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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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how does someone go about changing something which is chrome plated to a wrinkle black?
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Depends on what your talking about doing; I powder coated some bars and struts that turned out real nice but had bad luck with pipes and head covers. I would check ebay for FXSTB take offs.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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was thinking of handlebars. Did you have to prep the bars, or did the powder coater do all the prep work, far as sanding or whatever? WHo did you use? Thanks for the reply.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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powdercoater did everything for me. Checkwith yourlocal Indy or your parts guys at the dealer, I'm sure they know somebody around your area who's doing powder coating work. Good Luck
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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You sure you wanna do bars in wrinkle black?.

You can always sand,prime, and paint.You'd be surprised how good a rattle can paint job can look if you take your time
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Also, make sure you are totally happy with the bars before putting out the cash for coating.
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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another option for the bars are getting the leather wraps(dont have the link) I have seen them on a bike they black it out and make them look thick. there cheap to
 
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