jtmny1999 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hi Guys, I want to paint my motorcycle levers black. The problem is I know sooner or later the paint will come off. Any of you guys know whats the best paint for that without powder coating it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Aint gonna happen bud. Unless you avoid useing your levers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmny1999 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 I figured....Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I dunno, if you could 'milk' the metal with a sandblaster or something then spray a metal etching primer it would give you a good base to lay some good hard auto paint over. The canned stuff wouldnt work for this. Then get a STRONG clear. DuPont clears have a reputation for being diamond hard when cured, lol. If you dont use DuPont for the color coat make sure the clear is compatable with whatever base you do use. I would think it would last a long time, It may need touch up down the road but I'd think it would last a while under heavy use. Good auto finishs can really take a beating. I dont know if you're wanting to go that heavily into it though. If you had the tools it wouldnt cost much at all and wouldnt take long. Couple hours I'd think. If you have to pay someone to do it I have no idea what it would cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workinprogress Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Why dont you want to powder coat them? Seems to be the best solution, pc has good abrasion resistance, but not impact resistance if applied too thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 If they are anodized silver aluminum, which they probably are, you could send them out to get stripped and re-anodized in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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