Question for powder coat experts- engine colors

sbaugz

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Looking to have my engine covers (clutch, generator, and sprocket) powder coated. I have had numerous different bikes done in black, cast iron and other colors. This is the first bike that I am doing, where I want the engine cover powder to resemble the stock polished aluminum from the factory. Can anyone recommend a specific color or powder to use to achieve this effect?
 
No, there isn't any. The closest you can get are Chrome powders, but they don't look like polished chrome or aluminum. They look almost close when the chrome is cured, but it requires a clear coat to keep it from oxidizing and the clear coat just kills the whole effect and dulls it by 20%. Only option to have to keep the polished bits shine is to polish them and then powder clear coat them.
 
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