Shane661
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posted March 11, 2009 05:10 PM
Swingarm Paint?
I need to paint this:
Powder coating is not an option right now. What is cheap and works well for you guys?
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kawasakijockey
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posted March 11, 2009 06:35 PM
Shane, who did that arm for you? If you want to paint it gloss black just put appliance epoxy spray paint on it. Tougher than standard spray paint.
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Shane661
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posted March 11, 2009 06:40 PM
Doug Ray at Spencer Cycles did the arm...
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kawasakijockey
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posted March 11, 2009 06:45 PM
You mind telling what it cost?
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Shane661
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posted March 11, 2009 06:48 PM
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Shane661
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posted March 11, 2009 06:51 PM
More photos and details on the arm here:
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=40269&pagenumber=15
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dalymon67
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posted March 12, 2009 01:18 AM
ALUMA-HYDE II
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1117&title=ALUMA-HYDE~%20II
I have used this product quite a bit with good results.
Just follow the directions and DO NOT rush it.
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aliveagain
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posted March 12, 2009 02:16 AM
I'll have to remember about the epoxy paint as I like to put a coat on the clutch ,alternator, sprocket and crank position covers.Cleaning the bike with degreasers makes the regular paint run but this stuff says it holds up to those products.
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zx13r
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posted March 12, 2009 06:37 AM
Polish it....Use some air craft stripper to get the rest of the paint off and polish it out!!! the front of the swing arm is the only hardest part to polish (because it is sandcast) just use a DA for that with some 230 grit. Thew new sections and sides on it will polish up fast.
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06redzx14
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posted March 12, 2009 11:17 AM
I have the same arm. I just painted mine it's holding up well, but I'll have it powder coated when the tracks close again. The only places that the paint is coming off is where my nitrous lines rub it when I'm not using the bottle
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Shane661
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posted March 12, 2009 11:30 AM
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I have the same arm. I just painted mine it's holding up well, but I'll have it powder coated when the tracks close again. The only places that the paint is coming off is where my nitrous lines rub it when I'm not using the bottle
What kind of paint did you use?
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Shane661
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posted April 11, 2009 04:18 PM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 12 Apr 2009 00:18
Ok, well, went with the rattle can job. I've had good luck in the past with cheap paint, so we'll see this time...it is indoor/outdoor paint. 
Only a couple of weeks until racing starts and I can't seem to get motivated...
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KZScott
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posted April 11, 2009 10:44 PM
you know Ali wont let you hear the end of it if you arent ready to race....
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Stuart Racing
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posted April 12, 2009 11:03 AM
Nice looking arm....Mine is polished and is a pain to keep it looking that way....You can just spray another coat on if your`s starts looking rough....Good job...
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posted April 15, 2009 08:13 AM
Edited By: VincentHill on 15 Apr 2009 19:31
Shane, AutoZone and Advance Automotive aad few other places sell Caliper and Brake Paint! Has some ceramic and Barke cleaner does not bother it! 2 different companies make it one is a lot better than the other! I used it for my wheels and before the spray dried I tried to clean off the Overspray and it was HARD to do! Good stuff
VHT-SP734 CALIPER, DRUM & ROTOR PAINT GLOSS BLACK.
VHT brake, caliper, drum, and rotor paints are innovative formulations that can handle tough situations while resisting heat up to 900 degrees F. They provide excellent durability and weather resistance, as well as resistance to chipping, cracking, and fading. They're ideal for custom-detailing your car, truck, SUV, or other vehicle.
Price: $8.25
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It is "Almost" as good as Powder Coat and better than Black Epoxy (In case you ever have to weld anything!
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