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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Interested in Black Pushrod tubes.

Anyone tried powder coating or just painting the tubes? What were the results? Thanks!
 
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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I never seen it before but, if you decide to do it, post some pics of it. I'm always looking for good ideas
 
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Diamond Like Coating.
 
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I had mine powder coated in wrinkle black. Just be very careful reinstalling them or you may scratch the tops putting the clips in. did that to one of mine but could spin it so you cant see it.
 
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Originally Posted by h-d wrencher
I had mine powder coated in wrinkle black. Just be very careful reinstalling them or you may scratch the tops putting the clips in. did that to one of mine but could spin it so you cant see it.
I was wondering about re-installing. Did you leave the ends (where the o-rings ride) uncoated or do the whole thing?

Good tip on spinning in case.
 
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a good powder coat job would be very durable,,,i have only 8 more post to go...
 
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Powder em, They look great when done...... I think i have a pic of mine in my photos
 

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coat em bud! i have a set coated in gloss black ill sell you from my 88 before i did the bore... here is how i did mine, coated the base and the tubes left the snap clip chrome

i recomend to customers all the time when we are coating their motor parts that they do not forget the tubes



 
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coat em bud! i have a set coated in gloss black ill sell you from my 88 before i did the bore... here is how i did mine, coated the base and the tubes left the snap clip chrome

i recomend to customers all the time when we are coating their motor parts that they do not forget the tubes
Joe thanks for the idea on leaving the clip chrome! I am doing my rocker box covers and leaving the rocker support silver as a way to break up the look a bit. I think this will work well.

I'll have an almost fat train soon.
 



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