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I have added about all the black parts I can buy for my Street Bob andI am to the point where I need to start painting, anodizing, and powder coating parts. My son-in-law used to work for Boeing in their paint department and has given me some information on what can and can't be done with chrome, aluminum, and stainless.
Can anyone give me some recommendations on which way to go for theses parts; Rear fender Struts, aluminum battery box band, forward controls, engine guard, detachable sideplates with sissy bar and luggage rack, lower forks and triple trees, and finally exhaust. Which finish would you use on which part for maximum durability. I want to stay with the black denim and black krackle look as much as possible. Thanks for any input.
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Can anyone give me some recommendations on which way to go for theses parts; Rear fender Struts, aluminum battery box band, forward controls, engine guard, detachable sideplates with sissy bar and luggage rack, lower forks and triple trees, and finally exhaust. Which finish would you use on which part for maximum durability. I want to stay with the black denim and black krackle look as much as possible. Thanks for any input.
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I just finished powedercoating my fork sliders, triple trees and rocker box covers on my '07 Street Bob.I did all the work myself. I used a flat black powder seen here:http://store.columbiacoatings.com/cg...ategory%3DSCPW
I was suprised at how well the powder matched the paint, much better than I had hoped. All the above parts were high quality polished aluminum. A quick sandblasting followed by a wash was all that was required for prep.
The triple trees and fork sliders should, in my opinion, be powdercoated as these pieces see a lot of road grit. Fork disassembly was not too difficult if you have a manual, it was well worth it as it made a huge difference in the front end.
I will try to get pics up when I put the front wheel back on!
I was suprised at how well the powder matched the paint, much better than I had hoped. All the above parts were high quality polished aluminum. A quick sandblasting followed by a wash was all that was required for prep.
The triple trees and fork sliders should, in my opinion, be powdercoated as these pieces see a lot of road grit. Fork disassembly was not too difficult if you have a manual, it was well worth it as it made a huge difference in the front end.
I will try to get pics up when I put the front wheel back on!
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RE: serious black
Go with powder coating on all parts listed including your exhaust heat shields. The pipes will have to be ceramic coated or jet-hot. You could always shoot the pipes with bbq black paint, but that wouldn't be as durable as the two I suggested... you DID say you wanted the most durable suggestions.
If you have any questions about powder coating I'd be happy to help.
If you have any questions about powder coating I'd be happy to help.
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