Question about powder coating quality?

PoltArt · 02-04-2010, 09:08 PM

This may sound like a dumb question, but if I was to powder coat bolts on my bike, when I screw and unscrew them will the paint come off? Reason I ask is that I want to paint some of the bolts, but if the powder coating will come off either way then I would rather save some money and buy spray paint at walmart and do it that way.

Cider · 02-04-2010, 09:31 PM

If you powder coat the threads, they'll never fit in the holes. Powder coat is pretty thick compared to paint. Aren't the threads hidden anyways?

Linker33 · 02-04-2010, 09:45 PM

Just buy a colored anodized bolt kit. I searched for about 20 sec, and couldn't find one for a Ninja 250, but I'm sure their out there.

I'm sure any paint or powder coating is gonna come off as soon as you take a socket or screwdriver to it.

shaner · 02-04-2010, 09:50 PM

I agree with Linker. Get some anodized bolts. Just figure out what thread pitch you need (as opposed to finding bike specific ones that will cost twice as much) and find them online. You'll pay less than powdercoat.

Hozhead · 02-04-2010, 10:22 PM

Don't get red anodized unless you want pink a few months later.

PoltArt · 02-04-2010, 10:49 PM

Well I was am going for a black and blue mix. Some of my fairing amongst other parts I want to get powder coated later on down the road, probably next year after I finish paying for the bike but I didn't think that bolts would stay once I screw/unscrew them. So I guess I might just do the walmart method.

How would I go about finding the thread pitch btw?

Linker33 · 02-04-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PoltArt

How would I go about finding the thread pitch btw?

Take a bolt to Home Depot, they have a little panel in the screw/bolt isle with the metric/standard thread patterns on it. Try and screw it in the different holes, till you find the right one.

PoltArt · 02-04-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Linker33

Take a bolt to Home Depot, they have a little panel in the screw/bolt isle with the metric/standard thread patterns on it. Try and screw it in the different holes, till you find the right one.

Got it! I guess I can try this tomorrow. Btw, I tried googling for anodized bolts just bolts instead of bike type and I am having trouble finding just bolts. Do you know of any websites? Or anywhere local where I can get these?

Linker33 · 02-04-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PoltArt

Got it! I guess I can try this tomorrow. Btw, I tried googling for anodized bolts just bolts instead of bike type and I am having trouble finding just bolts. Do you know of any websites? Or anywhere local where I can get these?

Don't know about local, besides the usual, Cycle Gear, Snake River Yamaha, Carls Cycle, ect....

Looks promising...
http://www.oppracing.com/products/12...-bolts-screws/

PoltArt · 02-04-2010, 11:46 PM

Thanks man. I guess I will go to cycle gear after home depot tomorrow.

mxroostin · 02-05-2010, 08:45 AM

I have purchased my replacement bolts from Jason at MOTO ONE, (Pro-bolts)...they are gr8 quality...

stubby · 02-05-2010, 10:00 AM

http://www.tastynuts.com/

http://www.hardracing.com/ProBolts.htm

There are several types of powder coating, the most common is polyester. There are specialty coatings like Teflon, Nylon, and Halar as well. If the bolts happen to be allen heads, then go ahead and powder coat them. Tape off the allen section before coating and then after the bolt is installed use some touch up paint if you really feel the need to.

If it is a regular bolt and you need a socket to remove it, then do not poweder coat it. It might last a while but normally it doesn't. You will end up using a bigger socket and the chances of rounding your corners is going to be greater. Stick with anodizing here, or the rattle can.

Bad Rep · 01-24-2012, 08:41 AM

I do Custom Powder Coating, and anodizing

RedStar · 01-24-2012, 10:40 AM

^ haha. First post to advertise yourself, well done!

Ohh and, use nail polish!

mikestone · 01-24-2012, 10:59 AM

Anyone know of a good place to get ceramic coating at, quality and heat resistant

PoltArt · 01-24-2012, 01:53 PM

WTF? I started this thread 2 years ago. Guys I am past it! lol

mikestone · 01-24-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PoltArt

WTF? I started this thread 2 years ago. Guys I am past it! lol

Well then lets make it all about me and my quest to find someone to ceramic coat my stuff.

PoltArt · 01-24-2012, 03:13 PM

Haha sure thing man! Take control of the wheel.

I don't know anyone personally. Never even looked into it. But I hope you find what you are looking for.

shaner · 01-24-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikestone

Anyone know of a good place to get ceramic coating at, quality and heat resistant

EPSCO in Garden City. They do great work. Tell them Shane from Bucks sent you and they'll hook you up.

Matt · 01-25-2012, 11:50 AM

Holy resurrected thread! Oh, great job on the name, "bad rep" really makes people want to use your services Haha...

mikestone · 01-25-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shaner

EPSCO in Garden City. They do great work. Tell them Shane from Bucks sent you and they'll hook you up.

I.called them today, I mentioned your reference and they doubled the price. Haha just kidding, I'm going to go take a look tomorrow. Ill see how much for powdercoating too

Sethg1981 · 02-03-2012, 07:22 PM

EPSCO powder coating will cover any threads so they dont get coated. As par as it cracking when you unscrew and screw it in you will have to ask

02-04-2010, 09:08 PM	#1
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 638 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	Question about powder coating quality? This may sound like a dumb question, but if I was to powder coat bolts on my bike, when I screw and unscrew them will the paint come off? Reason I ask is that I want to paint some of the bolts, but if the powder coating will come off either way then I would rather save some money and buy spray paint at walmart and do it that way.

02-04-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
Linker33 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,426 I Ride: '02 GSXR 600	Just buy a colored anodized bolt kit. I searched for about 20 sec, and couldn't find one for a Ninja 250, but I'm sure their out there. I'm sure any paint or powder coating is gonna come off as soon as you take a socket or screwdriver to it. Last edited by Linker33; 02-04-2010 at 09:52 PM.

02-05-2010, 08:45 AM	#11
mxroostin Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Meridian Posts: 1,078 I Ride: CBR 1000 RR	www.tastynuts.com I have purchased my replacement bolts from Jason at MOTO ONE, (Pro-bolts)...they are gr8 quality...

01-24-2012, 10:40 AM	#14
RedStar Senior Member Joined: Apr 2010 From: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,107 I Ride: 3 Stunt Bikes	^ haha. First post to advertise yourself, well done! Ohh and, use nail polish! Last edited by RedStar; 01-24-2012 at 10:44 AM.

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02-04-2010, 09:31 PM	#2
Cider Senior Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,349	If you powder coat the threads, they'll never fit in the holes. Powder coat is pretty thick compared to paint. Aren't the threads hidden anyways?

02-04-2010, 09:50 PM	#4
shaner Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: The Hood Posts: 3,417 I Ride: ...............	I agree with Linker. Get some anodized bolts. Just figure out what thread pitch you need (as opposed to finding bike specific ones that will cost twice as much) and find them online. You'll pay less than powdercoat.

02-04-2010, 10:22 PM	#5
Hozhead Joined: Feb 2006 From: Price, UT Posts: 6,810 I Ride: Husqvarna SM610	Don't get red anodized unless you want pink a few months later.

02-04-2010, 10:49 PM	#6
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 638 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	Well I was am going for a black and blue mix. Some of my fairing amongst other parts I want to get powder coated later on down the road, probably next year after I finish paying for the bike but I didn't think that bolts would stay once I screw/unscrew them. So I guess I might just do the walmart method. How would I go about finding the thread pitch btw?

02-04-2010, 11:46 PM	#10
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 638 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	Thanks man. I guess I will go to cycle gear after home depot tomorrow.

02-05-2010, 10:00 AM	#12
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,859 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	http://www.tastynuts.com/ http://www.hardracing.com/ProBolts.htm There are several types of powder coating, the most common is polyester. There are specialty coatings like Teflon, Nylon, and Halar as well. If the bolts happen to be allen heads, then go ahead and powder coat them. Tape off the allen section before coating and then after the bolt is installed use some touch up paint if you really feel the need to. If it is a regular bolt and you need a socket to remove it, then do not poweder coat it. It might last a while but normally it doesn't. You will end up using a bigger socket and the chances of rounding your corners is going to be greater. Stick with anodizing here, or the rattle can.

01-24-2012, 08:41 AM	#13
Bad Rep Junior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Boise, Id Posts: 1 I Ride: Suzuki GSXF 600	I do Custom Powder Coating, and anodizing

01-24-2012, 10:59 AM	#15
mikestone Senior Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: nampa Posts: 423 I Ride: 2000.5 aprilia rsvr mille	Anyone know of a good place to get ceramic coating at, quality and heat resistant

01-24-2012, 01:53 PM	#16
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 638 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	WTF? I started this thread 2 years ago. Guys I am past it! lol

01-24-2012, 03:13 PM	#18
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 638 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	Haha sure thing man! Take control of the wheel. I don't know anyone personally. Never even looked into it. But I hope you find what you are looking for.

01-25-2012, 11:50 AM	#20
Matt Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,895 I Ride: 2006 Ninja GSXR 636	Holy resurrected thread! Oh, great job on the name, "bad rep" really makes people want to use your services Haha...

02-03-2012, 07:22 PM	#22
Sethg1981 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2011 From: Boise Id Posts: 423 I Ride: Over anything in my way.	EPSCO powder coating will cover any threads so they dont get coated. As par as it cracking when you unscrew and screw it in you will have to ask