Honda CB750 Sandcast

Has Anyone Done Clear Powder Coat On Polished Aluminun??

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markb

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This could be engine covers, fork lowers or wheel hubs.  I saw some pics of some fork lowers on the SOHC4 site that look as close to original as I've ever seen.  He sanded them with wet or dry sandpaper starting with 400 and finished with 1200 (I assume wet).  No polishing wheel.  They had a very correct looking brushed finish.  Then he had them clear powder coated.  Anyone done this?  Any concerns: sticking, cracking, yellowing, especially on the engine covers?  If I tried it and it didn't look good how hard is it to remove?
Mark
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I have never done it but I can tell you PC is an SOB to remove! Do you have a link? I would like to see the result as I have only completed one engine cover so far. Working on the Rocker Cover and I'm hating it! lol :)
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Here's the link.  The pics are in reply #41
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=106165.msg1301173#msg1301173
I agree, there is nothing worse.  That's why I want to do what's best first and only one time.
Mark B
1969 CB750 sandcast #97 restored - Sold Restoration thread link
1969 CB750 sandcaxt #576 - Sold
1969 CB750 sandcast #1553 - Sold
1969 CB750 sandcast #1990 - Sold
1969 CB750 sandcast #5383 restored - Sold Restoration thread link
1970 CB750 K0 restored - Sold
2010 H-D Tri Glide Ultra Classic (Huh?)


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Any Porsche wheel I had refinished I always had them clear coated. They always looked perfect and easy to clean!
John