Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
Cruiser
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From: Melbourne , Australia
RE: Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
couldnt get a wrinkle black sissy bar i liked for my 06
so i got a chrome one and sent it to the powder coater to be finished in wrinkle black they stripped the chrome off and coated it in black
looked great for 2 months till it started peeling the powder coater somehow let it get surface rust under the coating
so make sure you get someone who knows what there doing
so i got a chrome one and sent it to the powder coater to be finished in wrinkle black they stripped the chrome off and coated it in black
looked great for 2 months till it started peeling the powder coater somehow let it get surface rust under the coating
so make sure you get someone who knows what there doing
Tourer
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RE: Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
Q.C. Coatings
Here ya go Motown, this place is in Shelby Twp. check them out. Also some places in Hazel Park along Dequindre between 8 and 10 mile.
Here ya go Motown, this place is in Shelby Twp. check them out. Also some places in Hazel Park along Dequindre between 8 and 10 mile.
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RE: Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
Considering that your front crashbar is going to be taking rocks and bugs, powder coating is the way to go. Make sure the powder coater masks off any area contining screws or theads. PC is thick and will cause issues with assembly if the threads get coated. Zook.
Road Master
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RE: Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
ORIGINAL: Topper
I've used painted and powder parts on my bike................If painting chrome pieces, make sure an etcher is used to eat at the chrome prior to painting. I use powder in areas that are prone to rock chips and paint in the other areas. One other thing to consider is the heat with powder coating, plastic chrome parts will have to be painted (Inserts and such), paint will hold up fine unless its in an area where wrenching is involved. Paint actually gives a better finished product, but like everyone else said, powder will be much more durable.
I've used painted and powder parts on my bike................If painting chrome pieces, make sure an etcher is used to eat at the chrome prior to painting. I use powder in areas that are prone to rock chips and paint in the other areas. One other thing to consider is the heat with powder coating, plastic chrome parts will have to be painted (Inserts and such), paint will hold up fine unless its in an area where wrenching is involved. Paint actually gives a better finished product, but like everyone else said, powder will be much more durable.
6th Gear
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RE: Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
depending on who paints your parts, the end result is a 2 stage paint will give a better gloss and depth than powder coat but the cost factor is more. Like liltrk said, the prep part is most important. either way you choose to go, the chrome has to be completely removed in order for the paint or powder coat to adhere to. Dupont makes a very tough clear coat and excellent metal etching primer that would suite your needs.
If you paint them, you can wet sand and buff out any imperfections in the clear coat to a brilliant shine where as with powder coat you cant and usually have a textured finish, especially with black
If you paint them, you can wet sand and buff out any imperfections in the clear coat to a brilliant shine where as with powder coat you cant and usually have a textured finish, especially with black
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Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: USA
RE: Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
I just finished with some powder coating and would highly recommend it. I would also ask your powder coater to apply a clearcoat as well, even more chipping protection.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Liberty Lake, WA
RE: Powder Coating vs. Black Paint?
I'd take it back to the powder coater. I had a friend that had his wheels powder coated. Front one turned out fine, back one did not. He asked the powder coater if this was normal and was told that it would be redone. Turned out perfect the second time.
ORIGINAL: LittleSkull
I just got all my chrome parts (including mufflers) powder coated black. Like Topper said "Paint actually gives a better finished product, but like everyone else said, powder will be much more durable." I noticed that some of the parts don't have a very "smooth" looking effect, but rather an "orange peal (thats what they call it in Italy)" effect such as on the paint of certain cars. Is this normal or did they just do a crap job on mine? Yesteday i was trying to pass between a parked car and one stopped in traffic and i brushed the left motor gaurd against the parked car's bumper and unfortunately some of the paint rubbed of (i was hoping that powder coat would resiste to anything
Thanks, Cris
I just got all my chrome parts (including mufflers) powder coated black. Like Topper said "Paint actually gives a better finished product, but like everyone else said, powder will be much more durable." I noticed that some of the parts don't have a very "smooth" looking effect, but rather an "orange peal (thats what they call it in Italy)" effect such as on the paint of certain cars. Is this normal or did they just do a crap job on mine? Yesteday i was trying to pass between a parked car and one stopped in traffic and i brushed the left motor gaurd against the parked car's bumper and unfortunately some of the paint rubbed of (i was hoping that powder coat would resiste to anything
Thanks, Cris
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