Painting the side rails ?

[nitto12ss]

What kind of prep work is needed to paint the side rails. I remember hearing something about paint not sticking well to the powder coat, so what needs to be done to ensure proper adhesion? I just did the DIY cheese grater eliminator and want everything to match. Thanks in advance[up]
Walter.

 

[JOEL9]

i'm pretty sure the side rails don't come powder coated but are painted. i just had mine powder coated black by a friend who owns a powder coating busniess, i did no prep work just took em' off and had them done. if you have a powder place near by you should see how much they charge(usual lot charge is about $50 to 70 bucks). the powder is super durable. as for paint, a light sand w/ 80-100 grit sand paper and a good wipe down with a tack cloth should be fine, good luck!

 

[BadS1]

They are powder coated. You'll need to scotchbrite,prime and paint.

 

[GatorBuell]

They are powder coated. You'll need to scotchbrite,prime and paint.

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400 grit until all the shine is gone (important) then blow off and wipe down with acetone or denatured alcohol. I would use a cleaner degreaser and wash the parts first before you start. Powder coat is a plastic so you need a primer that will bond with plastics and you will be fine.

 

[nitto12ss]

Thanks guys, just finished painting the side rails and I am almost done with the tail. Looking good so far, will post picks when done. [up]

 

[BadS1]

Nah any automotive primer will do. Just need to make sure all sheen is gone.

 

[EVLXB]

um.... almost all paints could be classified as a "plastic". It is best to remove the pc but short of that - scuff it up and create a mechanical bond.

 

[nitto12ss]

Thanks guys for your help, my bike looks 110% better now.

 

[str8jbt]

i would've gone with black

 

[wardamneagle]

Mine are done black. I love the look of it.

 

[nitto12ss]

Black looks nice to, but with the orange plastics I personally like the look of the silver better. To each his own I guess. [up]

 

[Thaloc]

I think it looks great, matches you header wrap also[up]
Great Job!