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Offline davecara

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Frame refinishing
« on: February 02, 2016, 05:16:41 PM »
I'm about to start my resto proper on the 400/4 I'm doing with my Dad.
Can anyone advise what the oe finish was on the frame? Ie paint/powder coat/stove enamel?
And, what would be best to replicate it? It's a budget but and bolt resto (if there is such a thing!) but I don't mind paying out for a great finish.
Any help or advice appreciated!

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2016, 06:28:03 PM »
This is a great debate, I always powder my frames as they are used in all weathers. If going for a black frame, go for satin black as gloss looks too tarty and the satin is a good match. 

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2016, 07:57:42 PM »
I recently had mine powder coated black with a zinc chromate undercoat. It looks good and seems to be well attached.
£97 for frame and rear forks including sand blasting, which I thought was reasonable.

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2016, 08:29:12 PM »
£97 seems bloody brilliant seeing as Ive just had one quote back for frame and swingarm in satin for £175!

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2016, 09:19:23 PM »
Not sure where you are mate but the company is  Rugby Powdercoating, 19 Paynes La, Rugby CV21 2UH. I found them really helpful and they're fairly close to me.

www.rugbypowdercoating.co.uk/

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2016, 09:44:04 PM »
£97 seems bloody brilliant seeing as Ive just had one quote back for frame and swingarm in satin for £175!

You will need all black metal parts done, frame, swing arm, centre stand, side stand, bottom & top yoke, battery box, foot pegs, clock bracket ect,ect. This will save you a ton of hassle later & all will match.

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2016, 10:27:13 PM »
£97 seems bloody brilliant seeing as Ive just had one quote back for frame and swingarm in satin for £175!

You will need all black metal parts done, frame, swing arm, centre stand, side stand, bottom & top yoke, battery box, foot pegs, clock bracket ect,ect. This will save you a ton of hassle later & all will match.

I wasnt going to get the Yokes done as in my experience it doesnt look right, powder seems a bit too thick if that makes sense? I was just going to get the frame, centre and side stands, peg mounts and the headlight and clock brackets. The rest will get painted

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2016, 08:59:52 AM »
Looks fine to me on the yokes. I am getting on a bit and my eyes are not what they used to be ;) >>
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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2016, 12:48:11 PM »
had all my yokes done and they look great. 8)
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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2016, 12:57:42 PM »
had all my yokes done and they look great. 8)

We don't really want to know what you do with your yokes Paul  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2016, 08:17:14 AM »
Hard or runny they are fine Trigger, but never snotty :-[
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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2016, 11:14:44 AM »
I painted mine, easier to touch up if you get a chip.

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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2016, 11:55:33 AM »
I would not powder coat it simply because they were never powder coated.

I think RAL 9005 satinblack paint comes very close.
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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2016, 12:18:00 PM »
I would not powder coat it simply because they were never powder coated.
I kinda agree... zinc, primer, coro-protect undercoat, 2 thin layers satin black...

I'd also fear unseen corrosion pockets building underneath...
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Re: Frame refinishing
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2016, 12:35:23 PM »
I know some Z1 Kawa and some CB750 KO guys that deeply regret to have powder coated their bikes.

Hard to get rid of that stuff once its there.
cheers, Uli

 

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