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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Was thinking of going the samr route many Street Bob owners have gone and getting my fork lowers/triple trees and handlebars powdercoated black,question is to the folks who have done this...how durable is this finish?Chrome and aluminium is easy to clean,especially all the fly crap in summer and road dirt in winter but how does the powdercoat look like after vigorous cleaning????
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Just don't use coarse towels or cloths, the gloss black will show light scratches if you do, but you can always rub it out. Very durable!
JRK has done alot of powdercoating, he might have a better answer for ya!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Agree with Chad here. I've gotten several things PC'd and the finish is very durable. I usually wash the bike, then wipe down those areas with window cleaner and microfiber to get rid of spots.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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Agree with Chad here. I've gotten several things PC'd and the finish is very durable. I usually wash the bike, then wipe down those areas with window cleaner and microfiber to get rid of spots.
+2. I believe powder is more flexible than paint, so it stands up to rocks and road grime better.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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WAY more flexable and WAY stronger... (if propperly done) i have done alot in powder and perfer the powder over chrome/paint/or any other methods out there...
some day i plan on powder coating some of the stuff on my bike
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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I was just guessing that it needed more care to clean than chrome but you ever tried cleaning off dead insects of the front of your bike after a 300 mile trip ?I am taking the bike into my local custom shop in january to get the powder coat treatment but had this in the back of my mind..might seem a silly question but dont want to end up pc'ing the bits every year..
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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You'll like it man, the stuff is extremely durable!
 
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nope it will take it no problem man... i am a freak about cleaning my bike, one of the reasons i did so much powder
 
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Originally Posted by JRK5892
nope it will take it no problem man... i am a freak about cleaning my bike, one of the reasons i did so much powder
If anyone would know, this is the man! I too have several things coated and I must say that it is awesome stuff. Easy to clean, dureable, ect.
 
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no matter how durable the finish you can surface scratch it more easily than chrome... not to worry though, it is durable and very easy to wet sand and buff out.
 
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