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Post by woodentopp on Nov 8, 2011 8:34:08 GMT 1
Hi,
can you powder coat the engine cases? I am a bit worried if the rubber engine mounting that are a press fit in the upper casing will be damaged.
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Post by Shytalk on Nov 8, 2011 18:01:25 GMT 1
You would have to remove those to powder coat the top case or they'll melt when they go into the oven. They aren't the easiest bushes to remove either so beware.
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Post by gibsonexhausts on Nov 9, 2011 13:34:09 GMT 1
Normally aqua blast the crankcases myself. But I have seen them powder coated. But as said would need to replace the rubber dampers.
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Post by Shytalk on Nov 9, 2011 13:57:49 GMT 1
A few people have had them done and i'm pretty sure they didn't remove them. Personally i don't like how it covers the engine number,looks messy  The rubber will melt when it goes in the oven to bake the powder. |
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Post by ianboom on Nov 9, 2011 17:32:43 GMT 1
Had mine powder coated many years ago (well about 7 actually) don't remember removing the rubbers though.
Had them done at Redditch Shotblasting-worth giving them a call as they may have the answer.
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Post by stanlc7189 on Nov 9, 2011 18:54:34 GMT 1
Well worth getting them done. Mine were done by the previous owner and they look fantastic! They are also really durable. The only problem I had was that the barrel drain plugs were still in place and also powder coated. This made it impossible to use a normal 12mm socket to undo them and they now look a bit tatty after using various ring/open ended spanners on them.
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