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I figured out a quick, easy way to remove powder coating, kinda accidentally. Most powder coat is polyester and is impervious to gasoline and other solvents, and it is sorta soft and sanding and blasting won't cut it very fast like it does on paint. But it can be dissolved by acetone and and...

Trying to decide between the two. I can get everything powder coated for about $100 or I can strip, sand and paint for probably half that. I don't plan on taking it off road except for the yard. What does everyone prefer when redoing a mini bike?

Hi getting ready to get several Bonanza mini bikes powder coated.I do not want to have these painted. Does anyone have the correct ( Prismatic) powder coat color for this match. https://www.prismaticpowders.com/powder-coating-colors/ Thanks Robertt8883

Hey all. Curious if anyone has some insight on the topic. We are at the point where we need to either paint or Powder Coat the frame and wheels. Does anyone have experience with both? We are unsure which way to go! We have a Bad Dog Gigantic frame that needs painting. I think we will just...

I used JBweld to fill in chain rash on frame I'm hopping it will OK to powder coat over... Has anyone used JBweld fill Prior to powder coat?

I just posted this, but im in northern mich. theres a fab shop here sand blast and paint 75 cents a pound total. We have at least a few frames done there and parts, Wheelock fab? its searchable. I can pick up or hold youre items . No charge. Im gonna do my hauler there this spring. There good...

What clear coat should I use to preserve a patina. And what exactly is the process. Just clean it and then spray or sand alittle first? Not really sure. Also for old engines with decals what do I do and what can I use that won't kill the decal. As far as to Clean it and what clear to use.

Hey guys and gals I've got another repopped cover done and for sale. Same deal $40.00 and I'll ship it for free..no decal ..no bracket. Because of the price of materials being so high and sales have slowed way down...this will be the last cover. I've got enough gel coat to make just a few more...

What do some of you use to make throttle linkages? I saw a while back someone mention coat hangers but I really don't get how you put a coat hanger through a hole in a carb throttle plate. Being a guitar player I have a lot of old guitar strings around and I'm thinking of using those. At...

I'm going to start a rebuild on a 1500sh soon ? And I will be relying on some input from fellow OldMiniBikes member's on tech info since there's not a lot of treads on this model ? 1st I want too tear it apart and clean everything and do a repaint or powder coat like BC Dave's bogus build and use the...

Finally getting started on a arctic cat climber I picked up a year ago.Thinking of wiping off the barn dirt and hitting it with a coat of clear.The old patina looks kind of cool.

Found this while doing my daily craigslist search it looks nice. Vintage Manco Trail Cat mini bike Freshly painted 5hp Briggs and Stratton motor Brand new base coat clear coat paint Brand new brake system and clutch cover Brand new controls and kill switch Tires have great tread on...

Please post a picture of the painted bike, the paint/powder coat name and code to make it easy for others

Not sure why but every freaking time I use spray can clear coat I get this major hazing instead of clear.......Wtf is causing this. Tired or redoing a paint job I'm happy with because of clear....

I just painted a bunch of stuff from fenders, gas tanks to full frames. I used duplicolor engine enamel with a self etching primer as it had been stripped bare. Everything came great. Now I realize I need to order Duplicolor clear coat. I had thought any clear coat would work but after reading...

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hey OldMiniBikes , how long do you allow paint to cure before clear coating :shrug: and what kind of clear coat are you using for best results. i primed waited two days laid on color waited twenty four hours did second coat of color now has been three days is it safe to clear yet what do you think

WTB, an original White Gel coat bonanza BC1400/1500 gas tank. I dont mind if i have to do some repair work to the bottom but want original white gel coat tank. Thanks

Hi I am curious about powder coat in relation to pressing a bearing using heat. On the fork legs, I have to press the oilite bearing into the top of the leg. I was going to use the method of sticking the fork leg (after powder coating) into the oven and putting the bearing in the freezer (or...

I picked up this old Trail Horse. All original. She had lots of rust. Cleaned her up as good as I could. Some spots, the rust ate through the paint. My question?? I have cleaned it more since this photo. But, you get the idea. Is it a disservice to clear it to maintain what is left or just...