USD down fork lowers - paint type? - SV650.org

650 · 23-05-17, 08:47 PM

Hey,

My GSXR forks have scratches on the lowers (where the caliper bolts into) - any ideas on paint type? Just want to touch it in rather than respray them or whatever!

Ta

Bibio · 24-05-17, 02:10 AM

they are not painted they are anodised. this is evident if you have ever heated them up with a blow torch.

get a sharpie and cover the scratches.

650 · 24-05-17, 07:57 AM

The parts the calipers bolt into are anodized? Are you sure about that? It looks more like high temp wrinkle paint or similar...I'm not talking about the sliders or the stanchions...

Those little buggers

Blapper · 24-05-17, 10:03 AM

If it were me, I would spray them with UHT silver as it is low build high opacity and so retains the texture underneath. Touch up is a piece of cake in future.

Looks like anodising to me though.

Bibio · 24-05-17, 12:05 PM

yes i'm sure about it. they are anodised.

650 · 24-05-17, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

yes i'm sure about it. they are anodised.

Interesting, I always assumed anodizing was a smoother feel. You learn something new everyday!

SV650rules · 24-05-17, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 650

Interesting, I always assumed anodizing was a smoother feel. You learn something new everyday!

I assume anodizing (which is not very thick) takes the texture of the surface it is applied to. Most anodized things feel smooth because they were finely machined before being anodized.

interesting read .............

http://www.docsmachine.com/tech/anod.html

650 · 24-05-17, 01:48 PM

I know they have to polish a surface or the finish will be dull. I'll check that link tonight.

Decided I'm going to buy some touch up paint for street triple frames, has a very similar colour.

23-05-17, 08:47 PM	#1
650 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: South East London Posts: 1,095	USD down fork lowers - paint type? Hey, My GSXR forks have scratches on the lowers (where the caliper bolts into) - any ideas on paint type? Just want to touch it in rather than respray them or whatever! Ta __________________ 93 VFR750 - WAY too many mods to list. Crashed 04 SV1000 - Bar end mirrors. Belly pan. Seat cowl. K4 GSXR600 K6 front end and custom top yoke. R6 Brembo MC

24-05-17, 02:10 AM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: USD down fork lowers - paint type? they are not painted they are anodised. this is evident if you have ever heated them up with a blow torch. get a sharpie and cover the scratches.

24-05-17, 07:57 AM	#3
650 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: South East London Posts: 1,095	Re: USD down fork lowers - paint type? The parts the calipers bolt into are anodized? Are you sure about that? It looks more like high temp wrinkle paint or similar...I'm not talking about the sliders or the stanchions... Those little buggers __________________ 93 VFR750 - WAY too many mods to list. Crashed 04 SV1000 - Bar end mirrors. Belly pan. Seat cowl. K4 GSXR600 K6 front end and custom top yoke. R6 Brembo MC

24-05-17, 10:03 AM	#4
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: USD down fork lowers - paint type? If it were me, I would spray them with UHT silver as it is low build high opacity and so retains the texture underneath. Touch up is a piece of cake in future. Looks like anodising to me though.

24-05-17, 12:05 PM	#5
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: USD down fork lowers - paint type? yes i'm sure about it. they are anodised.

24-05-17, 01:48 PM	#8
650 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: South East London Posts: 1,095	Re: USD down fork lowers - paint type? I know they have to polish a surface or the finish will be dull. I'll check that link tonight. Decided I'm going to buy some touch up paint for street triple frames, has a very similar colour. __________________ 93 VFR750 - WAY too many mods to list. Crashed 04 SV1000 - Bar end mirrors. Belly pan. Seat cowl. K4 GSXR600 K6 front end and custom top yoke. R6 Brembo MC

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