Triumphrat

beastman487 · 04-09-2009, 03:36 PM

...so I'd like to paint some parts of my legend black. For anyone who's done this, I have a couple of questions:

1) What kind of paint did you use, and what color would closely match the black (engine, frame, etc)?

2) Is there a method to painting over chrome? Or is it best to strip the finish before painting?

I want the paint to last, so advice on a durability and longevity would be awesome.

BigAl8295 · 04-09-2009, 04:02 PM

Your not supposed to be able to paint over chrome, but I used some automotive primer and black spray paint to cover my horn cover.

I saw a guy on Sunday who painted his exhaust with black ceramic paint last year and is having no problems. He said the only prep was cleaning the headers and mufflers with alcohol.

AKMCDM · 04-09-2009, 04:51 PM

Are there any Powder Coat shop's in your area?
Corey

MickMaguire · 04-09-2009, 04:56 PM

Powder coat would be the best - I have successfully painted chrome and stainless on mine with satin rustoleum - make sure you remove the shine from the chrome first with abrasive and use the primer.

Bonnie-Sunshine · 04-09-2009, 06:37 PM

My experience is that black paint will take over chrome as long as it's been scuffed with fine sandpaper and is clean. However, depending on where the chrome is, it may not be that durable to bumps and knocks and to extreme heat. For that you may need powder-coating.

beastman487 · 04-09-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickMaguire

Powder coat would be the best - I have successfully painted chrome and stainless on mine with satin rustoleum - make sure you remove the shine from the chrome first with abrasive and use the primer.

Do you mean rustoleum spray paint?

I really just want to do the horn cover and chain guard. I think spraypaint might do the trick for now.

I want to do the whole bike Satin black at some point. I'd also trade my red for someone's black, but I don't think anyone would be willing.

cafetbird · 04-09-2009, 10:39 PM

You can get self etching primer in a spray can at most auto parts stores now - great stuff!

MickMaguire · 04-09-2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beastman487

Do you mean rustoleum spray paint?

yes..

AKMCDM · 04-10-2009, 03:42 PM

I just replaced my chain guard with a chrome one. Why not sell yours or trade someone who wants a chrome one? A couple bucks & shipping you can get my stock blackone? Great shape.
Corey

beastman487 · 04-10-2009, 05:03 PM

What bikes come with black ones? I'll try my luck in the classifieds, but a can of spraypaint is pretty darn cheap. I think someone would have to make it worth my while to go through the trouble of shipping.