finishing" work, whether it be metal, wood, etc. the prep work is the most critical. If ya cut any corners there, the end product will be adversly effected in either appearance, durability, longevity... or all of the above.