Powder Coating

Suzuki7
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So I'm working on my rebuilding my 99 rm125, and I want to powder coat my rims black. I was thinking thinking of trying to do it myself, or is it best to send it and get it professional done. Also where could I send it out to?
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MOTORSPORTFOX
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MOTORSPORTFOX 1/25/2017 6:58am
1/25/2017 6:58am
Chad at Eleven10 mods does it. He did my frame and has done rims/hubs/spokes before
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JWACK 1/25/2017 10:32am
1/25/2017 10:32am
Powder coat on wheels is not ideal. It's not durable enough. Have them anodized or buy new black ones.
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Gooose 1/25/2017 9:58pm
1/25/2017 9:58pm Edited Date/Time 1/25/2017 9:58pm
I'd have them anodized.
Powdering can get you pretty good results, and when applied right it will holdup well.
Usually when I powder aluminum I'll bake the part first so it can "outgas" or bring the gasses and oils to the surface, then blast then bake and bam u got some fresh looking parts.
I've done a few parts this way with great results. No bike rims but probably 5 sets of hubs, silencer, skid plate. No pro by any means but am happy with the results and after seeing what a buddy got done locally I'm more than happy with results.
Good luck whatever route you decide to go.
K-dubbb
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K-dubbb 1/26/2017 5:14am
1/26/2017 5:14am
I got my rims and hubs powdered.

Has held up pretty good but chips off pretty easily mounting tires - use lots of soap and water and be patient, could argue that it makes you a better/cleaner tire changer Wink

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