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Post by jon on Apr 29, 2023 9:32:37 GMT 1
Hi all,
Tried a search on “chrome powdercoat” but was unusually unsuccessful?
Does anyone have any links to stuff they’ve had done? In particular swingarms?
Jon
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Post by rigga on Apr 29, 2023 12:31:23 GMT 1
Remember someone had the footrests hangers done, looked good as I recall.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Apr 29, 2023 12:44:26 GMT 1
Sure nikfubar (RIP) had his single sider and wheels done
I'll try and find pics
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Apr 29, 2023 12:48:04 GMT 1
Here Ruined by photobucket but you get the idea Steve   |
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Post by JonW on Apr 29, 2023 13:57:23 GMT 1
Chrome PC is a two stage process, Nik's wheels were at least 3 coats.
The reason its two stage is that the chrome layer needs a clear on top.
Ive had good and bad experiences doing my own chrome PC. I found its great until you have a problem with the Chrome coat and you might not see it til the clear has gone on over it. that means getting it all off again.
The swinger may be problematical cos of the oil/grease thrown up onto it if its got into the alloy casting as if you dont get it out and off gas any residues then it can cause problems later.
Defo have a pro do it who knows what they are doing is my advice. Which I know you will Jon, but I do worry about the results with chrome after some of my failures.
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Post by tsa on Apr 29, 2023 14:16:37 GMT 1
do a search for polished alloy powdercoat
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Post by botty on Apr 29, 2023 16:48:28 GMT 1
Have you considered Ceramic coating?? This is Cerakrome. Not too expensive tbf  |
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Post by jessy03 on Apr 30, 2023 8:29:10 GMT 1
Hi Jon I had an RG500 swingarm done quite a few years ago may be 10 years, a company from Great Yarmouth did it, I’ll try and find there details.  |
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Post by jessy03 on Apr 30, 2023 8:36:03 GMT 1
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Post by jon on Apr 30, 2023 8:42:21 GMT 1
Thanks for all the replies. Food for thought. I assume Yamaha (and others?) started painting their swingarms silver was to look like the anodised aluminium swingarms starting to surface? The YPVS is a case in point. They just look right to me. My swingarm is a mixture of cast and billet aluminium so they didn’t anodise it for the reason Jon mentioned above. The cast part has too many things added to help the casting that leach out during anodising.
Jon
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Post by linx on Apr 30, 2023 8:52:20 GMT 1
I don't think they do a chrome powder but Redditch Shot Blasting do do a very nice polished ali effect one
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Post by mouse on Apr 30, 2023 9:10:31 GMT 1
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Post by jon on Apr 30, 2023 9:17:17 GMT 1
Hi mouse, are you referring to aluminium polishing? If so my first LC hybrid has a polished arm. It’s a much easier shape to polish than the converted 3TJ arm I’m using. Plus it’s a real pain to keep shiney. Jon |
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Post by stusco on Apr 30, 2023 11:19:21 GMT 1
Hi Jon I had an RG500 swingarm done quite a few years ago may be 10 years, a company from Great Yarmouth did it, I’ll try and find there details. The swingarm looks great ,what have you got clipping the brake hose at the back? |
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Post by jessy03 on Apr 30, 2023 11:28:35 GMT 1
Hi Jon I had an RG500 swingarm done quite a few years ago may be 10 years, a company from Great Yarmouth did it, I’ll try and find there details. The swingarm looks great ,what have you got clipping the brake hose at the back? I think I made a bracket/stay out of some tubing and a old old coat hanger, just flattened the end, it’s been under blankets and empty cardboard boxes for the last 6 years, if you need a better picture I’ll try and get one. |
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Post by stusco on Apr 30, 2023 11:30:17 GMT 1
Cheers Jessy no need what holds it on?
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Post by jessy03 on Apr 30, 2023 11:31:29 GMT 1
Chain adjuster bolt 👍
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Post by mouse on Apr 30, 2023 11:36:02 GMT 1
Hi mouse, are you referring to aluminium polishing? If so my first LC hybrid has a polished arm. It’s a much easier shape to polish than the converted 3TJ arm I’m using. Plus it’s a real pain to keep shiney. Jon No, page 240 on the 'What did you do to your rd/lc today' Nash88 has some chrome effect paint Mouse |
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Post by stusco on Apr 30, 2023 13:25:56 GMT 1
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Post by jon on Apr 30, 2023 16:15:19 GMT 1
Hi mouse, are you referring to aluminium polishing? If so my first LC hybrid has a polished arm. It’s a much easier shape to polish than the converted 3TJ arm I’m using. Plus it’s a real pain to keep shiney. Jon No, page 240 on the 'What did you do to your rd/lc today' Nash88 has some chrome effect paint Mouse Thanks guys. WOW, that is just what I think would look great. More details appreciated. Jon |
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Post by billbott on Apr 30, 2023 19:16:06 GMT 1
I had my Metmachex swingarm and footpeg hangers powder coated in chrome effect about five years ago. They don’t really look like chrome but do look like alloy that’s had a bit of a buff. As both were pitted it does look far better, and doesn’t need polishing up every time I use it.  |
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Post by linx on Apr 30, 2023 20:28:10 GMT 1
I'm loving your bike Bill 👍
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