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Jman

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Going to get some powder coating done at Thermal Tech Coatings in Hopewell, Va. The Evotech FE paint is flaking off where I had bent it less than 3 degrees to get better visibility with the Watsens. The other two pieces back there are stainless and a greenish black bracket. Since my radiator guards did not come out that great either, I thought - what the heck, might as well get it all done at once in the same color. I've heard really good things about this company - like people coming from all over the state and beyond to have them do the work. Will take some after shots, but here is the before pic on tail pieces....
 
I have noticed that the Evotech bracket fit really tight against the Leo Vince bracket. I ended up machining down and adjusting the brackets to leave a gap to account for the space the powder coating will take up on the surfaces.
 
Just got the pieces back today. The semi-gloss looks really sharp to me. Looking forward to putting it all back together on the bike.
 
Just got the pieces back today. The semi-gloss looks really sharp to me. Looking forward to putting it all back together on the bike.
Nice. Just makes me realise even more I need to get off my ass and find someone to powder coat bits for me, or buy that powder-coating kit I've got my eye on on ebay.
 
Wow....just put the radiator guards back on and they match the radiator exactly (along with the kick stands and other various parts).:Flash:
 
Nice. Just makes me realise even more I need to get off my ass and find someone to powder coat bits for me, or buy that powder-coating kit I've got my eye on on ebay.

Sanger, I hope to see how your findings are using that kit if you get it.
 
Just got the pieces back today. The semi-gloss looks really sharp to me. Looking forward to putting it all back together on the bike.
they ...the parts look sharp, just wondering what the costs are , and how do charge ...eg weight , mass size & shape.... and can they coat alloys ???? Daryl
 
They can coat any metal that will hold a static electrical charge. :D Of course, it has to withstand the baking temperatures as well.
 
Got the FE somewhat together...will attach tomorrow for the final assembly.
 
they ...the parts look sharp, just wondering what the costs are , and how do charge ...eg weight , mass size & shape.... and can they coat alloys ???? Daryl

What Eric said. In regards to cost, I'm sure that will vary from place to place and quality to quality. I paid 80 for the radiator guards, Evotech FE assembly, Leo bracket and inner stock tail bracket. Probably a little high, but the quality seems good and it includes bead blasting and all the prep work.
 
What Eric said. In regards to cost, I'm sure that will vary from place to place and quality to quality. I paid 80 for the radiator guards, Evotech FE assembly, Leo bracket and inner stock tail bracket. Probably a little high, but the quality seems good and it includes bead blasting and all the prep work.

For the blast and prep work included, that's a very fair price and it looks like they did a fantastic job! :D
 
Looks good, man. Will you be road-ready Sunday?

I know you'll be on call... maybe a local ride is in order?
 
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