Fork lower paint/ plasti dip?

[HBFL_imp]

Need some more black on my 13 std. I'll paint the triple tree's but undecided about paint or plastic dip on the fork lowers. I'm not going to try and remove the coating and have no idea how paint would adhere and hold when scuffed. I'm not going to powdercoat. Plasti dip makes sense it seems. I've never used it. Feedback appreciated.

[2017EX_imp]

Personally, I like Powdercoat, but the drawback is that it will fade in direct sunlight over time, so I think it more suited to triple trees and frames. You could try having the lower fork legs wrapped in black vinyl, which would probably be the most economical solution, other than a DIY paint job which probably would not be all that durable. Since the lower fork legs are cast aluminum alloy, you might investigate having them black anodized.

With either the vinyl wrap or anodize options you would need to disassemble the fork legs from the forks and take just the lower legs to the shop. With winter coming on, that might not be a big deal though. If memory serves, anodize is an aluminum specific process. A good anodize shop will vat the customers part/s to get them thoroughly clean and stripped of any previous coatings. It is a very professional and durable finish. Again if memory serves, it is available in numerous colors including clear, as well as satin or gloss finish. Anodize can be a bit pricey, but given the size of the lower fork legs, might not be cost prohibitive.

[pekingduck]

Powdercoating means taking the forks apart, cleaning all the oil out, and completely blocking off the openings as well as the threads and the caliper mount faces, since sandblasting is the first step. Then they have to be carefully cleaned out and the threads chased.

I've sprayed Plasti-dip on wheels and found it pretty durable, but haven't tried peeling it off.
I think any of the name brand aerosols are plenty durable, with the added benefit of being able to touch up easily, especially if they are a matte or textured finish. Just be sure the surfaces are scuffed up slightly and cleaned with rubbing alcohol.

[HBFL_imp]

Powdercoating means taking the forks apart, cleaning all the oil out, and completely blocking off the openings as well as the threads and the caliper mount faces, since sandblasting is the first step. Then they have to be carefully cleaned out and the threads chased.

I've sprayed Plasti-dip on wheels and found it pretty durable, but haven't tried peeling it off.
I think any of the name brand aerosols are plenty durable, with the added benefit of being able to touch up easily, especially if they are a matte or textured finish. Just be sure the surfaces are scuffed up slightly and cleaned with rubbing alcohol.

Yeah my point is as little labor and expense. So that eliminates powder coat etc. I'll use plasti dip, if I don't like it or have durability issues i can peel it off to stock. Thanks.

[ryanschillinger_imp]

Plastidip doesn’t really hold up that well. Maybe you can find a painter nearby. Have them sprayed in automotive paint and that should last nicely.

[DBM_imp]

Surface preparation is the most important process in coating. Use a buffing pad to rough up the original paint. Clean with denatured alcohol. Mask off the areas you don't want to paint. Use a primer, then top coat with several light coats per label directions. I have had great results with Krylon, Rustolem, and ACE Hardware premium rattle cans.