clintfish Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Hi Guys, does anyone know what temperature the tank cover and fenders are rated to, id love to get some powder coating done if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqban Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'm not sure what the tanks are rated to put isn't a minimum for powder coating like 400°? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Have you called a shop that does powder coating? I bet they could tell you if it's safe or not. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted October 13, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2016 I never heard of powder coating plastic. Why would one want to try and bake paint on a soft surface? Furthermore, plastic is non conductive so traditional powder coating methods would not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member snowdriftless Posted October 13, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 13, 2016 I second the above ^^^. If you take the tank covers off they should have molding marks on the back side that indicate what type of material they are. They you can look up the properties to see what temp it can take. Use google and maybe contact these people: http://keylandpolymer.com/uv-coating-substrates/plastic/ They seem to be able to use UV light to cure powder coating on some but not all types of plastics. P1: Vice? I have no vice, I'm as pure as the driven snow! P2: Yeah but you've been drifting All the gear all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member enupe Posted October 13, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 13, 2016 They will paint your plastics. Not powdercoat them. They can not powdercoat plastics. My bike has been through that process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintfish Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks Guys. I was under the impression that they could apply a conductive undercoat that would allow the powder to stick. I'm happy to have them paint it, but I am going matte Black so i won't have the protective clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCFieldMP Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Vinyl wrap it or use PlastiDip. Those are quick, easy, and don't permanently alter your plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member enupe Posted October 17, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 17, 2016 @clintfish Here are a few pics of my bike with powdercoating and plastics painted. You'll be happy with it bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted October 20, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted October 20, 2016 I was seriously thinking there was something wrong with my computer (or my eyes). These pictures are moving right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member enupe Posted October 20, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 20, 2016 Yes. They are GIFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintfish Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yes. They are GIFS. Question. The boot gaurd and frame cover cane off pretty easy, how did you get the other Silver bit beneath coated? I'm thinking it's too much trouble, and I'll just take it back to the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member enupe Posted October 22, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 22, 2016 @clintfish I actually took my bike to have the work professionally done. I don't mess with that stuff. So I'm sorry but I can't answer that question for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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