I'm jumping in to some engine mods...
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I'm jumping in to some engine mods...
*This I'd also listen on the Powdercoat section as well*
Long story short, I have decided that I'm going to get a majority of the polished aluminum engine componentson my bike powdercoated. My bike is a 2015 Softail Slim with a primarily stock 103 engine. I intend on getting the following components powder coated gloss or flat black: Primary and clutch plate, top and side transmission covers, timing cover, brake lever rockerbox covers (tops), and MAYBE my new handlebars. My plan is to source all the parts that I intend to powder coat from Ebay, since they are inexpensive and I won't need to sacrifice parts that I already have. Today marks the beginning of this adventure, since I just purchased a top transmission cover! LOL this should be interesting. I'm hoping that a few of you might be able to give me some sage advice through this process.
Personally, I have never cracked open any of the engine component on this bike, beyond oil changes...clutch adjustments...and other general routine maintenance. Most of the modifications that I have done to my bike thus far have been in the electrical department. So I'm a little nervous, but fully committed! I do own a service manual, so that is on hand through this whole process.
I intend on heading to a powdercoater as soon as I have gathered all the spare parts that will get changed out. After that, I intend on swapping out the parts, obviously with new gaskets.
Now, being that I have never had anything powdercoated and haven't gone this invasive with my tinkering, what advice might you have for me through this process? Anything from selecting a powdercoater to disassembly/ assembly...whole nine! Thanks All!
Long story short, I have decided that I'm going to get a majority of the polished aluminum engine componentson my bike powdercoated. My bike is a 2015 Softail Slim with a primarily stock 103 engine. I intend on getting the following components powder coated gloss or flat black: Primary and clutch plate, top and side transmission covers, timing cover, brake lever rockerbox covers (tops), and MAYBE my new handlebars. My plan is to source all the parts that I intend to powder coat from Ebay, since they are inexpensive and I won't need to sacrifice parts that I already have. Today marks the beginning of this adventure, since I just purchased a top transmission cover! LOL this should be interesting. I'm hoping that a few of you might be able to give me some sage advice through this process.
Personally, I have never cracked open any of the engine component on this bike, beyond oil changes...clutch adjustments...and other general routine maintenance. Most of the modifications that I have done to my bike thus far have been in the electrical department. So I'm a little nervous, but fully committed! I do own a service manual, so that is on hand through this whole process.
I intend on heading to a powdercoater as soon as I have gathered all the spare parts that will get changed out. After that, I intend on swapping out the parts, obviously with new gaskets.
Now, being that I have never had anything powdercoated and haven't gone this invasive with my tinkering, what advice might you have for me through this process? Anything from selecting a powdercoater to disassembly/ assembly...whole nine! Thanks All!
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if he is good, then he will know what to do.
all the parts MUST be squeaky clean, cast aluminum is tricky sometimes from out gassing from the pores when heated to cure temps.
chrome pieces need to be media blasted, not to the point of chrome removal, just to give some grip to the metal. it is not the peeling here as the epoxy is pretty strong, it is the chipping that raises its ugly head.
if you plan on clears, they do not hold up well around solvents and oil when exposed to engine heat and will yellow over time.
a good coat scheme will be a nice addition to the eye candy jar
do not forget to post your work
all the parts MUST be squeaky clean, cast aluminum is tricky sometimes from out gassing from the pores when heated to cure temps.
chrome pieces need to be media blasted, not to the point of chrome removal, just to give some grip to the metal. it is not the peeling here as the epoxy is pretty strong, it is the chipping that raises its ugly head.
if you plan on clears, they do not hold up well around solvents and oil when exposed to engine heat and will yellow over time.
a good coat scheme will be a nice addition to the eye candy jar
do not forget to post your work
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From: Lake Bluff, Illinois
if he is good, then he will know what to do.
all the parts MUST be squeaky clean, cast aluminum is tricky sometimes from out gassing from the pores when heated to cure temps.
chrome pieces need to be media blasted, not to the point of chrome removal, just to give some grip to the metal. it is not the peeling here as the epoxy is pretty strong, it is the chipping that raises its ugly head.
if you plan on clears, they do not hold up well around solvents and oil when exposed to engine heat and will yellow over time.
a good coat scheme will be a nice addition to the eye candy jar
do not forget to post your work
all the parts MUST be squeaky clean, cast aluminum is tricky sometimes from out gassing from the pores when heated to cure temps.
chrome pieces need to be media blasted, not to the point of chrome removal, just to give some grip to the metal. it is not the peeling here as the epoxy is pretty strong, it is the chipping that raises its ugly head.
if you plan on clears, they do not hold up well around solvents and oil when exposed to engine heat and will yellow over time.
a good coat scheme will be a nice addition to the eye candy jar
do not forget to post your work
I wish I knew a place locally with an awesome reputation for coating motorcycle parts. My worry is getting a sub-pair job done and being left with it.
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my engine case from the factory are textured black and i hate it, hard to clean and keep clean.
why not do the work yourself?
even a hf gun will work as laying the powder isn't rocket science. i get powder from rosey's powder
https://roseyspowdercoating.com/
there are many formulations so choose wisely. the biggest issue is the oven. i have done some out the box things sometimes like using a bbq pit or even a heat gun open air. they all came out well, you have to get an eye for the powder flow out, powder is so forgiving, you can even do sections.
if you want a chameleon or color changing look, add some prismatic additive.
a little work in red
http://www.pedalmastersteelguitar.co...R_S10_0228.jpg
why not do the work yourself?
even a hf gun will work as laying the powder isn't rocket science. i get powder from rosey's powder
https://roseyspowdercoating.com/
there are many formulations so choose wisely. the biggest issue is the oven. i have done some out the box things sometimes like using a bbq pit or even a heat gun open air. they all came out well, you have to get an eye for the powder flow out, powder is so forgiving, you can even do sections.
if you want a chameleon or color changing look, add some prismatic additive.
a little work in red
http://www.pedalmastersteelguitar.co...R_S10_0228.jpg
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