I started kicking the idea around since I have a part coming in thats anodized. So, I'm thinking about getting other parts that I was going to powder coat get them anodized... What are your thoughts, experience and ultimately pricing..

 

Anodizing will fade, powder won't. I also think that you can only anodize aluminum. I have a combination of both on my bike, don't worry about having some powder and some ano.

 

I like powder and have powder but like paint even when its cleared it gets swirl marks no biggie but looking at long term and something different..

 

+1 on the aluminum.........anodizing process reacts with the surface (mirco level) to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer of aluminum parts. You can add dyes to it to get different colors but the control isn't even close to that of paint. If you are going to paint aluminum then you should anodize the part first.........ie ever seen a real original Ford Cobra, paint peeled off cause they didn't anodize it first. I think powder coating is the best bet for a motorcycle........now if you are building a jet, that's a different story.

 

Im not looking at getting parts to look like they are painted I understand the process and i know that a dyed red anodized part wont look like a PC part.. I guess my question to you if its good enough for a jet why wouldnt it be good for a motorcycle?
More people PC parts because its cheaper and not mainsteam? Sports bike have been doing them for a while, why not us?

I do appreciate your response.. Thanks dude

 

Most airlines (except American) paint their airplanes because anodizing large pieces like that would be expensive. I was talking about structure inside the aircraft away from the elements. I know sport bikes anodize parts but again they are making them out of aluminum cause they want them to be light weight..........anything on a Harley that is aluminum is chrome HA! Ha! I get what your saying I just like chrome so I don't think about color except on the tins.

 

Ok got ya, I love chrome just want to change things out..... Well, if the pricing is fair Im gonna give it a whirl..My new front end will be anodized and i was think about by struts and console not sure if console is aluminum..
Any ideas on what it would cost.. I looked it up but pricing is vague and there are various stages of anodizing.. So, I will spend some time researching and asking questions.. Thanks dude

 

Powder will hold up 10 times better. I used to run anodized parts on a dirt bike i had. it faded badly over a short time.

 

That is my main concern. I wonder if the process has improved. I want something that will hold up for years. Powder like i said earlier, i hate the swirl marks.

 

FWIW, the rear sprocket on my bike is anodized black, and has not faded any in the couple years its been on there.


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