Back from Powder Coating

Yesterday was a big day. I've received a message that all the parts of the Hyper I sent to the powder coater were done and ready to be picked up. So I went over and collected them. It really came out better than expected and I couldn't be more satisfied with the result.

For the frame I've chosen RAL 9005-30, a black with satin finish. This is the same color the wheels of the CX500 were coated. Apart from the frame I've also sent some other bits and pieces to be powder coated. Bits like the footrests, rear sets and triple tree all have been powder coated too.

I haven't had the chance to clean up the tape that was used by the coater to mask up the bits that needn't be coated. Fortunatly all the threads were plugged with silicone plugs and these were already removed. The dent in the frame was professionally welded and is hardly noticeable now.

Hopefully the finished bike will be a sinister looking beast with most of its parts in this moody black. Each part look like pieces of art when finished in this nice satin gloss paint. It really shows off the shape of the part but also hided some of the imperfections, like welds and possible scratches.

Next weekend I'm hoping to start building up a rolling frame again. A buddy is coming over to help me putting this puzzle back together.