Powdercoated my Crash Bar
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03-21-2014, 09:53 AM
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03-21-2014, 01:56 PM
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03-21-2014, 02:16 PM
Well all I can say is after 7 years of having powdercoated fork lowers and running all over the midwest over the last 7 years, my fork legs still look new compared to my old fatboy with chrome lowers after 5-6 years they needed to be rechromed. And I was **** retentive back then to wash and wax religeously.
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03-21-2014, 07:47 PM
Anyone thought about longevity?
I have a Ford Ranger, that the oil pan was powder coated at the factory. I rebuilt the engine at about 90,000 miles. When I was cleaning parts up, I noticed the powder coat was peeling. Further inspection showed that rust had formed beneath the powder coat, and only recently had progressed enough to see the peeling.. There were no scratches/scrapes, just unbroken 'bubbling' plastic coating. The Ranger was a '96, and I rebuilt it in 2011.
I also have a lathe, (made in China), that was powder coated at the factory. It began peeling around 3 years from the date of purchase.
Even at low humidity, moisture is still present. Most times, this may not become noticeable for quite a few years. My oil pan on the Ranger lasted 15 years, which ain't bad, but I wouldn't want to have to replace the frame on my bike in 15 years. If you're good with that, don't mind me.
I have a Ford Ranger, that the oil pan was powder coated at the factory. I rebuilt the engine at about 90,000 miles. When I was cleaning parts up, I noticed the powder coat was peeling. Further inspection showed that rust had formed beneath the powder coat, and only recently had progressed enough to see the peeling.. There were no scratches/scrapes, just unbroken 'bubbling' plastic coating. The Ranger was a '96, and I rebuilt it in 2011.
I also have a lathe, (made in China), that was powder coated at the factory. It began peeling around 3 years from the date of purchase.
Even at low humidity, moisture is still present. Most times, this may not become noticeable for quite a few years. My oil pan on the Ranger lasted 15 years, which ain't bad, but I wouldn't want to have to replace the frame on my bike in 15 years. If you're good with that, don't mind me.
Last edited by Def Mute; 03-22-2014 at 12:10 PM.
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03-21-2014, 07:49 PM
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03-22-2014, 07:33 AM
Anyone thought about longevity?
I have a Ford Ranger, that the oil pan was powder coated at the factory. I rebuilt the engine at about 90,000 miles. When I was cleaning parts up, I noticed the powder coat was peeling. Further inspection showed that rust had formed beneath the powder coat, and only recently had progressed enough to see the peeling.. There were no scratches/scrapes, just unbroken 'bubbling' plastic coating. The Ranger was a '96, and I rebuilt it in 2011.
I also have a lathe, (made in China), that was powder coated at the factory. It began peeling around 3 years from the date of purchase.
Even at low humidity, moisture is still present. Most times, this may not become noticeable for quite a years. My oil pan on the Ranger lasted 15 years, which ain't bad, but I wouldn't want to have to replace the frame on my bike in 15 years. If you're good with that, don't mind me.
I have a Ford Ranger, that the oil pan was powder coated at the factory. I rebuilt the engine at about 90,000 miles. When I was cleaning parts up, I noticed the powder coat was peeling. Further inspection showed that rust had formed beneath the powder coat, and only recently had progressed enough to see the peeling.. There were no scratches/scrapes, just unbroken 'bubbling' plastic coating. The Ranger was a '96, and I rebuilt it in 2011.
I also have a lathe, (made in China), that was powder coated at the factory. It began peeling around 3 years from the date of purchase.
Even at low humidity, moisture is still present. Most times, this may not become noticeable for quite a years. My oil pan on the Ranger lasted 15 years, which ain't bad, but I wouldn't want to have to replace the frame on my bike in 15 years. If you're good with that, don't mind me.
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