Blacked out forks
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Blacked out forks
I am looking for the best way to black out the forks (lower legs & upper/lower trees) on my Street Bob.
Do most of you remove the stock components & just have them Powdered? I would think this is the cheapest way to go.
Any suggestions & tipsfrom those who have done this are appreciated.
Do most of you remove the stock components & just have them Powdered? I would think this is the cheapest way to go.
Any suggestions & tipsfrom those who have done this are appreciated.
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RE: Blacked out forks
The cheapest way to go is sand the forks on the bike, mask everything off and shoot with some spray paint. Cheapest: yes, longest lasting and most professional: no.
I know several members have gone the spray paint route with great results. Epoxy appliance paint is more durable than your standard Krylon, but it is harder to work with. The beauty of spray paint is you can do it in a day or so.
I took advantage of Ohio's long winter and powdercoated my fork lowers, triple clamps and rocker box covers. I have a hobby size powder gun and an electric oven in my garage so I am able to powdercoat myself. The forks were the size limit for my oven. I wish I had a picture, but the black really ties everything together and is well worth it!
I know several members have gone the spray paint route with great results. Epoxy appliance paint is more durable than your standard Krylon, but it is harder to work with. The beauty of spray paint is you can do it in a day or so.
I took advantage of Ohio's long winter and powdercoated my fork lowers, triple clamps and rocker box covers. I have a hobby size powder gun and an electric oven in my garage so I am able to powdercoat myself. The forks were the size limit for my oven. I wish I had a picture, but the black really ties everything together and is well worth it!
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RE: Blacked out forks
Just as Chipstah said, Yes. Most people I know that have done this have taken them apart and had them powdercoated, myself included. It is not real hard but he results are great.
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Before dropping your parts off at the nearest powder coat shop I strongly recommend talking to your local HD dealer and as many indy shops as you can to see who they recommend. There are some shops out there that shouldn't be in business! Also, keep in mind that in any kind of "finishing" profession you generally get what you pay for. The cheapest guy in town is usually the cheapest for a reason and visa-versa.
Good luck with your project!
Good luck with your project!
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