3-400 degrees isn't all that hot really. I don't see it doing any damage to your fork's lowers. I don't know a whole lot about magnesium, so I could be wrong, but generally speaking 3-400 degrees is pretty insignificant as far as metal and temperature are concerned.
Catastrophic fork failure is not something I want to test over fork color. Powder coating is just a bad idea for fork lowers.I am going to paint it with self etching primer and the best enamal paint I can find at either an auto store or marine equipment supply shop. Marine paint is pretty damb tough if I remember correctly.
Surely the durability comes down to the quality of the clear coat and how many layers you put on after the spray paint.
no. also, powdercoat has no clear.
"Clear powder coating serves the same purpose as clear coat wet paint. It protects the underlying finish and adds depth and luster to the surface. Clear powder coat is applied as a second coat and shot while the piece is still hot. Then the piece is returned to the oven for a second curing process. Use clear powder coating on any piece that exposure to elements could cause it to fade or be subject to damage."http://www.custompowdercoating.com/faq.html sorry mate but they make clear powder coat
they also make pink sparkle powdercoat... not what I was getting at...
you do not need to get a clear coat done for powdercoat, it is a single stage process. unlike most paint where there is a base coat, colour coat, and clear coat... and often multiple of each.
they also make pink sparkle powdercoat... not what I was getting at...
you do not need to get a clear coat done for powdercoat, it is a single stage process. unlike most paint where there is a base coat, colour coat, and clear coat... and often multiple of each.
they also make pink sparkle powdercoat... not what I was getting at...
you do not need to get a clear coat done for powdercoat, it is a single stage process. unlike most paint where there is a base coat, colour coat, and clear coat... and often multiple of each.
I just finish painting my Boxxer lower. I used car mag paint. It's super strong but ou dont have to much color choice. The othe bad ting about this pait, it smell REALLY strong when you paint it, so you need a mask.
I just finish painting my Boxxer lower. I used car mag paint. It's super strong but ou dont have to much color choice. The othe bad ting about this pait, it smell REALLY strong when you paint it, so you need a mask.
The result of my work: snip
hey are the letters sprayed on there aswell ? i just got hold of some dirt cheap 04-05 boxxers(one with no v mounts) and they are hand painted with a brush so im going to strip em down and have a play with an air brush anyone got any ideas ?
i was thinking gloss black on the bottom being cut into by the moster energy clawmarks in either their blue or green and fading into blue or green at the top
Hey everyone, I am looking at painting my fox 40 lowers and was wondering if anyone had any insight on the best paint (brand) to use. I painted my frame last year with automotive paint and auto motive grade etching primer but the paint had no durability. This is after I had spent a week painting. I did sand it between every coat and let every coat dry for a day as well. Anyone have any luck with spray bombing?