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Which paint for trailing arms
- sonic blue/ screaming yellow paint scheme
started by highrolla7
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January 26th 2008 at 10:56 PM
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highrolla7
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Hey
what Im wondering is, I plan on repainting the trailing arms, all the bars under belly pan yellow. After sanding/priming, what kind of paint will hold up for a while? Its starting to rust on the trailing arms and need to fix that before it gets structural. thanks guys!
2002 Polaris 800 Edge X Sonic Blue, PERC Reverse, 136 track, SLP Pipe/can, SLP Cheater Heads, V Force Reeds, Boost Bottle, 3" Riser, Rolling on Big Wheels, blah, blah, blah
99 Cat 600 EFI- its a backup sled
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January 26th 2008 at 11:08 PM
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600xcsp
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personally i would powder coat them, its much tougher and will last much longer than paint.
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January 27th 2008 at 7:48 AM
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firecatF5
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i was thinking of doing the same thing this summer thanks! personnaly i would powdercoat them to be the same yellow they are you could pull off a sweet blue and yellow scheme!
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January 27th 2008 at 8:36 AM
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TRICKPaint
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^^^ Same as above! By the time you buy all the materials to do the base coat clear coat and make it look good! You will have spent more money than to have them powder coated!!(Not to mention the time)And if you want some other colors on there, slap on some vinyl stickers.
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January 27th 2008 at 10:13 AM
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ferntfernt
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i am going to have mine powder coated after the season is over. i just had my front shocks, springs, and hood hinges powder coated. it costed $200, thats insane. i dont want to even think about that the control arms are going to cost!!!
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January 27th 2008 at 12:39 PM
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highrolla7
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wow, that does sound expensive. But, its worth it to me. I cant stand to see rust on my sled. It really makes it look old and drabby. I keep it uncovered in the garage during the summer months as a "garage ornament". Nothing better than an ice cold beer and a sled looking pretty during the summer.
2002 Polaris 800 Edge X Sonic Blue, PERC Reverse, 136 track, SLP Pipe/can, SLP Cheater Heads, V Force Reeds, Boost Bottle, 3" Riser, Rolling on Big Wheels, blah, blah, blah
99 Cat 600 EFI- its a backup sled
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January 30th 2008 at 12:52 PM
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highrolla7
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okay, so I have decided to pass on the powdercoating. I want to do all the work myself and it seems like something Im not able to do without the right equipment. Soooooo, hypothetically, if one were to paint the parts, which paint would one go with? Doesnt have to be something that lasts the life of the sled... just looking at sandblasting, then spraying and apply the decals. any recommendations on paint??
2002 Polaris 800 Edge X Sonic Blue, PERC Reverse, 136 track, SLP Pipe/can, SLP Cheater Heads, V Force Reeds, Boost Bottle, 3" Riser, Rolling on Big Wheels, blah, blah, blah
99 Cat 600 EFI- its a backup sled
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February 4th 2008 at 6:53 PM
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snowedXCSP
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After sandblasting use some Picklex 20 to convert the rusted metal.
I use Matrix paint, good price and nice results. 
BTW I'm painting my front end this spring after the riding is done. I can't stand having rusted parts on my sled either!
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February 4th 2008 at 8:01 PM
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highrolla7
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awesome! I'll have to check this paint out. I found some nice yellows in the rustoleum dept, but I feel like im trying to take the cheap way out.
btw, do you happen to have a link maybe? I googled it, but came up with some out of sight prices- basecoats for cars and stuff like that.
2002 Polaris 800 Edge X Sonic Blue, PERC Reverse, 136 track, SLP Pipe/can, SLP Cheater Heads, V Force Reeds, Boost Bottle, 3" Riser, Rolling on Big Wheels, blah, blah, blah
99 Cat 600 EFI- its a backup sled
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February 4th 2008 at 8:13 PM
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TrailRebel
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I've always had really good luck using actual paint thinner/remover, as sand blasting will actually take away steel and weld (as little bit as it is). As far as painting goes, I've always used rustoleum paint and using a trick of my own...heating before and after every coat (i.e. heat-prime-heat-prime-heat-paint-heat-paint-heat) while only going up to maybe 150*-200* in the heat cycle. Not sure what exactly the heat is doing, I just know that it cures really strong.
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February 4th 2008 at 8:16 PM
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highrolla7
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Current Sled: 02 Edge X 800 136"
2008-2009 Miles: 700ish
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good point on the sandblasting. thanks for the heat tip. I was thinking about heating as I was doing it, just wasnt sure if it would make difference or not.
2002 Polaris 800 Edge X Sonic Blue, PERC Reverse, 136 track, SLP Pipe/can, SLP Cheater Heads, V Force Reeds, Boost Bottle, 3" Riser, Rolling on Big Wheels, blah, blah, blah
99 Cat 600 EFI- its a backup sled
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February 6th 2008 at 1:02 PM
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snowedXCSP
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Quote originally posted by highrolla7
good point on the sandblasting. thanks for the heat tip. I was thinking about heating as I was doing it, just wasnt sure if it would make difference or not.
I know with auto body they recommend the paint and metal be the same temperature when applying. But as far as heating it up afterwards that helps to bake the paint on there just like the pros do. I painted the cowl hood of my truck for about $250. But that includes first timer mistakes i had made. Call some of these places by you and see if they have Matrix paint or something durable like Dupont but cheap. Listings
Do you have a spray gun and what not?
Go to this site- Autobodystore.com- for expert advice
My final product
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February 6th 2008 at 9:02 PM
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highrolla7
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awesome! thanks for the pointers. I do have access to a spray gun. should make for a great spring project
2002 Polaris 800 Edge X Sonic Blue, PERC Reverse, 136 track, SLP Pipe/can, SLP Cheater Heads, V Force Reeds, Boost Bottle, 3" Riser, Rolling on Big Wheels, blah, blah, blah
99 Cat 600 EFI- its a backup sled
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