Hardware Refinishing
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Cruiser
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From: Brevard NC
Hardware Refinishing
I'm interested in refinishing the motor case hardware on my Deluxe. It is currently zinc plated, but I'd like to have it finished in some sort of a black finish so that it will blend in with the engine motor halves. Currently no one has the fasteners for sale in a black finish.. Has anyone had any experience in this area?..I thought about powder coating, but I think that would be too thick, and might not fit back thru the holes in the engine cases. Has anyone had Parkerizing done, or some other process I'm not aware of?..Any help is appreciated..Blooz
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No experience with this place.
http://www.fastener-express.com/blac...fasteners.aspx
But google anodized bolts.... many places come up.
http://www.fastener-express.com/blac...fasteners.aspx
But google anodized bolts.... many places come up.
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Have you considered black bolt covers? I don't know what year Deluxe you have but the link is for 2008-later Softails. They have other kits for different model year bikes also. Just surf their site.
http://www.hottoppers.com/productdetails.asp?id=296
Then, there's black chrome hardware. I don't know if the kit in the link is for your year/model, but again, it gives you an idea.
http://www.amazon.com/BKRider-Knurle.../dp/B008THQ212
You can also rattle can the hardware yourself. Powdercoaters should know where to avoid painting hardware.
http://www.hottoppers.com/productdetails.asp?id=296
Then, there's black chrome hardware. I don't know if the kit in the link is for your year/model, but again, it gives you an idea.
http://www.amazon.com/BKRider-Knurle.../dp/B008THQ212
You can also rattle can the hardware yourself. Powdercoaters should know where to avoid painting hardware.
Tourer
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From: near Chitcago
As posted above, a lot of fastener sites sell black oxide bolts and washers. Those blend in pretty well. If you want to paint them in-place, Testors flat black model paint in the little jars matches black wrinkle really well, but I don't know how long it holds up. That along with a pack of brushes is pretty cheap from a hobby store.
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As posted above, a lot of fastener sites sell black oxide bolts and washers. Those blend in pretty well. If you want to paint them in-place, Testors flat black model paint in the little jars matches black wrinkle really well, but I don't know how long it holds up. That along with a pack of brushes is pretty cheap from a hobby store.
Last edited by Bloozmann; Apr 22, 2013 at 01:28 PM.
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From: Brevard NC
Have you considered black bolt covers? I don't know what year Deluxe you have but the link is for 2008-later Softails. They have other kits for different model year bikes also. Just surf their site.
http://www.hottoppers.com/productdetails.asp?id=296
Then, there's black chrome hardware. I don't know if the kit in the link is for your year/model, but again, it gives you an idea.
http://www.amazon.com/BKRider-Knurle.../dp/B008THQ212
You can also rattle can the hardware yourself. Powdercoaters should know where to avoid painting hardware.
http://www.hottoppers.com/productdetails.asp?id=296
Then, there's black chrome hardware. I don't know if the kit in the link is for your year/model, but again, it gives you an idea.
http://www.amazon.com/BKRider-Knurle.../dp/B008THQ212
You can also rattle can the hardware yourself. Powdercoaters should know where to avoid painting hardware.
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From: Brevard NC
No experience with this place.
http://www.fastener-express.com/blac...fasteners.aspx
But google anodized bolts.... many places come up.
http://www.fastener-express.com/blac...fasteners.aspx
But google anodized bolts.... many places come up.
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You might want to check with this company. I used their yellow cad kit on a custom car.
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/index.html
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/index.html
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EUREKA! Custom Chrome sells black chrome kits for 07-12 softails~!~! Took me all day to find it!!
http://customchromecatalog.com/2013/full.asp?page=1013
http://customchromecatalog.com/2013/full.asp?page=1013