I purchased a set of V&H Monster Ovals (flat black) and I would like to powder coat/jet hot the heat shields to match. Powder coating is probably the easiest and most readily available.

Question is.....Will powder coating hold up or am I just going to have issues in the future.

Thanks,
Matt

 

Powdercoating is plastic powder that melts at temp. Like 350 to 400 degrees.
Not sure Id want it on an exhaust system.
Jet Hot however is around 1300 degrees?
Doesnt flake or peel (If you use real "jet hot" not an off brand who says "we use the same material"). I fell for that once.
Its easier and cheaper to go powdercoating.
You know what they say about the easy and cheaper way sometimes.
Personally I dont like paying for things twice.

 

Powdercoating might work on the heatshields but I doubt it would hold up over time. I am sure someone has tried this and will chime in and let you know for sure. I am just guessing out loud.

 

I believe r8rs4lf had his heat shields jet coated, maybe he could jump in here if he see's this to answer your question. His bike is the denim black Electrglide, great looking ride BTW
Check it out at the link:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...k-exhaust.html

 

Powder coating is not plastic but a specially formulated paint resin. It will hold up to the heat of heat shields just fine and for as long as it would on any other part. The shields must be thoroughly media blasted first for good adhesion but besides that there's no need for any special "high heat" powder.

 

"The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating
"The most common polymers used are polyester, polyester-epoxy (known as hybrid), straight epoxy (Fusion bonded epoxy) and acrylics."


Ya Id use it on the Heat shields, not the exhaust pipes.
I have used it on heat shields for Street Rod exhaust that gaurded a fuel pump. And intakes.

 

I have had my heat sheilds Jet Hot coated and not powder coated. I talked to a few powdercoaters and they all told me that they could not guarantee the heat shields would not turn colors due to heat. That in itself made me go with Jet Hot.

One thing to consider though..........

If you look closely, there are two seperate heat shields for each head pipe. They come down and meet right below the "six speed" tag. There is another sheild that goes over those two and heads to the rear. At that point there is some friction and the coating has rubbed off some. I'm sure a little stove or BBQ paint would touch up nicely, but it isn't that serious to me. Maybe even a little exhaust wrap underneath if you think that looks better.

 

fatcat has the shields powdercoated not ceramic, so it does hold up, but I would do both mufflers and header shields in ceramic so they match up and you don't have the 2 tone black look

 

rocknrod - I am well aware of theroplastic powders, but let me tell you, if any powder coater uses a thermoplastic powder to coat ANYTHING on a car, truck or motorcycle they are complete idiots and shouldn't be in business. There are different chemistries of thermoset powders designed to perform best in certain capacities. Black polyester or TGIC polyester powders in any gloss level will hold up on heat shields without having a problem with the heat. The only acception are the pipes that have the heat shields welded on rather that clamped. The welds transfer too much heat any the powder will char at those spots. I've been at it for a decade, trust me on this one.

 

Yeah, I know I spelled 'exception' wrong... sor-r-r-y.