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luciousesox
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 42 Location: WORCESTER, ENGLAND
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 12:18 am Post subject: First attempt at powder coating |
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_________________ Bimota YB9, RD500,Z1 1974,Z1 1975, Benelli 750sei, 900sei, GPZ 750 turbo, Rudge super sport, S.O.S, BSA Rkt 3 1969, 1966 Bonnie, Egli Vincent 1954,Guzzi 850T, Commando fastback, Commando Interstate, Enfield Interceptor 69, 72 H2, 69 H1, Suzy Gt750 J |
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phil-short
Joined: 30 Jul 2012 Posts: 197 Location: Dublin,Ireland
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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The clip-ons turned out really well. Look spot on. Didn't know it could be done at home. Is it much of a hassle? |
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luciousesox
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 42 Location: WORCESTER, ENGLAND
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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No hassle at all. You can buy a powder coating kit, all you need is a compressor ( small one ) follow the instructions to the letter, max 50psi through the gun. You can buy every colour going. Pinch the wife’s oven or in my case pick one up for £20 off evil bay or market place.
I’ll find the manufacturer for you and post it on here, UK company cost about £125.00 when I bought mine quite a while ago though.
Keep the powder as dry as possible, so keep it in a warm room, best to use an old cupboard to spray in, keeps the mess to a minimum and you get to re claim any spilt powder.
Just checked it out £149 for the starter kit, you don’t need the fancy aluminium box. Worth every penny in my humble opinion.
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phil-short
Joined: 30 Jul 2012 Posts: 197 Location: Dublin,Ireland
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. That is definitely going on my Santa wish list, the one where I am the only subscriber!
Did you do the header pipes as well? |
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luciousesox
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 42 Location: WORCESTER, ENGLAND
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I did the header pipes in high temperature spray paint, I used the stuff they use for log burners, cheaper and stands much higher temps.
Have you ever opened up a tachometer, my face is cracked and I want to replace it. Thought maybe a dremel cutter on the underside of the clock which would be covered by the rubber. New plastic or glass face and then super glue back on , what do think _________________ Bimota YB9, RD500,Z1 1974,Z1 1975, Benelli 750sei, 900sei, GPZ 750 turbo, Rudge super sport, S.O.S, BSA Rkt 3 1969, 1966 Bonnie, Egli Vincent 1954,Guzzi 850T, Commando fastback, Commando Interstate, Enfield Interceptor 69, 72 H2, 69 H1, Suzy Gt750 J |
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