Powder Coating

DLIT
03-31-2005, 01:06 AM
Has anybody ever had this done and what did you pay? Were you happy with it or what? I want to get my wheels done black. TIA

jeeps84
03-31-2005, 01:55 AM
Check with you local body shops. If they don't do it, they should know who does. :2cents:

Gas Man
03-31-2005, 08:24 AM
Never had it done and can't imagine not being pleased with it. I wish everything was powdercoated.... it would be great!!!

moomba-2wt
03-31-2005, 09:24 AM
Has anybody ever had this done and what did you pay? Were you happy with it or what? I want to get my wheels done black. TIA We've done a couple sets for customers (not in-house) and they turned out really nice. Black with rim tape... :thumbs:

jetskifast
03-31-2005, 11:50 AM
Has anybody ever had this done and what did you pay? Were you happy with it or what? I want to get my wheels done black. TIA Wheels should cost you under $100 for both. Have done auto wheels cost $25 wheel. Just look in yellow pages under powder coat, Vegas should have plenty. Powder coat much more durable than paint :thumbs:

GSXR1000DJ
03-31-2005, 11:59 AM
We had a member on here a while back named officermartinez. He hasn't posted in a while but he has had his and his wifes bikes power coated. Here is a break down he gave in apost before on pricing on coating. Bar Ends - $10 per pair Clutch / Brake Levers - $10 each Triple Clamp - $35 Motorcycle Rim - $100 each Subframe - $75 Swingarm (includes rear brake mounting bracket) - $150 Front Fairing Bracket - $75 Motorcycle Frame - $300 - $350 (depends on frame) Forks - $? (dunno) Set of (4) rear sets with heal guards and footpegs - $125 Rear Spools - $10 per pair Rear Spool Stand - $60 Side Stand (kickstand) - $15 Hope that helps a bit.

Mudpuppy
03-31-2005, 12:04 PM
Never had it done and can't imagine not being pleased with it. I wish everything was powdercoated.... it would be great!!! Me too.. I eat powdercoat for breakfast mfr on my corn flakes.. Yum yum heavy metals and poisonous powder - what a good combo.. Powdercoat is ancient technology.. Autophoretic is the way to go... Too bad not too many people do that ****.. There is a place up here in Clinton Twp. that does it..

No Worries
03-31-2005, 12:34 PM
I have white painted wheels from the factory. What a bytch to keep clean. No one gets that close to the wheels to tell if it's powder or paint, so why not just paint them yourself?

f4ilapper
03-31-2005, 07:22 PM
Me too.. I eat powdercoat for breakfast mfr on my corn flakes.. Yum yum heavy metals and poisonous powder - what a good combo.. Powdercoat is ancient technology.. Autophoretic is the way to go... Too bad not too many people do that ****.. There is a place up here in Clinton Twp. that does it.. Autophoretic (r) only sticks on steel no aluminum or magnesium. And only choice is matte black. If you want an great primer under powder the 900 series is the stuff (very limited number of applicators, one in New Baltimore, MI). There are others that do some electrical enclosures and Baldor electric motor cases with autodep as primer and powder top coat. :2cents:

DLIT
03-31-2005, 07:58 PM
I have white painted wheels from the factory. What a bytch to keep clean. No one gets that close to the wheels to tell if it's powder or paint, so why not just paint them yourself? Because powder coating won't chip like paint and it is shiny as f_ck.

Gas Man
03-31-2005, 09:59 PM
Because powder coating won't chip like paint and it is shiny as f_ck. Yep... you can hit powdercoat with a hammer and it will just sit there and shine back at you...

DLIT
03-31-2005, 10:01 PM
No one gets that close to the wheels to tell if it's powder or paint, so why not just paint them yourself? Besides, i would now it was coated...and I would tell every one trust me. :lol:

Roach954
03-31-2005, 10:39 PM
Ive had it done to a variety of parts and was very happy with the results. Ton of colors to choose from.

Mudpuppy
03-31-2005, 10:56 PM
Autophoretic (r) only sticks on steel no aluminum or magnesium. And only choice is matte black. If you want an great primer under powder the 900 series is the stuff (very limited number of applicators, one in New Baltimore, MI). There are others that do some electrical enclosures and Baldor electric motor cases with autodep as primer and powder top coat. :2cents: Ahh did not know that.. Just remember getting it done on alot of production parts awhile ago so my knowledge is vague.. I just knew at the time it was a replacement for powdercoating and ecoat due to improved qualities and now that I think about it all my parts were steel.. Consider me corrected..

f4ilapper
04-01-2005, 09:56 AM
No problem. It is good stuff to bad it only works on steel parts. Chances are I did the stuff for you back then. Was it Applied Tech Industries? Even with Powder you have to keep in mind that there all types that have the full range of thicknesses, impact and scratch resistance, UV stability, etc. Do your homework and ask what type they are using. Most of the manufactures info is on the web, Dupont, WB Fuller, etc.

Mudpuppy
04-01-2005, 12:14 PM
No problem. It is good stuff to bad it only works on steel parts. Chances are I did the stuff for you back then. Was it Applied Tech Industries? Even with Powder you have to keep in mind that there all types that have the full range of thicknesses, impact and scratch resistance, UV stability, etc. Do your homework and ask what type they are using. Most of the manufactures info is on the web, Dupont, WB Fuller, etc. Yes it was. My company was Corban Industries out of Lake Orion. We did Production Stampings for the Big 3, etc. I just remember Autophoretic was all the rage, etc. back then. Its just been awhile.. Maybe I should leave this type of info to the experts.. You want to know about Power & Free, Skillet Conveyors, Belt Technologies, Trolleys, Chain, COE, Flat Tap, etc. come to me.. You want to know about coating technologies go to the man - f4ilapper..