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Post by aerologic on Mar 15, 2009 18:29:26 GMT -5
I want to make my muffler heat shields look better. What is a good way to restore these? Paint? What kind?
Thanks as usual!
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Post by deadmeat on Mar 15, 2009 19:49:51 GMT -5
I used BBQ spray paint. Heat resistant and nice semi gloss finish.
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Post by aerologic on Mar 15, 2009 19:55:46 GMT -5
Is BBQ a brand? I don't think I have heard of it. Or is there a special paint for BBQ's? Would a Lowe's have it? I guess the heat shields are black, right?
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Post by deadmeat on Mar 15, 2009 20:34:52 GMT -5
Sorry, I should have elaborated, Krylon #1618 BBQ and Stove Black paint. Lowes probably has it. Check fit for clearance along edges and center openings, adjust as required. Remove and wire brush all rust and old paint off. Dings and creases will show up. I used a deep well socket and soft taps with a hammer to remove dings. Sand with 400 grit and paint. Let dry and install.
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Post by Crusader on Mar 16, 2009 0:59:52 GMT -5
i had mine powdercoated cost about 20 AUD (10 USD) holding strong  |
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Post by suzukiclub on Mar 16, 2009 3:48:32 GMT -5
I use a Satin Black aerosole spray
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Post by aerologic on Mar 16, 2009 6:33:13 GMT -5
Great ideas! Thanks all.
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Post by aerologic on Mar 17, 2009 11:10:14 GMT -5
I got a local quote for $100.00 for powder coating both shields. I'm not sure if cleanup is included.
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Post by Jess on Mar 17, 2009 14:16:18 GMT -5
Cleanup... does that include dent removal?
If they are beat up... not a bad price. It takes patience to straighten them well.
If it is just blasting and coating... 100 bucks is expensive. I will do a set for half of that... (there will be shipping as well)
If I can help... Let me know. Lots of other stuff can be powder coated as well... calipers, master cyl, steering head... ect.
With the exception of the frame and tank(they can be done, just not advisable)... Any metal bit can be powder coated.
I can now get powder in at least 500 different colors... from the largest powder supplier in the US.
Best,
Jess
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Post by aerologic on Mar 17, 2009 14:59:10 GMT -5
I doubt if they included dent removal. I have an email out to them if they even included bead blasting, etc. I may just paint them for now. I'll decide in a few days. Fortunately mine don't really have a lot of dents and a wire brush would work pretty well.
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Post by Jess on Mar 23, 2009 16:00:12 GMT -5
If you want them done stock...
I have a powder that is almost indistinguishable from stock.
50 bucks and shipping...
I can have them turned around in one week.
Let me know,
Best,
Jess
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Post by aerologic on Mar 25, 2009 13:29:01 GMT -5
Thanks Jess. I think I'll get it done locally. I'd like to make some contacts locally that do this kind of work. To tell you the truth I hate boxing things up for shipment. I'm lazy.
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Post by Crusader on Mar 26, 2009 0:52:19 GMT -5
i had my frame powdercoated whats the problem with powdercoating the frame??
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Post by Jess on Mar 26, 2009 8:24:27 GMT -5
Powder is an outstanding insulator. It can cause all kinds of gremlins with the electrical system due to grounding issues. Also, powder is next to impossible to touch up. If it becomes chipped or scratched the only way to repair it is to stip the entire frame and redo...  Neither problem is very fun... Therefore I will never powder coat another frame. Just my 2 cents. Best, Jess |
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Post by suzsmokeyallan on Apr 19, 2009 14:53:27 GMT -5
I removed the guards and found them to be rather battered and sunken in between the screw holes, a common problem when people lean/push on them etc.
To repair this sunken issue i placed the guards on two blocks of wood distanced between the screw holes on that section being repaired and tapped on the raised inside edges of the guard with a small body hammer to straighten it back level.
It was a simple and easy job working carefully and soon the guards were looking as originally intended.
A few small dents and some other areas of concern were repaired with a round blunt ended chisel from the inside. Since they are sooo soft id like to sand blast them but i suspect the guy will bend them up again with the sand blaster since its not a small unit for such jobs, but more a big commercial unit.
I'll have to ask him about the items and see if he can do it while im there to confirm the guards dont get bent again from the process.
If this cant be done i'll have to do the paint remover slow process cleanup since they now look correct and i dont want anymore issues with them.
The sand blaster would be nice if i can get it done since it will leave a texture on the metal that closely matches the original paint.
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