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Shauns4
19-08-2007, 06:28 PM
considering having the frame and wheels done in red as opposed to that greyey finish , red has to match the bike so I think powder coating is out unless I pay for the powder specially making up to match? Anyone done the same, powder or paint and if so can you recommend anyone?

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g186/ducatis4/P1010003.gif
ricky
19-08-2007, 06:32 PM
love the swing arm!! am i the only 1 that thinks that a polished frame would be absolutley sexy??
Albie
19-08-2007, 06:39 PM
Alas the frame is steel so not possible. I say yes as its a future project for mine too but with black wheels and swingarm. Go for it.
Yorkie
19-08-2007, 06:53 PM
These are supposed to be very good! It will give you an idea of cost!

http://www.triple-s.co.uk/

Yorkie
Scotty
19-08-2007, 08:00 PM
didnt eaon get a frame powder coated and then painted over the top

for durability and a colour match on top ?
gremlin
19-08-2007, 08:22 PM
this company are the nuts.
http://www.aerocoat.net/AutoRestoration.htm

they even do chrome powder coating, the only company to do it propely apperently.. saw some wheels done, you would be hard pressed to see that they werent really chrome plated
Mr G
NattyBoy
19-08-2007, 09:04 PM
Im sure Rich has got a chrome frame on his tricolour - goes well with his sexy wire wheels !
spm23
20-08-2007, 06:21 AM
My bike is an 04 model S4R, was originally grey frame and swingarm. Both have been painted (red and black respectively). Paint is fine providing they etch prime before. I had it done by a cowboy first time and it chip easily. Definitely check out the workmanship and previous work before you commit.

Next time (I'm sure there will be) I'll go the powder coating route on the frame and swingarm and ordering the powder in the colour I want. I think it is still more durable than paint.


http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m240/spm23/4Stage%203/IMG_1627.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m240/spm23/4Stage%203/IMG_1626.jpg
singletrack
20-08-2007, 06:36 AM
Shaun I think your bike looks fantastic as it is :hail: but if you are going to paint it, black wheels would look better than red.
Capo
20-08-2007, 04:07 PM
What coating is that on the engine cases?
Scotty
20-08-2007, 04:21 PM
special coating as used on magnesium alloy engine cases

which on the water pump side id have to question the sanity of for a road bike , i remember seeing a used one on ebay once and it had started to corrode away to nothing very much a race part with a short life unless your running 100% glycol as coolent or something odd ?
Shauns4
20-08-2007, 07:43 PM
These are supposed to be very good! It will give you an idea of cost!

http://www.triple-s.co.uk/

Yorkie

Have tried these but the one of cost just for the powder to match is £250, been quoted £250 for painting, guess what I should do is see if one the standard powder reds will match, only £100 then for the frame powder coating.
Shauns4
20-08-2007, 07:45 PM
Shaun I think your bike looks fantastic as it is :hail: but if you are going to paint it, black wheels would look better than red.

yep, I agree black wheels.
jerry
21-08-2007, 04:27 AM
gold wheels is nice option too, with red frame.

jerry
spm23
21-08-2007, 06:10 AM
My wheel hubs use to be gold but changed them to black, and I think they look better

What coating is that on the engine cases?
In the case of my covers, they are painted. Older DP Magnesium parts (for the 916-996 range) have too much inconsistency with their colour. Some even have a slight green tinge, and the colour is not even. I decided to paint the standard cases for a better result.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m240/spm23/3Stage%202/IMG_0073.jpg
JerryXt
21-08-2007, 07:36 AM
Where did you get your cam belt covers? Are the 996 ones the same as 999 / testa?
spm23
21-08-2007, 09:38 AM
Jerry

The covers are bespoke, custom job.

999 covers are different to 996, testa heads were redesigned with steeper valves and narrower heads.
JerryXt
21-08-2007, 09:49 AM
Jerry

The covers are bespoke, custom job.

999 covers are different to 996, testa heads were redesigned with steaper valves and narrower heads.

shame - I saw the rizoma ones and they looked very cool. Maybe I'll have to get my dremel out :)
Shauns4
21-08-2007, 06:01 PM
[QUOTE=spm23;221018]My wheel hubs use to be gold but changed them to black, and I think they look better


Your bike looks really well, are the wheels painted?

Shaun
spm23
21-08-2007, 07:17 PM
Shaun

The wheels are Dymag, carbon rims fitted to a mag hub. They came standard in gold but I sent them back to Dymag to paint black (powder coated).

Regards
Another Shaun
Shauns4
21-08-2007, 07:33 PM
Shaun

The wheels are Dymag, carbon rims fitted to a mag hub. They came standard in gold but I sent them back to Dymag to paint black (powder coated).

Regards
Another Shaun

Shaun,

Am confused about the front end, the forks and radial brakes, are these off an S4RS?

Shaun the other
JerryXt
21-08-2007, 07:48 PM
Shaun,

Am confused about the front end, the forks and radial brakes, are these off an S4RS?

Shaun the other

No, the radial mounts look more like they're from the 1098 or maybe ohlins/brembo - EXPENSIVE!!!
spm23
22-08-2007, 06:31 AM
Shaun,

Am confused about the front end, the forks and radial brakes, are these off an S4RS?

Shaun the other

Forks are Ohlins R&T.
Radial mounts are JHP
Calipers are Brembo 34/38 2 Pad Radial (108mm)

No, the radial mounts look more like they're from the 1098 or maybe ohlins/brembo - EXPENSIVE!!!

Ah yup:dizzy: