MOTORCYCLES - Preparation work for Shotblasting and Powder Coating - 'Motorcycle Restoration'...

Preparation and Powder Coating Motorcycle parts.

Here at Maldon Shot Blasting & Powder Coating Ltd we carry out work on motorcycle frames & parts to a very high and long lasting standard.

Remember our motto “Do it once do it right”. Our work will last you for many years to come as powder coating is an extremely chip resistant and tough finish over stove or wet paint finishes.

We are aware that others offer a cheaper service, however we DO NOT cut corners and offer a professional service along with our anti-corrosion warranties.

There are some that have the opinion that stove enamelling is the only option for the best finish, this is true to a point, however laying down a gloss powder coat and finishing with an acrylic crystal clear powder coat lacquer will even to the purist make it difficult to tell the difference. Samples of this work are available to view in our showroom or if you would like us to run a small sample of your work please call us to make arrangements.

A wide range of colours and special finishes are available. To view the standard Ral colours please visit the following web site: www.ralcolour.com.

There are flip and pearls, special effect lacquers and candy colours, a world of choice. We can also offer any colour in two pack or water base automotive finishes. Wet paints are recommended for items such as petrol tanks, mudguards, side casings. This is not to say they can’t be powder coated however wet paints will always give a better finish. Please note fibreglass, carbon fibre & plastic parts cannot be powder coated.

We do not apply naked flames to strip off paint or decals as some do, this can give rise to local distortion with disastrous results.

1. Steel frames are dipped in an alkaline paint remover then a light blast clean to remove all remaining paintwork and any corrosion, this allows for a first class key for primer or first coating.

2. Aluminium or alloy frames will be bead or aqua blasted this is less aggressive over blast cleaning and yet it still gives a first class key for the prime coat  

3. Once the blast or bead cleaning stage is completed, the work is visually checked over for damage such as cracks, broken or poor welded joints.

4. Repair any corrosion damage by either using our Metalfil, manufactured especially for use with powder coating or carry out welding work for the worst areas of damage. This will be considered as further work and extra charges will be made to achieve a good prepared finish prior to the coating work.

5. The frame and other parts are placed into our Phosphating and wash plant for final and complete deep clean. The phosphate helps further to etch into the work and will therefore give a far longer life. This is an optional extra and an extra charge is made for this service, however this allows us to increase our warranty term to fifteen years. (Subject to terms & conditions)

6. Mask off all the threads and raceways making ready for the primer coats (subject to chosen level)

7. Apply our self-healing epoxy polyester primer coat at an average of 50 microns per coat (subject to chosen level)

8. Semi cured @ 130 centigrade

9. Apply the colour coat of polyester powder and fully cure @ 180 centigrade until both the primer & topcoat have fully bonded to the work. At this stage, we can apply either a further clear or special effect lacquer coat.

 For further information and pricing, please feel free to call or drop us an email.
Prices exclude vat.

Motorcycle price guide - (See below) - Price includes swing arm if coated in the same colour

A further acrylic lacquer can be applied giving a deep lustre finish. This will add no more than £35.00 to any complete job

The costs below are for motorcycle frames including the swing arm. If your machine is without a swing arm then an allowance will be made.

Other parts will be priced separately for example:-small brackets from £2.50 each. For further pricing please email your list of parts along with photographs and any damage you are aware of  that may need extra work if possible, this enables us to get a better idea of the work involved. 

 

Two-year warranty. (Silver)
No primer coat. One coat system
Blast clean, masking, single polyester colour coat.

Frame size Engine C.C.	Normal One colour Finish	Two tone fade	Manufacture Matching	Special Effects finish Incl. Chromes
Up to 125cc	£75.00	£110.00	P.O.A	N/A	N/A
250cc	£85.00	£120.00	P.O.A	N/A	N/A
500cc	£95.00	£135.00	P.O.A	N/A	N/A
750cc	£110.00	£150.00	P.O.A	N/A	N/A
1000cc up	£120.00	£160.00	P.O.A	N/A	N/A
Custom Frames	P.O.A	P.O.A	P.O.A	N/A	N/A
Terms & conditions apply	Prices ex vat

 

 Five-year warranty (Gold)
Includes, blast clean, zinc primer coat, polyester colour coat.

Frame size Engine C.C.	Normal One colour Finish	Two tone fade	Manufacture Matching	Special Effects finish Incl. Chromes	Candy
Up to 125cc	£95.00	£110.00	P.O.A	£130.00	£150.00
250cc	£100.00	£120.00	P.O.A	£140.00	£155.00
500cc	£120.00	£140.00	P.O.A	£160.00	£180.00
750cc	£140.00	£160.00	P.O.A	£180.00	£200.00
1000cc up	£150.00	£170.00	P.O.A	£190.00	£210.00
Custom Frames	P.O.A	P.O.A	P.O.A	P.O.A	P.O.A
Terms & conditions apply	Prices ex vat

 

Fifteen-year warranty. (Platinum)
Includes-: Blast clean, phosphate treatment, zinc primer & self healing barrier coat, top polyester colour coat & acrylic lacquer finish.

Frame size Engine C.C.	Normal One colour Finish	Two tone fade	Manufacture Matching	Special Effects finish Incl. Chromes	Candy
Up to 125cc	£160.00	£170.00	P.O.A	£175.00	195.00
250cc	£180.00	£190.00	P.O.A	£195.00	215.00
500cc	£190.00	£210.00	P.O.A	£215.00	235.00
750cc	£210.00	£230.00	P.O.A	£235.00	255.00
1000cc up	£230.00	£250.00	P.O.A	£255.00	275.00
Custom Frames	P.O.A	P.O.A	P.O.A	P.O.A	P.O.A
Terms & conditions apply	Prices ex vat

Trade work will be carried out to the same high standard. If you are in the trade we will be happy to arrange a discount.

The Recent Top Finish by msb.....

Pictures of Bob's bike, they don't do it justice! Good to see you at Copdock, Bob and Claire

Motorcycles - Shotblasting and powder Coating

With our wealth of experience in renovating motorcycles and vehicle parts you can be sure that the preparation and powder coating work is carried out to the highest standards.

All parts are shot blasted using Aluminium Oxide a non ferrous material or fine glass bead in our aqua blaster or dry bead cabinet.

Please let us do all the preparation work, this way we are responsible for the final job, the only thing we ask you to do is where possible remove bearings, rubber/nylon bushes and clean oil and grease deposits. You can leave bearings in place providing you intend to replace them with new ones on the rebuild.

Every powder coater has their place and some cater for commercial work and others carry out a broad range of work. MSB comes under the broad range although 80% of our work comes from the motorcycle & car world. It's not always advisable to fully trust your parts to standard commercial coaters as the chances are there will be no or little attention to detail as masking or general preparation work.

Your work is undertaken in its own own time slot we will not mix your parts with any other work be it commercial or private.

Preparation work for 'Motorcycle Restoration'...

Attention to detail for quality Powder Coating
Work that achieves a quality finish is not as easy as it looks.
Attention to detail and prep work is an absolute must,
also making sure that raceways and threads are protected from the blast media and powder.

Serial/Vin numbers must be protected in the Powder Coating process
It is very important to remove all parts/bearings from the main frame. - Why? First of all joints bearings and bushes hold oil and grease that may spoil the finished work. As oil products thin and run under hot temperatures this will spoil the work and ruin the end result, also during the blasting work, grit and dust will find a way into bearings and bushes and cause damage to the parts. We also take care to mask and protect bearing raceways and all threads before any work starts.

Make two lists of parts; with pictures if available and possible. This makes life a lot easier for all concerned and you have a complete record.

Whilst we take care to wrap all parts it would be advisable to bring along some
old blankets for the trip home.

Please feel free on collection to check the quality of our work before you take it and if you are not happy we will be pleased to rework the parts and return them to you at our cost.

We have a lot of experience with motorcycles and car parts so you can be sure that the shotblasting and powder coating work is carried out to the highest standards.

Let us do all the prep, that way we are responsible for the final job. Don't trust your bike parts to someone that is going to put them with a batch of commercial work as the chances are no attention to detail will be carried out.

Shotblasted and Powder Coated Motorcycle Frames which now also include our 'Chrome Effect Powder Coat' Finish...

Plascoat coating materials for automotive applications

Plascoat PPA 571, PPA 571H and Talisman 30 can be used in a variety of automotive applications, as chassis, suspension and general under body parts. Thermoplastic coatings offer a thick protective layer to the metal and are often used either to protect the underlying e-coat from chip or impact damage or to provide a "cushion" effect for parts that are in contact with each other.

In addition Talisman 30 offers an attractive tough satin finish and is used for the coating of items such as light protectors and lever grips.

Plascoat coating powders will usually pass all standard chip resistance tests (e.g. using SAE J400) at a thickness of between 300 and 500 microns. In addition, of course, they provide excellent corrosion protection from salt, UV and water.

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