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Powder Coat
« on: February 23, 2011, 11:14:05 AM »
Thinking about powder coating the chrome lowers & turn signals on my black diamond 2011 SESG. Is this a stupid idea?
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 11:39:50 AM »
Seems like a subjective choice.  Certainly not stupid.  I once powder coated the rear signals on a Titan to match the black rear fender.  I was happy with the results... 
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 11:40:36 AM »
Harley sells black lowers for a faster turn around! And no you are not crazy! There are pictures of my 03 Glide floating around up here that is all blacked out.
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 12:39:23 PM »
Not if you like the stealth look, cheaper than chrome.
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2011, 02:19:10 PM »
You can also get translucent powder coating over the chrome. Not sure what you think of that idea. All the chrome on the bike below was coated with a copper translucent powder coat.

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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 02:30:17 PM »
Here's a better picture.
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2011, 03:27:14 PM »
Personally, I would keep those chrome lowers for resale purposes and powder coat a cheap pair of take offs...a super easy find on eBay...IMHO

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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2011, 05:50:22 PM »
Keeping the chrome lowers for resale makes a lot of sense. Thanks.
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2011, 10:14:02 PM »
 I've got a stock set of lowers boxed and ready to go if you need them.....
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2011, 08:25:02 AM »
Like this????
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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2011, 08:51:25 AM »
see? you've already got options...

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Re: Powder Coat
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2011, 08:18:48 PM »
I thought the chrome turn signals looked out of place also on my black/crimson, but I like the balance with the chrome lowers. Let us know what you decide. No matter what your decision is it will be the right one because it's YOUR bike. Don't forget the pictures!
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