How -to: Epoxy paint lower legs

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Sep 5, 2011 | 07:28 AM

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masterblaster

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Can you paint right over chromed lowers or does it have to be etched?

Nov 22, 2011 | 03:10 PM

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gnstalodz

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rustoleum appliance epoxy in semi gloss? lol

Nov 22, 2011 | 03:17 PM

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nope only gloss bud... we have semi gloss black powder though

Nov 22, 2011 | 03:24 PM

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nope only gloss bud... we have semi gloss black powder though

I never even thought to ask how much that would cost... but probably too much anyways.

I'm not a fan of gloss. Guess I'll be looking for the right stuff

Nov 22, 2011 | 03:37 PM

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jupiter2

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Just finished this on my bike - I want to stress...light coats!

This stuff is heavy and will sag more than yer standard can spray.
(found out the hard way)

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:41 PM

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we do fork lowers for $40 each bud... cost you $80 for the set... we do a package deal for trees and lowers for $175 shipped

Nov 23, 2011 | 12:26 AM

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MidnitEvil

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I painted my lower legs today. Should have shaved them first.

Nov 23, 2011 | 01:49 AM

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trees and lowers for $175 shipped

vs $6 can of spray. I'll keep up my research.

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Nov 23, 2011 | 09:54 AM

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SuperglideKen

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This is on the top of my "To Do List". What a difference it makes. I notice the clear coat is starrting to chip away anyway.

Nov 23, 2011 | 10:35 AM

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vs $6 can of spray. I'll keep up my research.

2 cans paint - $16
air craft stripper - $10
220 sand paper - $5
denature alch - -$10
lint free cloth - $5
masking tape - $7
other masking materials - Free
total: $53

it is not just the paint you need bud... it is the prep and supplies too that people over look. for $27 more you can have them powder coated and they will last forever... just saying man i am all for do it yourself, hell this is my how to... but if i can save people the head ache from chips and worring about doing it again and offer options i try to do that as well
*also the paint does not come in a flat or satin, and it HATES to be cleared if you where thinking of knocking it down with a satin or flat clear...

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