D-104 powder coat

[El Kabong]

Going to powder coat semi gloss black the base and head of my lollypop. The local coating place wants $120. Anyone know a better place? Needs to be tough

Thanks!

 

[walterjn]

Are you looking for the powder coat indestructibility? Or the color? Paint doesn't take to chrome very well. You have a few choices, strip it down to bare metal, or strip down almost to bare metal use a self-etching primer and then paint. I asked a chrome shop what they would charge to remove chrome from a D-104, they quoted me well over $100.00. I painted the head, and grip of mine. The self-etching primer has really made the paint hold up well. Look into finding a sandblaster who can help you.

 

[Cabover Bob]

I've had quite a bit of stuff powder coated for motorcycles over the years, never had any trouble going direct over chrome other than the obvious dimensional increase. I would expect to pay $80-120, but you have to keep in mind that they have to thoroughly clean the spray gun before and after your specific color. I tell you from experience that if you chose a color that they spray regularly or can wait until they have a bigger job with your color of choice, you can probably save a few bucks.

 

[El Kabong]

This D104 is/was not chromed. The stock black paint is very thin and cheap. I want the near indistructability of a powder coat. Just not at $120!

 

[OldTech03]

Take a look at Eastman Products you will be surprised how inexpensive it is to DIY powder coating yourself.

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-d...n=2018-06-12&utm_content=Powder+Coating+Guide

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Here is the WD-40 method of powder coating: