swa
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Loc: Kansas City, MO
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For those of you who have coated your forks, I'm curious if if you're using paint or powdercoat. I have mine off for a Gaitor install and figure nows the time to do it. Is the original finish on my lowers (05 speedmaster) just a paint or are they powdered? Any tips on doing this would be greatly appriciated...Would now be a good time to upgrade springs also or can I put that off a little longer? Do I have to replace dust seals with OEM or can I order them elswhere? Thanks for any advice...
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birchr
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Loc: Lancashire UK
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Originals are powdercoated and from what I can gather the majority have gone for powdercoat. As far as I know the original seals can only be used.
As for putting springs in this can be done while the legs are on the bike afterwards. Hope this helps
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ROB900
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I painted mine with dupli color prim paint and clear they turned out nice. They are just cleared from factory scuf them and spray.
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ssjones
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Loc: Hagerstown, MD
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My 02 lowers were painted grey. I used paint stripper and polished mine. Powdercoating is much harder to remove than paint.
If I had to re-coat, I would definitely powdercoat. It's much more durable than paint.
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Edited by ssjones (02/13/11 06:56 AM)
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SDKimo
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Powder coating will last a long time...I painted mine because of cost. I figured when they start looking bad I would repaint...so far I have been running for a year now...I also think it depends on the color..mine are semi-gloss black so they hide allot of nicks and etc that you pick up over time
Edited by SDKimo (02/13/11 09:01 AM)
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paulypfr
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Loc: Texas
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My 02 lowers were painted grey. I used paint stripper and polished mine. Powdercoating is much harder to remove than paint.
If I had to re-coat, I would definitely powdercoat. It's much more durable than paint.
got a pic?
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FriarJohn
"Lighten up, Francis."
Reged: 01/11/05
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Loc: East Helena, Montana
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Powder. Had a guy doing it in my neighborhood but he's since shut down and sold his equipment. Stripped lower legs and powder coated them along with the upper shrouds for $40! Man I wish he was still doing powder coating.
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Two_Wheel_n
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Reged: 08/02/09
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Loc: South Coast, MA
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DIY ---->http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-deluxe-powder-coat-kit.html
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Some new pics:
http://s889.photobucket.com/home/spcont/recentuploads?view=slideshow
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FriarJohn
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I hate replying to the wrong thread.
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roadworthy
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Loc: St Louis MO
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Quote:
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My 02 lowers were painted grey. I used paint stripper and polished mine. Powdercoating is much harder to remove than paint.
If I had to re-coat, I would definitely powdercoat. It's much more durable than paint.
got a pic?
I stripped and polished mine too. I would like to do it again and get even more of a shine.
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