Ducati Monster Forum

I'm thinking about removing the passenger pegs and rearsets and painting them black.  Has anyone done this?  Planning on using Rustoleum High Heat ultra so it'll match my chopped exhaust.

my thoughts are the paint would rub off fairly quickly from the inside of your boots, but I haven't done it myself. I have had a couple sets powdercoated however, and I can vouch for the durability.

+1 on powdercoat

My bike's previous owner painted the pegs black. Paint is now about half worn off, and looks like shit.

If you want 'em black, I'd recommend something a little more durable than a rattlecan job.

it rubs off pretty fast. i've tried a bunch of different paints.

if you paint over a clearcoat anodized surface it will not adhere.

you need to sand them first.  if you use something too gritty it will scratch so start with some wet emory paper at least 800-1000 grit and do it by hand. 

You are removing the top surface of METAL. 

Once you hit the whole surface, then go back with steel wool to remove any small scratches. 

Use a primer and then a bake-on type paint, like a ceramic engine paint.  Put it in the oven at about 300 deg for 10 minutes once it's set.

All paint or powder can rub off.  If you prep and cure it right, it minimizes the likelihood.

prep is the key and where most of your time is spent.  Did mine.  Sanded them up to 1000 grit.  Wash & clean thoroughly, dry and paint.  I used an appliance enamel paint by rustoleum.  2 seasons so far and no rub marks or flaking.  Its pretty durable stuff.

good luck

Re-anodizing would be the way to go.

Rearsets and passenger pegs are cast aluminum. The best solution is to powder coat. Find a competent shop that will strip and coat them and thats it.

Paint is going to be significantly less durable, regardless of what you do for surface prep. Period. It is also much more labor intensive.
Anodizing is not a great idea for cast parts generally, and this is no exception. Hard Ano Type 3 would be the only thing that MIGHT stop from being worn away, but there will be challenges in getting the colors to look right.

Billet parts should be anodized, not powder coated, so if the rearsets are aftermarket I would go that route instead.