Powdercoating Lower Fork Sliders
Harley Shocks & Harley Chassis IssuesDiscuss Powdercoating Lower Fork Sliders in the Harley Tech & Harley How-to forums; I know you can powdercoat pertinear anything, but looking at my stock lower fork sliders they almost seem to have a small amount of texture to them. Would it be ...
I know you can powdercoat pertinear anything, but looking at my stock lower fork sliders they almost seem to have a small amount of texture to them. Would it be possible to have them powdercoated? Would it be worth while to have stock ones powdercoated? I don't like the dull aluminum look they have and have been unsuccessful at finding a set of matte black/black denim lower fork sliders for my Night Train. Since mine have a little road rash on them my intent is to find a set of stock take offs and have this done. Just wondering if anyone else has any thought on this.
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You can p/c your lowers, no problem. Just did mine this winter. Most shops will charge 75-150 for a set. Being you want matte black it will probably be on the lower end of that price range. Most of the cost of p/c is in the prep. I've been doing my own for the last couple of years. What I did this winter would have cost about 1500, my cost for supplies & electricity is about 200. All I've left to do are my rocker covers & some misc. bolts and then it's back on the road.
Dennis, are you using the Eastwood kit? What kind of oven are you using?
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Originally Posted by Dennis Gearhart
You can p/c your lowers, no problem. Just did mine this winter. Most shops will charge 75-150 for a set. Being you want matte black it will probably be on the lower end of that price range. Most of the cost of p/c is in the prep. I've been doing my own for the last couple of years. What I did this winter would have cost about 1500, my cost for supplies & electricity is about 200. All I've left to do are my rocker covers & some misc. bolts and then it's back on the road.
Yes I'm using thier hobby gun kit. I'm hoping to upgrade to a better gun soon. Bought the wife a new oven and recycled the old one for my use. Sorry to make it short but I'm getting ready to head to work.
When you get a chance I would love to hear more, and know everyone else is interested.
Got Photos?
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Originally Posted by Dennis Gearhart
Yes I'm using thier hobby gun kit. I'm hoping to upgrade to a better gun soon. Bought the wife a new oven and recycled the old one for my use. Sorry to make it short but I'm getting ready to head to work.
One of the other biker mags did a powder coat do it your self a couple of years ago.
The pieces looked pretty bad even in the photo. Lots if orange peel, not a lot of shine.
Sure would be nice to see AIM do a feature, of how to in your garage.
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Originally Posted by BluesFan
Oh please, oh please, oh please.
More info.....
All I've ever coated were lead jigs. I really want to black my entire bike out, a winter project would be cool.
I read that article and that's what got me started. I get alot of my info from the Eastwood forum, great bunch of guys there. I have done a few custom pieces for other bikes, but most of my work has been personal. This is the second time I've torn mine down for p/c, changing colors. Here is the first piece I did for a friend, it's one of my favorite.
I read that article and that's what got me started. I get alot of my info from the Eastwood forum, great bunch of guys there. I have done a few custom pieces for other bikes, but most of my work has been personal. This is the second time I've torn mine down for p/c, changing colors. Here is the first piece I did for a friend, it's one of my favorite.
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