» Site Navigation |
|
»
»
»
» Motorcycle Forums
|
|
» Buyers Guide |
|
|
|
» Our Partners |
|
|
|
 |
Oct 18th, 2011, 12:31 pm
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: O Fallon, IL,
Posts: 3,159
|
Frame Powdercoating...
What do you do with the VIN decal if you strip one down to the frame to take to the powdercoater??
__________________
'04 800SS...Strati Pipes, 42t sproket, DiD chain, Evoluzione fender eliminator, ABM Rotors, Carbon Lorane pads, Cogent-Dynamics Forks & Ohlins Shock.
'05 749s...Termi 54mm full system, 41t sproket, DiD chain, Evoluzione fender eliminator, PCIII/custom map, Pazzo Levers, Puig DB Windscreen, Penske Shock, CRS Forks, CF everything.
www.ducati-owners-group.com
"Freedom, for those who fought for it, has a flavor the protected will never know..."
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
Oct 18th, 2011, 1:11 pm
|
#2 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA
Posts: 1,861
|
They can mask it off. Otherwise screw the sticker the frame is stamped anyway.
__________________
2001 748 Custom
2002 998s
2005 999 RS project in 6,739 pieces...
2006 999 Custom
|
|
|
|
Oct 18th, 2011, 1:37 pm
|
#3 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Northern Virginia, VA, USA
Posts: 848
|
The paintters should have techniques (sprays, etc.) that will allow them to safely remove the VIN sticker to re-apply it aafter the frame is re-painted. If they don't, consider looking for another painter - this kind of issue is pretty standard in the auto-painting industry.
__________________
Gary
Brought to you by the Committee to Re-Elect Godzilla
He kicked Ass in Japan, He'll Kick Ass in the UN!
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 18th, 2011, 4:26 pm
|
#4 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Providence, RI, USA
Posts: 1,980
|
Have them mask off the stamped VIN on the head tube, stamping is pretty shallow and I had to grind off the powder to have it exposed after my frame was PC'd.
If they can remove the masking tape after the color goes on but before they clear the frame it will be the best option.
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 18th, 2011, 4:37 pm
|
#5 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
Posts: 192
|
When my 749 frame was powder coated, i had the same concern. The powder coater said not to worry, as it is a lite enough coat to still have serial numbers exposed. They were right.
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 18th, 2011, 8:06 pm
|
#6 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Providence, RI, USA
Posts: 1,980
|
I told my PC guy to mask the numbers and he did mask ... the production date
so this is what my VIN looked like
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 19th, 2011, 9:19 am
|
#7 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Leuven, Flanders, Belgium (Europe)
Posts: 580
|
Be sure they mask or cover the pars where the stearing bearing sits and all locations where there's thread for bolts etc.
__________________
Ducati 900SL MK I n° 92 | Ducati 900SS '94 Trackbike
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 19th, 2011, 9:41 am
|
#8 (permalink)
|
|
Super Senior Poster
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: notginrraw, AP, USA
Posts: 4,762
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmitry
I told my PC guy to mask the numbers and he did mask ... the production date
so this is what my VIN looked like
|
Is that powder or paint? Would you happen to know the paint manufacturer and color code, or is it just PPG "Ducati racing grey". Thinking about getting my frame redone when I change the bodywork over to yellow.
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 19th, 2011, 6:40 pm
|
#9 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Providence, RI, USA
Posts: 1,980
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZDM
Is that powder or paint? Would you happen to know the paint manufacturer and color code, or is it just PPG "Ducati racing grey". Thinking about getting my frame redone when I change the bodywork over to yellow.
|
it was custom mix, he matched it to the original subframe (i have a spare) 3 layers of powder: grey base, "sparkle" and then clear. If I was to do this again I would make sure that he uses less powder.
They were pretty good about plugging the holes and covering every surface where bearings or bolts go in, just had to point them out
|
|
|
|
| Sponsored Links |
Advertisement
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
