So, I am going to be receiving a 2006 Softail Standard as a Christmas gift from my father. He just bought a 2008 Ultra Classic Electra Glide with the anniversary paint. So he is giving me his "old" Softail. I have a few modifications I would like to do. I have two different approaches/themesI am looking at and one of them would be to black out the engine, tranny and all the running gear, basically a Night Train look. How could I accomplish that with the bike I have. Can the engine be powder coated or would the heat of that process do any damage to it? I want the best and longest lasting finish I can get, so I am not too worried about cost. I am a very mechanical person, I have torn down cars for over 15 years, so I am not afraid of getting dirty. So, how would I go about accomplishing this goal?

Thanks,
Gary

 

There are companies that will do the engines...

http://www.sumax.com/PowderIntro.htm

 

Anything you want powder coated will have to be taken apart completely. The parts will end up reaching around 400 degrees in the oven to cure the powder. Any plastic seals, and even some rubbers will be damaged if not removed, not to mention grease and oils trapped in assemblies that can cause damage to the finish.

If you want to do your engine and tranny they will have to be torn down and taken to a powder coater that specializes in that type of work. If you take your engine parts to an industrial powder coater you may end up with powder in places it shouldn't be! As a mechanic yourself I'm sure you understand what I'm saying. I recommend talking to your local dealership and some indy shops in your area to see who they use.

I would be happy to answer any further questions you have on the process.