Painting Aluminum

[zl900_moab]

Can you paint the aluminum parts on the Eli, like the footpeg brackets and such, or do they need to be powdercoated?
The wheels as well...
I don't have ANY idea and I am trying to get my Eli done on the cheap as much as I can, I have a friend that will hook me up with paint cheap, but he doesn't do powdercoating.
Any suggestions?

[zlMark]

I would prep them just as you would any other metal to be painted but i would use epoxy primer such as ppg's dp series. that **** will stick to anything and anything will stick to it :wink:

[zlMark]

Something I seen that was bad ass at the bike expo last winter, it's called black chrome. They chrome the wheels then use a tinted clear powdercoat over top.

[zl900_moab]

Thanx Mark!
And that BlackChrome does sound cool, gonna see if I can look it up!
Oh man, my wife is gonna kill me!

[Southernstyle]

You're looking for a primer that contains either zinc chromate or zinc phosphate. Mark's suggestion about the PPG line is right on. It sticks great. Almost all the manufacturers have a product rated for aluminum, just check the specs. Powdercoating works well also, but it can be a bitch to color match. Good luck with it!
Later,
SS

[zl900_moab]

Again, thanx, you kind folks are indeed a fountain of knowledge, almost all of it worthwhile, some of it CRAP! :D :D :D
lol
moab...

[Southernstyle]

Well excuuuuuuuse meeeee!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
What? No SNL fans?
Later,
SS

[zlMark]

SS where did that ip ban button go? you have it? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[MachIV]

My P-coater has reasonable prices,let me know
and I`ll send ya his info.

[Southernstyle]

SS where did that ip ban button go? you have it? :lol: :lol: :lol:
I think it's on my desktop right next to the Eric Cartman soundboard keys. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Later,
SS

[zl900_moab]

SCREW YOU GUYS...I'M GOIN' HOME!!!!! :cry: :cry:
MOOOOOOMMMMMMMM....I WANT SOME CHEEZY-POOFS!!! :x :x
moab...
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[zlMark]

SCREW YOU GUYS...I'M GOIN' HOME!!!!! :cry: :cry:
MOOOOOOMMMMMMMM....I WANT SOME CHEEZY-POOFS!!! :x :x
moab...
:lol: :lol: :lol:LMAO, that reminded me of a time long ago..... my little brother saying MOOOOOOOMMMMMM Whats a Bagina? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[zl900_moab]

Did she reply "A backward state south of the Mason-Dixon, Hon..."?
No???? I didn't think so...I suck... :( :( :(

[Southernstyle]

Realizing that you have a problem and being strong enough to admit it openly is the first step towards recovery Moab. I think we've made a lot of progress here. We should talk again. How's tomorrow? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Later,
SS

[zl900_moab]

I don't know...I have my 'How to be a bad neighbor' classes in the am, and in the afternoon, I have to steal my neighbor's newspaper, then get in a fight with said neighbor, I just hope I don't get my ass kicked like last time...She's tough for 82, but she just got her other hip replaced, and what with the cataracts and all, I might be able to get in a shot or two before she can react...Pray for me...How's Thursday for you, assuming she doesn't break my fingers again... :cry:
moab...

[Southernstyle]

Thursday works for me. You forgot about defecating on the boss' windshield.
Later,
SS

[zl900_moab]

Last time I tried that I got a windshield wiper stuck up my a....Never mind...Let's just say I got injured. :cry: :( :cry: :oops: :? 8O
moab...

[Southernstyle]

I see. You'll have that.
Later,
SS

[zl900_moab]

But (one 'T', not two) the pain, I have had kidney stones and that's a walk in the park comparitively...
moab...

[Southernstyle]

Were they regular wiper blades or those hideous double ganged things with the cheesy plastic wings for downforce?
Later,
SS

[zl900_moab]

OHHHHHH...The nightmares, all of the chrome plastic...The AGONY!!!
Thanks for the memories, SS, my shrink is gonna $hit, there goes 80 grand worth of therapy, right down the dumper!
Thanks again, SS!!!
You are the bad-guy of the day...
Hugs & Kisses,
moab... :wink:

[Southernstyle]

That's why I'm here man, for YOU!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Later,
SS

[puttputt]

Wow i love reading your guys's posts pretty hilarious thanks for giving me some laughs lol putput

[zl900_moab]

Our, well...My pleasure putput, I am the funny one, he is the Martin to my Lewis...Oh who am I kidding, I have all of the comedic abilities of a bag of sand, wet sand at that, I suck.
moab... :cry:

[puttputt]

ha ha ha the weather here sucks 2 days ago it was 75 degrees now today i wake up for work and there was about 6 inches of snow on the ground i guess its about that time of the year putput...

[zl900_moab]

Well, over here in Austin, we got 8 inches of wet, heavy snow, I hate this weather...But I look forward to spring, say putput, you gonna get that bike in Illinois? Lemme know. :?:
moab...

[puttputt]

moab,
yeah i heard you guys got hammered with snow, that 900 i was talkin about was in mn here up by worthington about 2 hours from me i found out this guy that has it is the first owner and it has been garage kept its whole life and it has under 10000 miles on it sounds like im going to snag the deal while its still available but i need to wait 2 weeks or so till payday to see what i can come up with cash wise i will keep ya posted.....
putput.

[zl900_moab]

Cool, lemme know, I may just have to cruise over your way and check out that ZL of yours...Maybe grab a bite...Lemme know!
moab...

[puttputt]

ok sounds good i will keep ya posted...
putput

[puttputt]

hey moab do you have any pics of your bike on the website i would like to see it let me know thanks...
putput

[zl900_moab]

No, and currently it is in about 5,000 peices in my basement, why do you ask?
moab...

[puttputt]

ah lol, oh i was just wondering if ya had any pics i just like lookin at all these other eliminators around why all apart? if ya dont mind me askin...
putput

[zl900_moab]

New paint, getting parts powdercoated, new tire on front, getting seat re-upholstered, you know, that old story...
moab...

[puttputt]

ah well hope it turns out the way ya want it im sure it will good luck. Would be nice to get ya out to mid-ohio lol you guys would have a blast.
putput