View Full Version : Silver Vein Powder Coat
Ranchertype1
03-13-2003, 09:53 PM
Can anyone post pictures of silver vein powder coated parts? I am thinking of doing my stock Z's subframe in silver vein. Do you think this would look good on a yellow z? Thanks for any pics/info you can give.
stocktires
03-13-2003, 09:55 PM
CW did this for me
*edit* The pic is too big, I can e-mail it to ya, what's ur addy?
And yeah, it would definatley look awesome on a Z frame!
Ranchertype1
03-13-2003, 09:59 PM
gto2004@bellsouth.net Thanks :)
Pappy
03-13-2003, 10:00 PM
not the best pic in the world but maybe it will give you an idea. silvervein is a very versatile powder. neutral color ....hides imperfections well.....and dont look bad at all:p
Pappy
03-13-2003, 10:02 PM
here is some of stocktires parts in silvervein
stocktires
03-13-2003, 10:08 PM
you got mail!
my pics are much larger and should show a lil more detail than pap's. But check with Pappy ^ (highly reccommended!!!) on getting the subframe pc'ed. If I were you, id get the whole frame PC'ed.
And like pappy said, silvervein hides imperfects, oil, scratchs, ect very very well, looks great, and is very neutral (thats why I like it).
I now have 6 different types of silvervein on my quad ;) :D
Ranchertype1
03-13-2003, 10:12 PM
Thanks for replying stocktires and pappy. I really like all the pics. I didnt know there was different types of silver vein. Is it just one is lighter/darker than the other?
stocktires
03-13-2003, 10:15 PM
there's slight variations, but no big difference at all. some seem to have bigger and less black blotches, ect ect.
I guess I'll let pappy answer this one :p ;) :)
Pappy
03-13-2003, 10:16 PM
yeah it can vary from naufacture to manufacure. i personally like morton's brand of silvervein, it has a higher silver content and a richer black with uniform "veins". its one of my favorites:p
here is a pic of a frame done in silvervein
http://exriders.com/vbb/attachment.php?s=&postid=247529
CHAUNCY
03-13-2003, 10:25 PM
My lonestar subframe is done in silvervein and it looks awesome. My bro has silver vein a-arms on his shee and it hides little scratches pretty well.
Ranchertype1
03-14-2003, 11:56 AM
Would i have to get the subframe down to bare metal before Powder Coating it? Will sandblasting it work? Thanks
stocktires
03-14-2003, 12:15 PM
Originally posted by Ranchertype1
Would i have to get the subframe down to bare metal before Powder Coating it? Will sandblasting it work? Thanks
YES, Blasting is the ideal thing to do. The PC'er can generally do this for you, but it'd be cheaper to be able to do it yourself
Originally posted by stocktires
CW did this for me
But it lacks a clear coat,,,------due to miscommunication:o
but EVERYTHING gets a clear coat now........even if the customer likes it or not.......well if they really objected i wouldnt.....but:huh ;)
Ranchertype1
03-20-2003, 09:00 AM
CBW, that swingarm looks REAL nice. Does the PowderCoat last any longer or anything with clear coat? Is it used for anything other than looks? Thanks
chris look familiar???:D ...sorry bout..the bad pic LOL:(
I got it from you know who..
Originally posted by Ranchertype1
CBW, that swingarm looks REAL nice. Does the PowderCoat last any longer or anything with clear coat? Is it used for anything other than looks? Thanks
On the silvervein the silver will tend to "wipe" off leaving just black. A Few powders MUST have a top coat. Near chrome, chrome smoke,,,,,and imo all the veins,and even the translucents should have a clear coat to get maximum life.
The clear is also more UV stable than some other base coats.....so to answer your question it does last longer witha clear coat,,,,,,and besides it is 100% glossy:D
Originally posted by "2-R's Rider"
chris look familiar???:D ...sorry bout..the bad pic LOL:(
I got it from you know who..
What did you do...buy it from stocktires???
Or :confused:
yeah,..then we matched it real NICE!!;)
pane2k
03-20-2003, 01:46 PM
heres some pics..did em my self :) some of my first pcing stuff.
pane2k
03-20-2003, 01:48 PM
this is without clear coat on it..
stocktires
03-20-2003, 02:31 PM
Originally posted by CBW
What did you do...buy it from stocktires???
Or :confused:
yep yep, I loved the purty PC, but I came up with extra cash for an aftermarket one (Houser). So Dave took it off my hands :p
Looks great on the quad, no doubt!!!
Jeffksf
03-21-2003, 11:23 AM
Does it hold dirt? It seems to me that texture would hold dirt, and just take more time to clean.
Ranchertype1
03-21-2003, 02:54 PM
I dont think the texture is deep enough to hold dirt any more than other Powder Coat colors.
Originally posted by Ranchertype1
I dont think the texture is deep enough to hold dirt any more than other Powder Coat colors.
BINGO!!;)
hessianmx111
03-21-2003, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by Jeffksf
Does it hold dirt? It seems to me that texture would hold dirt, and just take more time to clean.
it isnt actually porous like that its just the color pattern i guess you could say:)
Besides not being porus,,,,,once it is clear coated the texture is minimized.
pane2k
03-21-2003, 05:13 PM
yes CBW is correct..once you put the clear coat on there is no texture it feels like one of the other high gloss colors. Also There isnt much of a texture to begin with reguardless of whether it is cleared or not. Its almost smooth. But i guess that could vary on the manufacturer of the powder you are using
Jeffksf
03-22-2003, 01:19 AM
I gotcha, I haven't seen it in person yet. Thanks Jeff
stocktires
03-22-2003, 03:21 PM
Originally posted by Jeffksf
I gotcha, I haven't seen it in person yet. Thanks Jeff
Almost every PC'ed part I'vee seen a pick off looks even better in person (especially silvervein w/ clear)
Originally posted by stocktires
Almost every PC'ed part I'vee seen a pick off looks even better in person (especially silvervein w/ clear)
yeah specailly when i take the pic ...;) :(
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