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Old 08-19-2017, 02:34 AM
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Default Looking to de-chrome a little and need some help

Alright guys my bike has way too much chrome on it and I'm looking to break it up a little. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just some black accents and covers. Preferably gloss black. Does anyone make a kit that comes with derby, timer, points covers? I've also got the AN big sucker and was thinking about blacking out the chrome cover. Looking on these websites, I can't seem to find a matching set of anything and like I said it can just be smooth black, doesn't have to be slotted or machined or any of that. Seems like if you can find the derby cover they don't have the others and vice versa. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old 08-19-2017, 07:54 AM
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'Plasti Dip' and then you can peel it off if you don't like it...b.
 
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Spray paint? Chrome is distracting alright...all shiny and bright.
 
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Find a local powder coater. My coater usually get's $10 per piece and even less if you bring a larger quantity.
 
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I thought about plasti-dip, but doesnt the Derby and timing cover get pretty darn hot? I'd hate to do it just to have it melt off.
 
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As mentioned above find a good powder coater. That is the only way to do it right.
 
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Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback
As mentioned above find a good powder coater. That is the only way to do it right.
Totally agree. I had 29 pieces powder coated on my bike. Gloss black. That was the end of the funds I had at the time, I did the motor up at the same time.
I had to do something with the front rim and forks so I plasta-dipped them. I hate it, but it will get me by until this winter
 
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