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Sep 22, 2008 | 03:33 PM

sdbiker

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paint lower fork sliders

Just checking if anyone has tried to paint their lower fork slider. I would prefer not to remove them. I just don't know what will have to be done to get the paint to stick or how hard of a clear did they use on the to break it enough to get the paint to stick. any help would be great.

Sep 22, 2008 | 05:37 PM

sonar_chris

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I wouldn't paint the front legs, they get too much abuse from rocks and bugs, the paint will chip and crack very easily. Powder coating would do much better.

Sep 22, 2008 | 05:49 PM

thundergod

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From: bradenton fla.

look in the DIY at the top of the forum. i believe i remember seeing someone do it in their with a breakdown of how.

Sep 22, 2008 | 09:01 PM

willyp

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PM story808 over on the night train picture thread, he did his without removing the lowers and hes happy with the job. hes a cool guy and can give you step by step instructions. hell.............if they get jacked up you can always powder coat them later.

Sep 24, 2008 | 03:09 PM

vulcanater

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I painted mine and haven't had any problems at all. I also painted my front spoked rim on my Night Train and have had no problems at all. I sanded them lightly first to rough them up a bit. Then sprayed them with some self etching primer from a rattle can. Let that dry then shot them with some gloss black from a rattle can. Then some clear coat. It looks awesome and I'm always getting comps on it. Best part is it cost only a few bucks and a little time. It's held up great. I think I'm gonna paint my tripple trees soon too.

Later,
Robert