00ShEeKidD Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 If i sand prime spray paint and clear coat my a-arms and swing arm, anyone know how it will hold up? Also polishing>does that hold up at all??? let me know thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 i would say depending on what u ride in. if its trails or fields anything with tall weeds rocks or loose sand the bottoms wont last long and depending on the color u prolly wont notice any scratches on the top. as far as the polished im not real sure cuase im not all up on the polish stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoin39 Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 For a long lasting finish go with powder coating, I had my frame,a-arms, and swingarm all done last winter and only the bottom of the frame is showing wear and I ride in gravel pits, trails, tracks etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamaha350 Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 powdercoating a-arms is not a good idea, weekens them. go with chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 powdercoating a-arms is not a good idea, weekens them. go with chrome. ??? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 powdercoating a-arms is not a good idea, weekens them. go with chrome. ??? Really? umm no, the chromeing process makes metal weaker. powder coating them and having them heated at the proper temp may mess with the molicules in the metal but by no way does it make it weaker, if the metal got so hot it was glowing, then it would make it weaker, but powder coating is alot cheaper then polishing or chrome and alot more durable then just regular paint. just my thoughts though. later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamaha350 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 chrome doesnt use heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 chrome doesnt use heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 chrome doesnt use heat. its not the heat that makes the metal weaker its the chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamaha350 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 but it is still sronger than powdercoating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNEDEMON Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Powder coating does not affect the metalergy (molecular properties of the steel) and typically the temperatures are under 400 deg. F.(not hot enough to re-temper quality grades of steel) Chrome on the other hand is done with electrolisis and can induce "hydrogen embritlement" releasing of the hydrogen molecules from the material being chromed, leads to brittle steel depending upon the composition ( chromeoly, chrome silicon, chrome vanadium, etc..) Bottom line = powder coating is good if done correctly, Chrome is dangerous at best depending on the properties of the material being used. Dunedemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Powder coating does not affect the metalergy (molecular properties of the steel) and typically the temperatures are under 400 deg. F.(not hot enough to re-temper quality grades of steel) Chrome on the other hand is done with electrolisis and can induce "hydrogen embritlement" releasing of the hydrogen molecules from the material being chromed, leads to brittle steel depending upon the composition ( chromeoly, chrome silicon, chrome vanadium, etc..) Bottom line = powder coating is good if done correctly, Chrome is dangerous at best depending on the properties of the material being used. Dunedemon. well said dunedemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNEDEMON Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Thanks Evil, just don't want to see people mis-led. If some one is more knowledeable on the subject or has a different view I'd love to hear it. Dunedemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 WELL CHROME, IM NOT TO SURE OF, BUT POWDER COATING, IVE BEEN IT IT FOR A FEW YEARS ID LIKE TO HERE FROM SOME PLATERS TOO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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