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extreme painting - 9/18/2008 9:56:25 PM

batthembabyblues

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So I decided I want my D&D muffler and pipe, gas cap, and stator cover to be black and will be taking my bike apart tomorrow. I know for sure that I will be getting the muffler, pipe, and stator cover sandblasted, but I''m questioning whether or not I can paint the gas cap. Do I need to just buy a black gas cap or is it possible to paint it? My plan for the pipe and muffler is to paint them myself using high temp header paint after they''re sandblasted. I was also going to have the stator cover powder coated, but I''m questioning whether it''s worth it or not because I could just paint it myself...but I kind of like the idea of powder coating because the glossy finish would match the left cowl.

what do you guys think?

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RE: extreme painting - 9/19/2008 12:24:57 AM

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IMO, since you are taking everything apart anyway just powdercoat everything. Nice finish, more durable than paint. For the gas cap, there''s the latch, hinge and keyhole to worry about. I would just buy aftermarket. Might save you some problems.

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RE: extreme painting - 9/19/2008 12:37:09 AM

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the guy at the powder coat place told me you can''t powder coat an exhaust because it gets too hot...

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RE: extreme painting - 9/19/2008 3:49:21 AM

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Yeah the exhaust will definitely need a high temp paint or tape. They have that black tape for exhausts, not sure how clean it would look though but it a removable option. I had a bad experience with high temp paint melting once so make sure its good stuff and test it somehow first before ruining a nice exhaust system.

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RE: extreme painting - 9/19/2008 3:49:24 PM

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This is a bit off topic but are there any heat resistant decals that can be used on an exhaust? Or is that not really an option.

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RE: extreme painting - 9/20/2008 12:06:42 AM

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Yes there are heat resistant foil decals specifically designed for m/c cans. Check ebay or sites that sell bike customization stuff.

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RE: extreme painting - 9/20/2008 1:00:11 AM

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Well I know you have to be careful to cure the paint and follow all the directions. Should I paint the pipe and slip on? This paint is good for up to 2000 degrees so I think we''re solid, and I''m getting it sandblasted first.

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RE: extreme painting - 9/20/2008 6:13:36 AM

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I wouldn''t paint the pipe, and I would still test the paint on an old can or something. You don''t want to go ruining a D&D full system. By the way what bike is it? Can you post any current pics? Might help with the questions.

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RE: extreme painting - 9/20/2008 12:18:13 PM

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CBR600F4. Well it''s in pieces so I can''t take pictures and I don''t think I have any pictures of it with a full side view. The paint will definitely hold up, the whole system gets no where near 2000 degrees and I really hate chrome with a passion so I would rather just paint it. If the paint fails I can always just have it rechromed right? sandblasting shouldn''t change anything...

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