Durability powder coated frame

Mr.Sweden
Profile picture for user Mr.Sweden
Posts
17
Joined
8/15/2015
Location
Stockholm SE
Mr.Sweden
Edited Date/Time 11/21/2015 12:37pm
Hi

I´m thinking about powdercoating my kx450f -12 frame and swingarm black but im wondering for how long it will look good?

Will it last a season or will it start to chip and scratch of after half the season?

Is it harder to keep clean?

What are your experiences with powdercoated frames?
|
CarlinoJoeVideo
Profile picture for user CarlinoJoeVideo
Posts
7418
Joined
11/30/2013
Location
Portland/Los Angeles, CA US
Fantasy
2561st
CarlinoJoeVideo 11/20/2015 8:11am
11/20/2015 8:11am
My KTM frame wears from my boots but that's about it. In person you can see the wear after just 50 hours. In photos it's hard to tell.
mb
Profile picture for user mb
Posts
769
Joined
7/22/2014
Location
Columbia, SC US
mb 11/20/2015 8:14am
11/20/2015 8:14am
Chipping shouldn't really be an issue. Just look to the KTM and other steel frame bikes of yesteryear for what it will look like when worn.
Charper732
Profile picture for user Charper732
Posts
696
Joined
6/24/2015
Location
Scottdale, GA US
Charper732 11/20/2015 6:35pm
11/20/2015 6:35pm
Mr.Sweden wrote:
Hi I´m thinking about powdercoating my kx450f -12 frame and swingarm black but im wondering for how long it will look good? Will it last a...
Hi

I´m thinking about powdercoating my kx450f -12 frame and swingarm black but im wondering for how long it will look good?

Will it last a season or will it start to chip and scratch of after half the season?

Is it harder to keep clean?

What are your experiences with powdercoated frames?
a wrinkle powder coat is your best option if you are into that kind of look. In my experience it holds up a LOT better than the glossy powder and it won't show imperfections.
Kawasaki-rider 11/21/2015 12:35pm
11/21/2015 12:35pm Edited Date/Time 11/21/2015 12:35pm
Boot wear you'll get the first hour..
Otherwise it holds up great.


Förövrigt är jag svensk också Wink

The Shop

See All »
mcneil909 11/21/2015 12:37pm
11/21/2015 12:37pm
heres my 13 kawi from last year(sold it now) but this was after about 10 hours.. and unfortuantly she was blown up after them 10 in this photo :'(



my suggestion would be to get grip tape for where your boots rub your frame.. other than that youll be set!

Post a reply to: Durability powder coated frame