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Can the lower fork sliders be powder coated? I have a set torn down and I am cleaning them up. I would like to beadblast them and then powder coat them. I have heard that structural items like aluminum rims and such should not be power coated because the heat involved in the powder coating process can weaken aluminum. I do not know if this is true or not? Temperatures above 400 degree's on aluminum is suppose to cause changes in the structure of the aluminum making it brittle. Can anyone verify this??? I would like the fork sliders to look good but do not want to create a unsafe condition. Thanks!!
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Dan ( A.K.A.- MacGyver ) -
I don't think that all powder coat needs to be baked at high temperatures. I thought some aluminum bike frames came powdercoated (?)2010 Kawasaki Z1000
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Re: powder coat question?
Sure, so can a lot of other parts:Originally posted by excess11
Can the lower fork sliders be powder coated?
Ken TalbotComment
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Eastwood makes some nice starter kits and their powders cure at about 350 degrees.
Not sure how to put a link in a post but they have a video on their website.
Mike Giroir
79 XS-1100 Special
Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.Comment
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OK, let me try this again.
Mike Giroir
79 XS-1100 Special
Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.Comment
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