Nittoas21

Sorry if i posted this in the wrong place, couldnt decide wether here or the lounge.

i recieved an estimate for powder coating the chrome bars on the sides and both exhaust tips for 350.00 was just wondering if thats too much or should i haggle /negotiate down a bit.

fyi. ill problably do the wheels later as well, just waiting on some extra cash.

fxstbf150

Back in March I had my bars powdercoated for $120 and they did not sand blast just hand scuffing with scotchbrite. I have no problem with them or any other pieces I have done like this on my harley. I just had my rear bumper done last week and they disassembled it and blasted both pieces for a $174They quoted me $125 to $150 a wheel depending on how much sandig was required. I have had good luck with this shop over the last 3 years but I don't know what market prices vary accross the nation.

HiTechRecneck

Which shop if I can be nosey?
I'm in Prosper. Thanks!

fxstbf150

National Crosslink in Denton. They have treated me well and I would like to send them any business I can. Let me know how it goes for you.

Harley#356

I wouldn't hagle too much. Usually if they give you a price, if you haggle them down, they're going to cut corners to account for it, and thats the last thing you want! I'd be dropping the wheels off with a big box of donuts! lol

Nittoas21

great advice like always!

and who doesnt love fresh glazed donuts?

fxstbf150

You shouldn't have to haggle with them. Every time I pick up parts, the final cost is cheaper than the original quote. I guess they aim high when they estimate.

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2002 DSG #2788

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Nittoas21

Well after calling around I found a shop who will completly strip all the chrome of the wheels, nerf bars and exhaust tips and powder coat any color for around 820.00 dlrs. the guy was super patient answered all my questions and offered to help remove all the parts for alittle extra.

just going to wait on one more estimate but i think i found the shop.

ill post pics when finished but give it a few days

fxstbf150

Sounds reasonable due to the amount of sand blasting involved. Prolly a couple hours of blasting and quite a bit of blasting sand. What color are you going with?

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2002 DSG #2788

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Nittoas21

a think a gloss black would look good.

fxstbf150

Is your truck black, DSG, or Shamu? I have lotsa parts on my Harley done in Wet Black and it is killer lookin'

Nittoas21

Its a 2003 black with the creamish color stripe. Except the drivers front fender stripe it was ripped of in a car wash.

Nittoas21

Powder coating is all finished and i love it i think its gonna look even better once i take the srtipe off.

i tried downloading pics from my phone but a msg pops-up that says invalid file

fxstbf150

Yeah, i just got a hitch back from coater yesterday so now it is DSG. Last month I had a new black bumper(thanks to Stein Jr.) powder coated DSG and they did the inner brackets too so the gray safety chain eyelets are visible from behind and it looks all monochromatic. Now if I can allocate money fror the rims...

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2002 DSG #2788

Mfg:4/02 by UAW 249@ KC Missouri plant

Nittoas21

Ok theyre really big but there it is.
Oh and i havent washed her yet either.