Frame refinishing

[davecara]

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!

[Trigger]

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. 

[Dave487]

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.

[davecara]

£97 seems bloody brilliant seeing as Ive just had one quote back for frame and swingarm in satin for £175!

[Dave487]

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/

[Trigger]

£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.

[davecara]

£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

[Trigger]

Looks fine to me on the yokes. I am getting on a bit and my eyes are not what they used to be >>

[paul G]

had all my yokes done and they look great.

[Trigger]

had all my yokes done and they look great.

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

[paul G]

Hard or runny they are fine Trigger, but never snotty

[Bodd]

I painted mine, easier to touch up if you get a chip.

[Sgt.Pinback]

I would not powder coat it simply because they were never powder coated.

I think RAL 9005 satinblack paint comes very close.

[ST1100]

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...

[Sgt.Pinback]

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.