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Old 12-26-2010, 04:33 PM
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What's up guys, I'm wanting to powder coat the triple tris and lower feet of my front end. Was just gonna see if anyone had any suggestions or advice I should be looking out for before I do it! Thanks guys
 
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Old 12-26-2010, 04:41 PM
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Who's doing it? If you dont have anyone look into the powder pro....they do great work!
 
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Sup Bro, I had my entire front end powderd, Only thing I left was the Light bar and my lights. My advice, is to have someone who knows what their doin, cause if you dont it will look like crap. You can really tell if the powder coater doesnt know what hes doin cause it will stick out and look like ***. Heres some pics of mine
 

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Old 12-27-2010, 09:25 AM
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Lucky for me I know the guy that does my work. Here is my 2 cents.

A) NEVER pay in advance.

B) If you don't like what you see when you pick it up make them redo it.

Good luck! Post pics.
 
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Old 12-27-2010, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bbeavers76
Lucky for me I know the guy that does my work. Here is my 2 cents.

A) NEVER pay in advance.

B) If you don't like what you see when you pick it up make them redo it.

Good luck! Post pics.
I agree, I had my entire front end done and when he got done there was a few blemishes. I didn't have to tell him to redo it he just did. He had to resand blast it all and re coat it, but it was worth it! He knew I wouldn't settle for anything less than perfect.

Make sure you get what you pay for, mine $400.
 
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Old 12-27-2010, 11:58 PM
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Powder coated front ends sure change the whole look of the bike.
 
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we coat them all the time man if you are looking for a good coater, our work is all over the forum and we a sponser
 
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I use Joe (the good looking lad above) for my customers. I ship to him with the comfort of dropping them off at the local FedEx. I get them back, get them to my customer(s), thy are are happy, do not bitch due to the work being perfect. They move on to the next thing and I do not hear another thing about it, no drama!

Just call Joe, send it and forget it..... No drama!
 
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thanks howard!
 
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Flashover: I said what I said about Joe, No more secrets. No more lies. Just the truth. Ugly honesty. ...

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