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Post by duosport on Sept 30, 2010 19:39:04 GMT -5
All in place. Sorry about the bad flash photos:  |
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Post by duosport on Sept 30, 2010 19:40:05 GMT -5
Even looks good with the removeable trunk not in place.  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 30, 2010 21:05:10 GMT -5
Looks good. You could probably paint the bracket black too to hide it a little better if you wanted to.
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Post by duosport on Sept 30, 2010 21:16:06 GMT -5
The flash photo makes the metal surface light up and look more prominent than it is. I hate the way Galvanized metal accepts paint. Especially new galvanized metal.
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Post by scooterrebel on Sept 30, 2010 23:38:22 GMT -5
I've had pretty good luck with zinc chromate primer on galvanized metal, chrome too.
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Post by duosport on Oct 2, 2010 9:44:08 GMT -5
I've had pretty good luck with zinc chromate primer on galvanized metal, chrome too. I did not know that. If I paint it I will give it a try. I thought I would use it for a while and see if I want to keep it on or not, or if there are any problems with my mount. He is the finished product:  |
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Post by duosport on Oct 2, 2010 9:45:56 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 2, 2010 10:51:54 GMT -5
:thumb: I'd still paint the bracket, but then again I wanna paint everything black.  |
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Post by duosport on Oct 2, 2010 13:04:37 GMT -5
Well I think I am going to have to paint it. Am I wrong in that the galvanized surfaces of the metal pieces I have used have been compromised in terms of rust retardant? I cut the top plate with a metal saw into the shape I needed. These cut edges will surely rust right? I am just no thrilled with the idea of painting bolts, nuts and washers. I hate when a painted surface gets all chiped up which is what is going to happen to all of the vibration points I am sure. I guess another idea would be to clear coat. Are there any options for simply touching up the cut edges of the galvanized metal pieces to prevent rust?
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Post by Fox on Oct 2, 2010 13:50:38 GMT -5
I used to help a guy install galvanized steel rain gutters and before painting we'd etch the entire outside surface with muriatic acid using one of those throw-away paint brushes to apply it. Then rinse with water, let dry and paint will stick really good to the metal. We sprayed them with some kind of primer for metal before applying the top coat.
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Post by Goosey on Oct 2, 2010 21:20:26 GMT -5
Naval Jelly, different type acid, but the same idea.
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Post by scooterrebel on Oct 2, 2010 23:28:29 GMT -5
You can get your acid at a swimming pool supply place.
Some primers claim to be "self etching" but I have personally had poor luck just using a self etching primer other than the zinc chromate.
If you just want to make it rust proof, get and torch put some flux and solder on it, won't be real pretty but it shouldn't rust.
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Post by duosport on Oct 3, 2010 7:34:32 GMT -5
found some cold applied zinc galvanizer in a spray can. I am guessing it is similar to your zinc chromate primer.  Anyway, I got the lights on the hard bags wired up yesterday. I tried the splice in clips and was not getting contact with them. I just took them off and cut the wires, twisted and soldered them. They are great! Nice to have the additional running lights on back. Some real increased visability. |
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