Powder Coat - Colors

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Trying to decide which powder coat shade/texture of black to paint my frame. I was thinking Satin black but when I went to go drop off my frame to the Powder Coaters, They must have had 15 different shades of blacks,textures etc to choose from... Flat, to 10%black on up. They also had these interesting textures as well. What are you guys using for black on your frame? Post pics if you can.
 
I just told my powder coater gloss black but I'm doing a restoration. I powder coated everything I could get my hands on including the chrome engine mount and side panels. Just make sure you chase all the threads after.


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I just told my powder coater gloss black but I'm doing a restoration. I powder coated everything I could get my hands on including the chrome engine mount and side panels. Just make sure you chase all the threads after.


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Came out great! I was told they would mask all the holes including Engine mounts, Neck etc..

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Did my frame and bits with "Wet Black" by Tiger Drylac ... awesome!!
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Thanks Glenn - I'll ask the powder coaters if they carry that so I can see a sample.
 

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They did mask most of the holes/threads but I still had to chase the threads. The frame and parts were sandblasted and then everything was out-gassed before powder so I guess there's always some residue. Here's another shot, Its really not that thick but very glossy.[/IMG]
 

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They did mask most of the holes/threads but I still had to chase the threads. The frame and parts were sandblasted and then everything was out-gassed before powder so I guess there's always some residue. Here's another shot, Its really not that thick but very glossy.[/IMG]
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Wet and glossy! What percentage gloss? I was looking at the 60% gloss finish.
 

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Ha. Everyone has different tastes! Im keeping the engine raw looking except for the left and right covers which im polishing. I thought gloss frame, and gloss valve covers (my chrome is farcked) would contrast nicely with the slightly grimey raw engine.
 
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Everybody does black. For mine , I went with something a little different. Take a look at my pic- I used iron glimmer from tiger drylok- it has the slightest bit of texture and has a slight bit of shimmer to it in sunlight. It's a matte finish. Its super durable and does not show scratches. You can see I used it on swing arm, wheels, triple, engine side covers, and fork lowers. Once I de- tab the frame, I will have rest of frame done in same color. I guess my point is, don't be afraid to go out on a limb and pick something besides plain black.
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I'm a fan of matching the frame color to the tins. I would do this myself but I'm going with a flake paint job and flake on the frame of a daily rider is a bad idea. I dig that wrinkle black though.
 
I decided to go with Metallic/Gun metal silver powder. I saw a frame in the shop with this color and lit looked awesome. The silver looks like this.

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My brother had his Audie A6 rims done in this color. Yeah that is bad ass. Was toying with it at one time.
 

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