Need Powdercoating Enlightenment

pastorgumby · 12-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Hi and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays! I am seeking any friendly advice and feedback regarding powdercoating; I have no experience or knowledge of it.

I was hoping to get the area squared off in RED in the picture, the headlight bucket, driving light bucket, and 2 air filter covers, powdercoated in gloss black (if there is such a color). I got an estimate for $100. which includes doing a set of kuryakyn ISO grips, and an extra set of grip ends.

Anything i should look for? What makes for a better quality job?

Thanks!

**ringadingh** · 12-13-2010, 10:18 PM

I don't know much about the process, but that seems like a very reasonable price. A freind sent in a few snowmobile parts once and payed more than that.
You don't like the look of chrome I take it?

oldbikers · 12-14-2010, 10:12 AM

That is very cheap I would be careful. First all parts that are not metal or that won't stand 400 degrees with out warping must be removed. All parts must be cleaned no oil fingerprints or any foreign substance, usually by sand blasting them but I have coated chrome with out blasting it and it held up well. next you coat it with power which is around $20.00 for 8 once's of powder then bake it at 400 degrees until it flows out then cut the temp down to around 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. I hope this helps you understand what is involved in it if you can get it done for a $100.00 that is a good price I wouldn't do it for that.

pastorgumby · 12-14-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

You don't like the look of chrome I take it?

I like chrome, but I want to personalize my ride and the "blacked out" look really appeals to me.

pastorgumby · 12-14-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbikers

That is very cheap I would be careful. First all parts that are not metal or that won't stand 400 degrees with out warping must be removed. All parts must be cleaned no oil fingerprints or any foreign substance, usually by sand blasting them but I have coated chrome with out blasting it and it held up well. next you coat it with power which is around $20.00 for 8 once's of powder then bake it at 400 degrees until it flows out then cut the temp down to around 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. I hope this helps you understand what is involved in it if you can get it done for a $100.00 that is a good price I wouldn't do it for that.

Thank you. How much would you charge for the job that i listed? $100 seemed a lot to me, but then i have no clue. It's hard to find a reputable place, as no one i know can refer me to a powdercoater.

Nubbs · 12-15-2010, 11:34 PM

Here is a shop in Indy. They list their prices for MC parts.
http://indypowdercoating.com/index.php?P=home

oldbikers · 12-16-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nubbs

Here is a shop in Indy. They list their prices for MC parts.
http://indypowdercoating.com/index.php?P=home

Those are good prices I can't do it for that.

**Jared** · 12-16-2010, 05:40 PM

This is kinda a random question, but PasterGumby, how did you get you VH pipes to stick out so far in the back? They appear to be about 4" longer than most.

cajun2wheels · 12-16-2010, 05:52 PM

Those look like Honda Valkyrie exhaust tips Jared.I have a set on my Nomad but I cut 2 inches off so they only stick out a little further than stock.

**Jared** · 12-16-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cajun2wheels

Those look like Honda Valkyrie exhaust tips Jared.I have a set on my Nomad but I cut 2 inches off so they only stick out a little further than stock.

Now that I look closer, I think you are right. They sure looked like slash cuts the first time I looked.

**wompus** · 12-16-2010, 10:25 PM

I do powder coating, and black is my specialty.
I use what they call Bengal black on all my racks. I haven't found a black that was more shinier then that to put on my racks.
Too bad you don't live near me... I could do it for half their price... <G>
Yes, that's a good price. I found that it's best not to sandblast any chrome but to wipe it real clean and spray it. Once it's been baked on it's damn near impossible to remove! Chrome tends to let loose if you blast it too much.
Good luck on getting your parts done.

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pastorgumby · 12-17-2010, 05:13 PM

Yes, they are Valkyrie tips - and i also de-baffled my exhaust too. Thanks for the well wishes, I won't fuss and go with the only guy who really gave me a good quote.

Whompus, do you have any pics of that color?

Merry Christmas!

mobandy78 · 12-20-2010, 08:46 AM

You could remove your parts and ship them to Wompus. Then maybe he'd still do it for half the price ;)

Utah, get some of the Valkyrie tips. I have them and love them, plus the debaffle, makes for the perfect sound in my opinion.

12-13-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
pastorgumby Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring Lake, NJ Posts: 249	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment Hi and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays! I am seeking any friendly advice and feedback regarding powdercoating; I have no experience or knowledge of it. I was hoping to get the area squared off in RED in the picture, the headlight bucket, driving light bucket, and 2 air filter covers, powdercoated in gloss black (if there is such a color). I got an estimate for $100. which includes doing a set of kuryakyn ISO grips, and an extra set of grip ends. Anything i should look for? What makes for a better quality job? Thanks! __________________ "Life is a journey, not a guilt trip!" 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-13-2010, 10:18 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment I don't know much about the process, but that seems like a very reasonable price. A freind sent in a few snowmobile parts once and payed more than that. You don't like the look of chrome I take it? __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-14-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment That is very cheap I would be careful. First all parts that are not metal or that won't stand 400 degrees with out warping must be removed. All parts must be cleaned no oil fingerprints or any foreign substance, usually by sand blasting them but I have coated chrome with out blasting it and it held up well. next you coat it with power which is around $20.00 for 8 once's of powder then bake it at 400 degrees until it flows out then cut the temp down to around 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. I hope this helps you understand what is involved in it if you can get it done for a $100.00 that is a good price I wouldn't do it for that. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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12-15-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
Nubbs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana Posts: 259	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment Here is a shop in Indy. They list their prices for MC parts. http://indypowdercoating.com/index.php?P=home __________________ Nubbs Rensselaer, Indiana
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12-16-2010, 05:40 PM	#8
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,773	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment This is kinda a random question, but PasterGumby, how did you get you VH pipes to stick out so far in the back? They appear to be about 4" longer than most. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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12-16-2010, 05:52 PM	#9
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment Those look like Honda Valkyrie exhaust tips Jared.I have a set on my Nomad but I cut 2 inches off so they only stick out a little further than stock. __________________
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12-16-2010, 10:25 PM	#11
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment I do powder coating, and black is my specialty. I use what they call Bengal black on all my racks. I haven't found a black that was more shinier then that to put on my racks. Too bad you don't live near me... I could do it for half their price... <G> Yes, that's a good price. I found that it's best not to sandblast any chrome but to wipe it real clean and spray it. Once it's been baked on it's damn near impossible to remove! Chrome tends to let loose if you blast it too much. Good luck on getting your parts done. . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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12-17-2010, 05:13 PM	#12
pastorgumby Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring Lake, NJ Posts: 249	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment Yes, they are Valkyrie tips - and i also de-baffled my exhaust too. Thanks for the well wishes, I won't fuss and go with the only guy who really gave me a good quote. Whompus, do you have any pics of that color? Merry Christmas! __________________ "Life is a journey, not a guilt trip!" 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor
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12-20-2010, 08:46 AM	#13
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Need Powdercoating Enlightenment You could remove your parts and ship them to Wompus. Then maybe he'd still do it for half the price ;) Utah, get some of the Valkyrie tips. I have them and love them, plus the debaffle, makes for the perfect sound in my opinion. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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