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01/17/12 at 22:14:45
I took off the left and right crankcase covers with the intent of having them powder coated. But now I realize that the right cover's plastic oil window and rubber O-rings and washers might be damaged from the heat. Has anyone powder coated these parts, and if so were there any issues?
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01/18/12 at 07:26:11
Powder coating usually only withstands 200 degrees I believe, you can get higher temp stuff but the places usually don't stock it and it's expensive. I think crankcases run about 250 degrees or so?
You can get DEI High temp coating spray 1600 degrees (in a can) or Rustoleum High Temp spray 2000 degrees (they make a primer too) and just use that for like $15. I think they're a ceramic high temp spray too...
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01/18/12 at 10:08:43
I know of many bikers who powder coated their crankcase covers with no problems -- other than the occasional powder coater who did a bad job.
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01/18/12 at 20:53:07
the sight glass and rubber seal will come out when the side cover is off. the power coating will hold up fine. been there done that.
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01/19/12 at 01:14:51
Just to be on the safe side, ask the powder coater what degrees the powder they use can withstand... the powder coater here told me 200 degrees, and I'd have to pay out of my own pocket for anything higher temp.. that's a lot of cash for it to flake off in the summer...
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01/19/12 at 04:33:54
I had mine powder coated and I remove the sight window.
If you are worried, just pop the sight window out. It comes out super easy with a small screwdriver. Just pop it out. When you are done powdercoating, use a little silicone to put it back in place.
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01/19/12 at 19:45:50
I have mine done, they taped over the window and everything was fine. It is glass, not plastic. I've had super good luck with powder coating.
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