400four, Dueling Banjos
- Thread starter trek97
- Start date
Outback = inside? Outback = outside? It could be fun to have one in all 3 colors.
Sucks
This is like a dad pun.
3DogNate
"You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda"
I don't strip them... I take em to the powder coater and they give it back all shiny and black. But a wire wheel on an angle grinder makes quick work on all but the tightest of areas.... you are working too hard.
No powder coating around me. We had one years ago, crazy $$$. then he closed shop.
For this project, powder may not be a bad idea.
I will send you a text later today.
For this project, powder may not be a bad idea.
I will send you a text later today.
3DogNate
"You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda"
We lost our local good powder coater... the one we have left is too busy with huge commercial work loads to fool much with odds and ends like bike parts. And they are slow and expensive. There's a new shop opening soon in Heyworth that should be able to knock out the bike stuff again. Otherwise I do my own stuff that'll fit in the kitchen oven.
If I were doing paint I'd correct any rust and wire wheel it, wipe it with acetone and spray it with VHT Epoxy or Eastwood 2K Chassis black and call it a day.
That 2k chassis black is just as durable as powder with the right prep underneath. Plus, it's easier to touch up 3 years from now.
Maritime
Over 10,000 Posts
I agree with this. I had to touch up some powder on wheels after changing tires and it was hard to match the black. With 2K I could have easily sanded and hit them with a new coat and not have to worry. Powder is nice when you can get it done reasonable but the 2K stuff is as good if applied right.
Another vote for 2K. Here in Canada it's a least double the price of Duplicolor or VHT but it's lays down great and is tough as old boots. I've used the clear on some bare steel tanks and it's gas resistant and takes a hammering, and just used the satin black on a set of Comstars. Good gear.
That looks about right. I used this stuff from SprayMax -
https://www.spraymax.com/en-us/products/product/top-coats/2k-hot-rod-black/
I can (for what it's worth!) absolutely vouch for it. That and the clearcoat, rock solid. The spray nozzle is also adjustable for different spray patterns and flow. It's hardcore stuff, you'll want to make sure you're wearing a proper respirator mask and cover yourself up.
https://www.spraymax.com/en-us/products/product/top-coats/2k-hot-rod-black/
I can (for what it's worth!) absolutely vouch for it. That and the clearcoat, rock solid. The spray nozzle is also adjustable for different spray patterns and flow. It's hardcore stuff, you'll want to make sure you're wearing a proper respirator mask and cover yourself up.
3dognate actually turned me into a powder coater not far from me. I’m gonna go see him Saturday morning.
For close to the cost of the 2k primer and paint (estimate 3 cans of each)...I may be able to have it blasted and powdered along w the other small parts.
Or just epoxy the thing.
For close to the cost of the 2k primer and paint (estimate 3 cans of each)...I may be able to have it blasted and powdered along w the other small parts.
Or just epoxy the thing.
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
I’m in.
Sent from my iPhone using DO THE TON
Sent from my iPhone using DO THE TON
Maritime
Over 10,000 Posts
If that s true then powder is the way. I am lucky to have one not far from me that if you want black and can wait a few weeks he'll though it in a batch being done and is really reasonable. but only gloss black.
