Bag Latch Powdercoat Question?
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Bag Latch Powdercoat Question?
Hi Guys,
I'm getting my saddlebags repainted and am I'm thinking about getting my latches powdercoated at the same time. I found a guy to do the coating and removed the latches. I was looking at the latches and it appears that the only piece I'd need to have coated is the outer trim piece with the reflector in it. My question is do the guts of the latch show through behind the trim piece or can I just have that main trim piece powdercoated and be done with it?
Thanks in advance
I'm getting my saddlebags repainted and am I'm thinking about getting my latches powdercoated at the same time. I found a guy to do the coating and removed the latches. I was looking at the latches and it appears that the only piece I'd need to have coated is the outer trim piece with the reflector in it. My question is do the guts of the latch show through behind the trim piece or can I just have that main trim piece powdercoated and be done with it?
Thanks in advance
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I painted mine, just the front trim pieces, i imagine it would be impossible to coat or paint the back pieces due to the hinge setup etc.
Last edited by chopperNeil; Jan 6, 2011 at 08:54 AM.
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I'm not sure what it is exactly you're asking. On bikes with color-matched saddlebag latches (SG's for example) the only color-matched part is the saddlebag latch plate (what you refer to as the trim piece). When my bike was repainted, I bought the HD primered latch plates, p/n 91143-06BEO, and had the painter color-match them to the bags; they've held up well/no problems.
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I'm not sure what it is exactly you're asking. On bikes with color-matched saddlebag latches (SG's for example) the only color-matched part is the saddlebag latch plate (what you refer to as the trim piece). When my bike was repainted, I bought the HD primered latch plates, p/n 91143-06BEO, and had the painter color-match them to the bags; they've held up well/no problems.
Carl
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Heat the back of the latch cover with a heat gun or torch to easily remove the reflector. I had a pair done and I caution you put screws in the lock holes as mine were wallowed out when they sand blasted the inside of the cover, even though I wrote "no paint".
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here's another option - - scuff the chrome, remove the lock, mask the reflector, and paint them yourself.....with the right paint, it will look amazing....NAPA sells krylon, which is great quality, or if you want more of a powder coat finish, use appliance epoxy....did mine myself, happy with the results, and no chips
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I had mine coated and noticed that the top of the hinge shows above the cover plate. I'm thinking about just using touch-up paint and do the part that shows.
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Or buy one of the many aftermarket inserts.