painting forks

[kris_fz6]

hey guys, i just got my bike back in july, and have made a few mods my self. i was thinking about changing the color of my forks from silver to black. should i paint this my self, or just shell out the money to have them powder coated? thoughts and comments please. thanks

 

[Scab]

It depends on what you mean by "painting them yourself." If you know how to do professional automotive paint, then by all means, do so. I have done that myself with excellent results. If you are referring to some rattle-cans, then I would have to say go with the powder-coating. It is a harse area for paint to live. Lots of rocks and road crap get thrown in that area. I don't see the rattle-can surviving.

 

[kris_fz6]

It depends on what you mean by \"painting them yourself.\" If you know how to do professional automotive paint, then by all means, do so. I have done that myself with excellent results. If you are referring to some rattle-cans, then I would have to say go with the powder-coating. It is a harse area for paint to live. Lots of rocks and road crap get thrown in that area. I don't see the rattle-can surviving.

my friend can do professional painting, so no rattle cans involved. i was just wondering which would be better. if you get them powder coated, do you have to drain the oil out of the shocks?

 

[rent-a-reaper]

to my knowledge (someone correct me if i'm wrong) powdercoat has to be baked on....so draining the forks would be a good idea.