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milned1
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PostPosted: 21:20 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: Powder coating Reply with quote
im thinking of getting my gsf 600 frame powder coated, i know that i have to re-tap the threads but my main concern is for the head stock what should i do to get it clear of paint? wire brush and lots of patience?
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 21:52 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Mask it off in advance. Clearing out the coating from threads and the like is a pig of a job.

All the best

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AlexW
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PostPosted: 07:45 - 21 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Plastic (or metal) bungs are best, Powdercoater might have some.
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Suntan Sid
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PostPosted: 08:46 - 21 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Surely any powder coater, worth their salt, would know to blank of anything important.
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chris-red
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PostPosted: 09:40 - 21 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
CHR15 wrote:
Leave the old headrace bearings in. Get it pc'd then knock them out and fit new ones.


Make sure you clean them well and they are free of grease otherwise it will melt in the oven and fuck the finish.
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grahamd1
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PostPosted: 11:43 - 21 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
When I had my two frames done by a local company (Letchworth), I pointed out what threads I didnt want buggering up, but they were already aware of thread problems and headstocks/bearings etc and use rubber plugs and high temp tape to mask/protect. I guess the advantages of talking in person to the company doing the job.
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chris-red
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PostPosted: 12:48 - 21 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
grahamd1 wrote:
When I had my two frames done by a local company (Letchworth), I pointed out what threads I didnt want buggering up, but they were already aware of thread problems and headstocks/bearings etc and use rubber plugs and high temp tape to mask/protect. I guess the advantages of talking in person to the company doing the job.


+1 there is a company called Triple S that specialise in bike/car bits. They will be more expensive than the local industrial place but they will be well aware of what needs masking.

Also put a bolt in any threaded holes you can. Thumbs Up
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