Black Rocker Covers???
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From: fegfsg
RE: Black Rocker Covers???
ORIGINAL: FandA M
Powder is over rated and I agree 100%...you could have real nice looking covers for the price of a can of high heatpaint. Maybe 5-6 bucks.If you take your time they can look as good or better than powder for alot less $.It's easy to do,it lasts, and you can do 'em right in your garage.I did mine two years ago and they still look great.I don't have a better pic but you can kinda see 'em
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ORIGINAL: quig
You could paint them for next to nothing.
You could paint them for next to nothing.
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there is "High Heat" paints, and "engine block" or similar paints. I say buy the automotive type, but they all do the same job. I just thought the automotive would hold up better to oil and grime and gas, things a painted engine might have spilled on it at some point.
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Road Captain
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From: Conroe, Tx
RE: Black Rocker Covers???
Paint huh? Never thought about it, but it makes since and I have some Dupli-Color High heat Gloss Black paint. I think i'll try it and i'll post some pics when i'm done. Another question....what do i need to use to rough up the surface on the rocker covers? Thanks
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From: Daytona Beach
RE: Black Rocker Covers???
ORIGINAL: 07HDnightster
Paint huh? Never thought about it, but it makes since and I have some Dupli-Color High heat Gloss Black paint. I think i'll try it and i'll post some pics when i'm done. Another question....what do i need to use to rough up the surface on the rocker covers? Thanks
Paint huh? Never thought about it, but it makes since and I have some Dupli-Color High heat Gloss Black paint. I think i'll try it and i'll post some pics when i'm done. Another question....what do i need to use to rough up the surface on the rocker covers? Thanks
The last set of covers I did about a month ago I used what I had as far as sand paper.I used 220 and then 600 grit.They were in pretty bad shape and I had to fill and sand out some gouges but they stillcame out looking brand new.I did the top and bottom gloss black and the centers I polished.Same as on my bike.If your covers are in good shape and smooth a light sanding throughout with some fine grit paper should do the trick.Make sure yousand all surfaces to be paintedand make sure they are degreased and cleanbefore you paint.
It's as easy as that!
The best part about painting them is if you don't like it or make a mistake some laquer thinner and sand paper will clean them right up and they can be repolished or repainted.
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From: Conroe, Tx
RE: Black Rocker Covers???
ORIGINAL: FandA M
Yeah man......definately nothing new.Dupli-Color is some good stuff.I found a great high heat paint at Ace Hardware.It's ther own brand,it's gloss black,and it's good up to 1000 deg..It's great stuff.....the best I've found yet and I've painted a bunch of heads,cyls,rocker boxes etc.Much better than standard engine paint or wrinkle black but these will work too.You can't use a primer with the high heat paint(It's not rercommended on the can either).I have yet to see a primer that is made for heat and this stuff will bake on nicely anyway
The last set of covers I did about a month ago I used what I had as far as sand paper.I used 220 and then 600 grit.They were in pretty bad shape and I had to fill and sand out some gouges but they stillcame out looking brand new.I did the top and bottom gloss black and the centers I polished.Same as on my bike.If your covers are in good shape and smooth a light sanding throughout with some fine grit paper should do the trick.Make sure yousand all surfaces to be paintedand make sure they are degreased and cleanbefore you paint.
It's as easy as that!
The best part about painting them is if you don't like it or make a mistake some laquer thinner and sand paper will clean them right up and they can be repolished or repainted.
ORIGINAL: 07HDnightster
Paint huh? Never thought about it, but it makes since and I have some Dupli-Color High heat Gloss Black paint. I think i'll try it and i'll post some pics when i'm done. Another question....what do i need to use to rough up the surface on the rocker covers? Thanks
Paint huh? Never thought about it, but it makes since and I have some Dupli-Color High heat Gloss Black paint. I think i'll try it and i'll post some pics when i'm done. Another question....what do i need to use to rough up the surface on the rocker covers? Thanks
The last set of covers I did about a month ago I used what I had as far as sand paper.I used 220 and then 600 grit.They were in pretty bad shape and I had to fill and sand out some gouges but they stillcame out looking brand new.I did the top and bottom gloss black and the centers I polished.Same as on my bike.If your covers are in good shape and smooth a light sanding throughout with some fine grit paper should do the trick.Make sure yousand all surfaces to be paintedand make sure they are degreased and cleanbefore you paint.
It's as easy as that!
The best part about painting them is if you don't like it or make a mistake some laquer thinner and sand paper will clean them right up and they can be repolished or repainted.
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From: Daytona Beach
RE: Black Rocker Covers???
ORIGINAL: dhc8guru
Powder coat them...Rattle can paint won't hold up to fuel spills or chipping. If your going through all that work to take them off...don't cheapen your labor with cheap paint.
Powder coat them...Rattle can paint won't hold up to fuel spills or chipping. If your going through all that work to take them off...don't cheapen your labor with cheap paint.
I rattle canned,my motor,pipes,wheels,lower legs,covers etc.It's holding up pretty good after a couple of years
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From: Daytona Beach
RE: Black Rocker Covers???
ORIGINAL: dhc8guru
Powder coat them...Rattle can paint won't hold up to fuel spills or chipping. If your going through all that work to take them off...don't cheapen your labor with cheap paint.
Powder coat them...Rattle can paint won't hold up to fuel spills or chipping. If your going through all that work to take them off...don't cheapen your labor with cheap paint.
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From: MO
Just a note, I halfass attempted this, this past weekend. I was going to go the powder coat route. It may be easier on the carbed models, but there is a lot of crap to move on the 07-08 models. I decided it wasn't worth it.
Maybe someone who's done it to a Nightster could chime in on some tips
Maybe someone who's done it to a Nightster could chime in on some tips
