09-29-2018, 05:17 AM
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.
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.