What paint for the frame ?

What paint for the frame ? 22 Mar 2006 20:18 #33583

dan76kz900
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Well, I haven’t stripped by bike down yet - maybe this weekend It'll be bare.

I was thinking of what kind of paint to use on the frame..

2 stage base/clear - car paint, use with a spray paint gun
Single stage enamel - car paint, spray paint gun
Aerosol spray can paint
Powder coat

What do u guys think will look best ? I'm afraid the base/clear will look too shiny. I'd go with powder coating but its too expensive. I do have a eastwood hotcoat powder coater, but I dont have a oven big enough or a infrared light

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What paint for the frame ? 23 Mar 2006 04:45 #33622

btchalice Offline User Posts: 760 Thank you received: 7	i used duplicolor high heat ceramic on mine kzrider.com/component/option,com_joomlab...id,6/id,30738/#30738 Terry Meyer / Wichita KS 76 kz900 w/1000 motor TWZTD I am not driving too fast, I'm flying too low.
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What paint for the frame ? 23 Mar 2006 05:01 #33625

KzJim Offline User Posts: 191 Thank you received: 4	What price were you quoted for powder coating?.... im curious, i charge $250 for a finished product. Naiveté in grownups is often charming, but when coupled with vanity, it is indistinguishable from stupidity. Tis better to remain silent and thought a fool - than to speak up and remove all doubt. Did ever think that maybe you've been doing it wrong all these years?
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What paint for the frame ? 23 Mar 2006 07:23 #33658

dan76kz900 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 103 Thank you received: 0	btchalice: did u think it was nessicary to have the high heat stuff ? KzJim: I didnt get a quote.. cuz I know its gonna be too much.. So, you do powder coating ? I bet it's a pain to sandblast these frame thoughly.. or is there some kind of good dipping trick ?
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What paint for the frame ? 23 Mar 2006 08:58 #33684

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Yes i have a small PC'ing biz, I have a guy that blasts my frames for $25. No hastle for me..

I charge $250 for a frame, any color. I sanded my 900 by hand the first time.. what a pain that was... i'll never touch another frame with a peice of sandpaper ever again. Sandblasting is well worth the $.

Naiveté in grownups is often charming, but when coupled with vanity, it is indistinguishable from stupidity.
Tis better to remain silent and thought a fool - than to speak up and remove all doubt.
Did ever think that maybe you've been doing it wrong all these years?