General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

replating or powdercoating or what?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 10:58 AM
  #1  
Marco76's Avatar
Marco76
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Default replating or powdercoating or what?

What is the best way to refinish a chromed part to a gloss black?
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:04 AM
  #2  
74_ironhead's Avatar
74_ironhead
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 0
From: Canton, SD
Default RE: replating or powdercoating or what?

bring it to the powdercoater
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:30 AM
  #3  
SE120RG's Avatar
SE120RG
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,209
Likes: 5
From: Michigan
Default RE: replating or powdercoating or what?

+1 on the powdercoat.&nbsp\\; Cheaper and better that paint
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:39 AM
  #4  
Marco76's Avatar
Marco76
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Default RE: replating or powdercoating or what?

Thanks!
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:36 PM
  #5  
Mr. Lucky's Avatar
Mr. Lucky
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,134
Likes: 5
From: Delaware
Default RE: replating or powdercoating or what?

If the chrome is perfect they can powdercoat right over it. If not, the pc shop is equipped to strip it off first (chemical dip or bead blast).I had my chrome Softail toolbox brackets powdercoated black to match the frame and it looks OEM.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BernieR
Powdercoat & Paint
6
May 5, 2023 11:36 PM
Rubline
Dyna Glide Models
3
Mar 14, 2018 03:08 PM
dustydog2
Sportster Models
3
Feb 17, 2014 06:11 AM
tbone215
Touring Models
23
Feb 13, 2014 04:29 PM
mojo
General Topics/Tech Tips
10
Mar 6, 2008 10:30 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:06 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE