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joeangi · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject: Paint for swingarm/ rear drive?

Since I have the swing arm and rear drive off, I was wondering what to use to give them a fresh coat of paint. My rear drive is a little scratched up. Does anyone have something that they have had good luck with....or just go with a rustoleum?

Thanks for any advice.

Joe

PHIL1601UK · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject:

If it's black, I cleaned mine up and used Hammerite Black 'Satin' with good results, 3 or 4 coats at 15 minute intervals.
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joeangi · Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply, I will try to find that brand.

Joe

Shoganai · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:23 am Post subject:

If is were me, I would powder coat them, but that would mean you would have to remove all the guts out of the final drive.

Something I might be facing with Blue Streak (headbanging on wall)
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joeangi · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:46 am Post subject:

Would LOVE to go that route.....but too much work and $ for now. I think I am going to powder coat the wheels though...before new tires go on.

Joe

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject:

Hey OTG, you reading this thread???
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Off the grid · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject:

Yeah, still not the same as a true black FD.
But I guess it's still better than that hideous silver.

/finger the silver FD
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PHIL1601UK · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

The Hammerite gives it a nice matt finish - done correctly it looks like new.
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