400ex frame

[2001300exguy]

im thinking of breaking down and tearing it down this winter. i had two photoshops done of my frame and was wondering which colors you hought were closest to each prices for those and your opinion
thanks
red

[2001300exguy]

black

[Pappy]

candy red translucent or the new sparkle red will match the top picture. frame and sub will run $225 to $250 respectively.

gloss black will do the second picture, frame and sub $175


i like both, each has their own opinion of what looks best so in the end its your call.

[2001300exguy]

around how much do u think shipping would be from 63051 missouri

[JDiablo]

IMO flat black will look awesome with yeller :devil:

[2001300exguy]

i think youve fallen in love with the flat/stealth black. i was thinking flat black just cause i like the texture and i dont think it would sho defects as much

[Pappy]

yes the stealth would look good also.

ups qoutes $20 for the frame and $14 for the subframe shipped here, and return would be the same.

[JDiablo]

Originally posted by 2001300exguy
i think youve fallen in love with the flat/stealth black. i was thinking flat black just cause i like the texture and i dont think it would sho defects as much

Trust me its some tuff PC,i was hitting my battery box(the mount was bent) i hit it pretty damn hard and no chips came off or damage,black RULES

[Pappy]

its pretty strong, but lets leave the hammer out of it:scary:

[2001300exguy]

would the stealth black be any stronger than the trans red or sparkle red or are they all they same strength. also how rust resistent is the powder, like what kind of upkeepdoes it need to stay from rusting, flacking or chipping off.
thanks

[Pappy]

the colors really dont mean anything with regards to durability, its the chemical make up of a given powder. stealth is a bit more forgiving then trans or sparkle, but under usual conditions they all should hold up well.

metal prep is the answer to peeling and flaking etc.(and proper cure cycles) all parts we do are coated with material that prevents surface oxidation and rust before coating.

once any coating is applied (paint, powder, chrome etc) it will last until surface deterioration or sub substrate deterioration attack the coating. this can start the minute a coating is scratched. once moisture is allowed under the coating it will eventually fail. dont let this scare you to bad, ive had frames back in here that were in use for 2 full seasons of racing without any unexpected wear or damage. the biggest issues with realtions to quad frames are from your riding boots and from direct impacts from roost. a rock traveling at 65 mph will chip chrome so powdercoat will fair no better.

with that said, i have every confidence in powdercoating as long as every precaution is taken to apply the coating properly.