Powder coat vs paint
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Powder coat vs paint
I just bought a new front fender for the scoot. Thanks for the idea Chaz. I still need to paint it black. I know a good painter and have no problem paying him 100 or so, but for gloss black, is powder coating and option? Does it look the same, sure is less expensive. Does it appear as smooth on tins? Let me know, thanks.
#4
As a function of my job, I have visited several suppliers for powdercoating, including some that Harley uses for powdercoating on their tins & V-Rod engine cases.
I also toured Capitol Drive with the Wisconsin Chemical Coaters Assn. and was able to get a behind the scenes look at the powder line there for engine components.
So, yes, powdercoating would work well. :-)
I also toured Capitol Drive with the Wisconsin Chemical Coaters Assn. and was able to get a behind the scenes look at the powder line there for engine components.
So, yes, powdercoating would work well. :-)
#5
we pc'ed at the factory I worked at.. like chrome the base has to be smooth. and if done right it should be the same on finish product.....cheap operation will get cheap job....
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agreed... when we did this tank it had a mark in the casting from when it was made... thankfully the cafe seat the guy that we did it for had covered it up... comes out like glass every where else
on the bike he built
black pearl front fender Ducati
on the bike he built
black pearl front fender Ducati
#7
What do you recommend wet sanding with? My tins are getting coated right now and I wanted to wet sand them myself. What approach do you recommend?
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I'm getting my tins done in Copper Dark Satin Metallic FYI. It's a satin powder coat but still has a little metallic. I was looking for what grit to start and finish with.
Thanks.
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