Local powder/ceramic coating

[ducatiz]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1577690621.html

I saw these guys list on CL

Anyone use them?  I might check them out and see what they charge for a header I have.

[angler]

I have not, sorry.  But I think I will next time I need some P/C.  My guy sucks......

[tocino]

I used him last year to heat-coat the exhaust on my Moto Guzzi 850-T. He's a really nice guy, and also a small businessman which it a plus in my book. It was about $270 if I remember correctly (inside of headers were heat coated and the outside was done in black + mufflers done in black + fasteners, etc).

My pipes we rusted and pitted and the finish was gone so I knew it wouldn't come out perfect, but I wanted to reuse the stock stuff and not shell out $ for aftermarket that probably wouldn't fit quite right anyway. The megas were new (the EMGO stuff you see everywhere).

I thought they turned out really well, and the effect from where the pitting was almost through the pipe gave it a cool patina. Obviously if you started with non-corroded stuff it'd look perfect (although he can fill in the lesser pitting).

[ducatiz]

I used him last year to heat-coat the exhaust on my Moto Guzzi 850-T. He's a really nice guy, and also a small businessman which it a plus in my book. It was about $270 if I remember correctly (inside of headers were heat coated and the outside was done in black + mufflers done in black + fasteners, etc).

My pipes we rusted and pitted and the finish was gone so I knew it wouldn't come out perfect, but I wanted to reuse the stock stuff and not shell out $ for aftermarket that probably wouldn't fit quite right anyway. The megas were new (the EMGO stuff you see everywhere).

I thought they turned out really well, and the effect from where the pitting was almost through the pipe gave it a cool patina. Obviously if you started with non-corroded stuff it'd look perfect (although he can fill in the lesser pitting).

good rec and nice bike

let me know if you want to sell it.  i'd love a T.. cannot get enough of those perky jugs

[tocino]

good rec and nice bike

let me know if you want to sell it.  i'd love a T.. cannot get enough of those perky jugs

Thanks. It's a work in progress (i.e. I keep messing with it, right now I'm gonna put the side covers back on, I want to reduce the instrument cluster to just a speedo and I have to replace the clutch throwout bearing). Runs fine though, last summer I rode it out to Milwaukee, then down to the MotoGP race, then back here. Plods right along at 70mph. Pretty good for 36 years old.

Difference between BWMs and Guzzis? The BMW jugs are saggy...

[jetpuff716]

I don't know the name of the outfit, but I had the headers on my Paul Smart "jet-coated" through Duc Pond while having Donnie do a 6K service.  

They look really good.  Since I have not had a chance to ride it since picking it up about a month ago I don't know how well the coating will stand up to the test of operational temps and time.  The cost was a little more than $300 and did not include the megaphones.

[tuanogus]

The craigslist post is gone... I saw something today, though, for http://figureengineering.com/. Looks like they're in Manassas and do some decent work. Anyone familiar with these guys? I am also looking for local powder coating.

[Slide Panda]

The craigslist post is gone... I saw something today, though, for http://figureengineering.com/. Looks like they're in Manassas and do some decent work. Anyone familiar with these guys? I am also looking for local powder coating.

That's the same outfit as in the CL ad, or at least using some of the same photos...

[tocino]

Same one - his name is Len.

[tuanogus]

Same one - his name is Len.

Thanks for the recommendation! Will be sending him some business soon'ish.

[twolanefun]

I have used American Stripping in Manassas http://www.ascoweb.com/ for a lot of work since 04', always been satisfied, one of the guys that works there is a Duc rider and he alwasy advises the shop on how to prepare, mask etc.... And as an added bonus the manager is easy on the eyes with a great set of long legs. Hmm, must be something I need powdercoated...... - Gene

[tocino]

the manager is easy on the eyes with a great set of long legs. Hmm, must be something I need powdercoated......

Must. resist. crude. joke. gasp.

[ducatiz]

I have used American Stripping in Manassas http://www.ascoweb.com/ for a lot of work since 04', always been satisfied, one of the guys that works there is a Duc rider and he alwasy advises the shop on how to prepare, mask etc.... And as an added bonus the manager is easy on the eyes with a great set of long legs. Hmm, must be something I need powdercoated...... - Gene

Assco Stripping

Hot manager with long legs

rofl

[Slide Panda]

Must. resist. crude. joke. gasp.

Wouldn't powder coating... chafe?