How shiney (or dull) is your black powder coat? - Ducati.ms

TommyA · May 4th, 2009, 3:41 pm

I am in the process of getting stuff ready for the powder coater and was wondering...for those that have done this already, what gloss of black did you go with (high gloss, semi gloss, satin, flat)?

I think gloss would be good for the rear subframe, but for the triples, it seems like it would be too shiney.

Your powder coating experience/opinions please...

Borracho · May 4th, 2009, 3:52 pm

I did semi-gloss on everything; rear subframe, skid plate, Riz chain/oil cooler hose guard and engine side cases.

If I were to do it all over; gloss on the rear subframe. I like the semi but I think the gloss would look better.

IMHO; semi-gloss on the triples.

TommyA · May 4th, 2009, 4:01 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borracho

I did semi-gloss on everything; rear subframe, skid plate, Riz chain/oil cooler hose guard and engine side cases.

If I were to do it all over; gloss on the rear subframe. I like the semi but I think the gloss would look better.

IMHO; semi-gloss on the triples.

Thanks Borracho!

HYPER01 · May 4th, 2009, 4:14 pm

I did semi gloss on the rear mouting brackets for the foot pegs.
I like it.

HYPER01 · May 4th, 2009, 4:19 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borracho

I did semi-gloss on everything; rear subframe, skid plate, Riz chain/oil cooler hose guard and engine side cases.

If I were to do it all over; gloss on the rear subframe. I like the semi but I think the gloss would look better.

IMHO; semi-gloss on the triples.

I would like to do the same thing to the sub frame.
Please, can you send me a picture (PM) where I can see your sub frame.

thanks
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Borracho · May 4th, 2009, 5:03 pm

Just PM'd ya!

sick50ford · May 4th, 2009, 5:30 pm

i went for the satin parts and chrome subframe but thats just the ruff riderz in me

Borracho · May 4th, 2009, 5:34 pm

Hey sick50ford! Enough with the chit chat and put that bad boy back together! I'm itchin to see how she looks!

sick50ford · May 4th, 2009, 5:37 pm

I was waiting on seals coming from italy, just got the call from the dealer. also the powdercoater had to redo the front wheel because of some runs. i guess the candy is tough to put down

Borracho · May 4th, 2009, 5:41 pm

Hehehe...yeah, it took my dealer about a week to get those seals.

I can't wait to see how she looks. Those wheels look sweet.