powder coated frames
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Many people don't like powder coating their frames mainly because when it does get a rock to chip it, it comes off in chunks instead of simple flakes that can be repaired. It also runs the risk of water getting caught up in the opened area and rusting underneath. Even in AZ the chipped powder coat will rust. If you want a super nice finish, go get it sandblasted and then paint and prime, or if it's a work truck, slap some por15 or chassis saver over a wire wheel and power wash. I'm painting mine this weekend, Ill post some pics when I'm done!
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Yep, it can be chipped and scratched....for sure. But if your beating on it that hard and it comes off then you shouldn't have been doing that! Or it was not done properly to begin with.
Any unprotected metal, in Indiana or Arizona is going to rust....it's metal exposed to air.
I powder coated the frame, axles, leaf springs, core support, inner fenders and any bracket that seemed like it needed it. Although most everything was rusted to begin with so what's the difference? My 73 has a bunch...nothing fell off yet.
Drawbacks that I see are, once you do it there is no drilling or welding anymore. Mods are out of the question unless you want to risk it, I suppose.
Lack of ability to modify is the reason why I wouldn't do it again. I like changing things......alot!!!!
Any unprotected metal, in Indiana or Arizona is going to rust....it's metal exposed to air.
I powder coated the frame, axles, leaf springs, core support, inner fenders and any bracket that seemed like it needed it. Although most everything was rusted to begin with so what's the difference? My 73 has a bunch...nothing fell off yet.
Drawbacks that I see are, once you do it there is no drilling or welding anymore. Mods are out of the question unless you want to risk it, I suppose.
Lack of ability to modify is the reason why I wouldn't do it again. I like changing things......alot!!!!
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Many people don't like powder coating their frames mainly because when it does get a rock to chip it, it comes off in chunks instead of simple flakes that can be repaired. It also runs the risk of water getting caught up in the opened area and rusting underneath. Even in AZ the chipped powder coat will rust. If you want a super nice finish, go get it sandblasted and then paint and prime, or if it's a work truck, slap some por15 or chassis saver over a wire wheel and power wash. I'm painting mine this weekend, Ill post some pics when I'm done!
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Yep, it can be chipped and scratched....for sure. But if your beating on it that hard and it comes off then you shouldn't have been doing that! Or it was not done properly to begin with.
Any unprotected metal, in Indiana or Arizona is going to rust....it's metal exposed to air.
I powder coated the frame, axles, leaf springs, core support, inner fenders and any bracket that seemed like it needed it. Although most everything was rusted to begin with so what's the difference? My 73 has a bunch...nothing fell off yet.
Drawbacks that I see are, once you do it there is no drilling or welding anymore. Mods are out of the question unless you want to risk it, I suppose.
Lack of ability to modify is the reason why I wouldn't do it again. I like changing things......alot!!!!
Any unprotected metal, in Indiana or Arizona is going to rust....it's metal exposed to air.
I powder coated the frame, axles, leaf springs, core support, inner fenders and any bracket that seemed like it needed it. Although most everything was rusted to begin with so what's the difference? My 73 has a bunch...nothing fell off yet.
Drawbacks that I see are, once you do it there is no drilling or welding anymore. Mods are out of the question unless you want to risk it, I suppose.
Lack of ability to modify is the reason why I wouldn't do it again. I like changing things......alot!!!!
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Dont get me wrong, I love the look of powdecoating and it was actually my original intent of stripping my frame, but it's so much easier to repair some paint slapped on there in the next couple years over trying to repair powdercoating. If you wanted to powdercoat I'd do the suspension parts as long as there is enough clearance. Coils and such hold up better than regular paint because of the flex. But depends on your preference.
As for the durability though, it is tough. All my bikes I restore get powder coated and all have held up pretty in the sun and what not.
As for the durability though, it is tough. All my bikes I restore get powder coated and all have held up pretty in the sun and what not.
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Dont get me wrong, I love the look of powdecoating and it was actually my original intent of stripping my frame, but it's so much easier to repair some paint slapped on there in the next couple years over trying to repair powdercoating. If you wanted to powdercoat I'd do the suspension parts as long as there is enough clearance. Coils and such hold up better than regular paint because of the flex. But depends on your preference.
As for the durability though, it is tough. All my bikes I restore get powder coated and all have held up pretty in the sun and what not.
As for the durability though, it is tough. All my bikes I restore get powder coated and all have held up pretty in the sun and what not.
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