Conversion to BLACK OUT!!!
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 922
Likes: 2
From: Hampstead, MD
Powdercoated about every darn piece of chrome on mine. Remember, there's ALL kinds of finishes too. I had a set of old 9 spoke wagon wheels done in wrinkle and usually it's the 1st part people comment on and total between wheels and coating was under $250.00. I used a total of 4 different finishes on mine and really rounded it out. Gloss, satin, wrinkle and a texture. It's WAY cheaper than chrome and WAYYYYYY easier to keep clean. More time for riding! :-)
you should never ever bead blast, the beads chip and imbed and will affect the finish of the coating... on most parts (some metals require steel grit like black sand.. but on most we will chemicals trip the part so that we can use a less agressive media (typically alum oxide) to allow fo a much smoooother finish
to give you an example...
last night i was wroking on my own throttle body on my Jeep, ill kind of walk you though the process for the powder on it (sorry the pics suck they where with my cell to show my buddies as i was going through it... Tim in our shop actually ported and polished it for me then i coated it... nice kick in response on the truck)
first removed the part (no paint on this so no need for the chemical tank)
after porting and polishing, part was masked and blasted
also the intake hung in the booth
then i was coated and re assembled
and installed
i hope that helps you guys out with an idea on the basic process
to give you an example...
last night i was wroking on my own throttle body on my Jeep, ill kind of walk you though the process for the powder on it (sorry the pics suck they where with my cell to show my buddies as i was going through it... Tim in our shop actually ported and polished it for me then i coated it... nice kick in response on the truck)
first removed the part (no paint on this so no need for the chemical tank)
after porting and polishing, part was masked and blasted
also the intake hung in the booth
then i was coated and re assembled
and installed
i hope that helps you guys out with an idea on the basic process
4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, TX
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
From: Farmington, MN
Who made the console insert? Looks great!!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 204
Likes: 3
From: South Florida
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-HARLEY...item43aa0d661d
Its a really nice piece for a good price. I was impressed when it was delivered.
Its a really nice piece for a good price. I was impressed when it was delivered.