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Hey gang, I'm planning to paint some of the chome parts of my '04 BA as follows...
-Starter Cover
-Clutch Cover
-Headlamp Bucket
-Turn signal buckets
-speedo bucket
-Console
-peg brackets
-maybe a few more
It looks like some of you have done this in the past, and I was wondering if you could share some info, or point me towards any good prior posts. I've searched a bit with no real luck and would appreciate any guidance.
Thanks in advance...
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Re: Want to paint some chrome parts - any suggestions?
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If you're going for black, I'd suggest powder coating. I've done that to a bunch of chromed parts and it looks really good. Otherwise spraying and a 2-comp. clear coat.
"Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something."
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Re: Want to paint some chrome parts - any suggestions?
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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I found some paint called ZeroRust (62 SP Black), perfect match as to Speedy black and dries harder than a wedding night d... um, something a guy has on his wedding night, anyway. BTW are you going to scuff the Chrome first?
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Re: Want to paint some chrome parts - any suggestions?
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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why not see if someone will trade for your stator and clutch covers?
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Re: Want to paint some chrome parts - any suggestions?
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Check Pants
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Quote:
why not see if someone will trade for your stator and clutch covers?
That makes too much sense?
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why would anyone want to go from black to chrome?
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Re: Want to paint some chrome parts - any suggestions?
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Check Pants
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Re: Want to paint some chrome parts - any suggestions?
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Should be Riding
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Quote:
why would anyone want to go from black to chrome?
because chrome is better 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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To paint it's a full degrease and knock down with 2000 wet and dry paper. Primer, top coat and clear. Easy but practice first. Of course youll need heat proof paint etc for engine parts. The factory is powder coated which is pricey but looks spot on!
Best option is see if someone has black that wants to go chrome! Straight swap! Done in a day perfect finish two happy people instead of one :-) might at least get stator cover, clutch covers etc
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Hadn't really considered a trade, but not at all opposed if someone is interested. Please note that both the stator and clutch covers had a bit of damage to the finish and would need some tlc.
Powdercoating is an option, and I have actually found a local plate that offers lots and lots of colors and finishes. If I went that route I may do a textured/crinkle black (to offset the frame and other factory black parts).
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Chopperpaul is looking for trades check the classifieds!
"Got the wind in my face the road goes on for miles...."
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Re: Want to paint some chrome parts - any suggestions?
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Joined: Mar 2011
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Yeah, I'm in the process of scuffing the chrome now. Do you have any pics that show the paintwork you did? It seems like most of the bikes here have been powdercoated (which loots great, but I'm trying to convince myself that painting would be okay).
Thanks in advance
-Mark
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