Author Topic: Show me your powder coated or other-than-black painted frames please (Read 11557 times)

Groover · « **on:** April 15, 2015, 10:15:18 AM »

Trying to make some decisions (a big one as this may be the only time I ever get to the frame on this bike), anyway... getting closer and closer to powder coating the frame on my G5, and now I wonder... Should I venture into some color in my life? I'm mainly interested in seeing a Tonti frame, ideally a G5, convert or T3 with mostly a stock look overall, but with a silver frame. I've searched, no luck. If you have some photos stashed away on your computer that match that description, please post. So far I'm going with Satin Black, but a nice silver finish is picking at my brain...

Like this one I saw on eBay a while ago:

Yay or Nay?

(the sheet metal will be a dark metallic gray)

blackcat · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:29:23 AM »

My 81-CX with powder coated silver frame.

And of course green:

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:41:33 AM »

Tobit · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:49:33 AM »

Go for silver. You're going to be cleaning it often so make it a tough finish. Gunmetal bodywork will give it a monochromatic scheme that the Mercedes F1 team so often uses and looks great.

There was someone here about a year ago building a cafe Tonti with a silver frame that seems to have disappeared. What was remarkable was the mods to the front downtubes to incorporate an engine mount since he was eliminating the lower rails. The quality of the work was impeccable and well documented here with pictures.

Don't recall the name, does this ring a bell anyone?

Tobit

Groover · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:54:36 AM »

Man, these are looking really nice. Thanks so far for the great pic/replies. Something popped into my head just now... my engine does not look that bright, maybe the silver frame will emphasize that (in a bad way)? Suggestions (I don't plan on cracking open the engine to steam clean or anything like that, so just some home remedy type thing I can do in my driveway while the engine is off the frame) - I've used some gel engine cleaners, but it didn't really do much. A little, but nothing to brag about.

Thanks again for playing!

v7john · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:28:35 PM »

My V7Sport is still on the bench

This is what I'm aiming for

rocker59 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:30:16 PM »

Go old-skool-kool...

Nickel Plate that frame!

;-T

rocker59 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:34:27 PM »

JoeW · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:42:48 PM »

mtiberio · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2015, 02:10:29 PM »

Quote from: blackcat on April 15, 2015, 10:29:23 AM

And of course green:

to let a 1000S get like this is a crime...

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:51:19 PM »

It's not powder coat but I'm very pleased with the gloss on my Por15 brush applied paint.
It dries to a hard smooth finish better than a rattle-can finish.
Don't get it on your skin though, I had black hands for a week ???

canuck750 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:09:54 PM »

Powder coat Camaro Silver - pretty much grey

blackcat · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2015, 05:26:18 PM »

Quote from: mtiberio on April 15, 2015, 02:10:29 PM

to let a 1000S get like this is a crime...

I copied that photo from a Craigslist ad for a 93 1000S that was for sale in PA for $6,500.00. I offered the guy $4K which I thought was a more than fair price but it was sold. Can't imagine what price he got for the bike.

rboe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2015, 09:41:25 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on April 15, 2015, 01:30:16 PM

Go old-skool-kool...

Nickel Plate that frame!

;-T

YES!!

Saw a bicycle done in nickel plate; prettiest frame I've ever seen.

jacksonracingcomau · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:20:59 PM »

Not good pic nor shiny new
Main frame gun metal powder coat-- 25 years ago
lower rails & swingingarm nickel plated-- 15 odd years ago

Plating won't last as long as powder coat if you ride in dirt and rain, will prob try ceramic coating next as on pipes (by HPC)

Carlo DeSantis · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:33:15 PM »

This is my '75 T3. The frame is powder coated with a color called "Chrome" that in person shows a bit brighter than "Silver" or "Gray."

Best,

Carlo

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:09:20 AM »

I like red ;-T

Cam3512 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:35:05 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on April 15, 2015, 10:56:13 AM

Oh damn Charlie , that is lovely ;-T

Dusty

Yes it is. It now has chrome Silentium pipes, Dart Flyscreen, and a nicely covered dual seat.

John A · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:37:35 AM »

That's good porn!

Tobit · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:04:19 AM »

Quote from: Carlo DeSantis on April 15, 2015, 10:33:15 PM

This is my '75 T3. The frame is powder coated with a color called "Chrome" that in person shows a bit brighter than "Silver" or "Gray."

Best,

Carlo

Now THAT is one fine looking Guzzi. Love the color scheme and details. ;-T

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:44:28 AM »

^^^^^^^
Tasty.. :bike

rocker59 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:48:21 AM »

Quote from: rboe on April 15, 2015, 09:41:25 PM

YES!!

Saw a bicycle done in nickel plate; prettiest frame I've ever seen.

A buddy of mine had a lot of nickel plating done on a black 1999 Triumph 955 Daytona.

It was pretty awesome.

Carlo DeSantis · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:11:42 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on April 16, 2015, 09:44:28 AM

^^^^^^^
Tasty.. :bike

Quote from: Tobit on April 16, 2015, 08:04:19 AM

Now THAT is one fine looking Guzzi. Love the color scheme and details. ;-T

Thanks, guys. This is the bike that I don't ever plan to let go. With any luck it will be buried with me :)

Best,

Carlo

Groover · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:30:12 PM »

Quote from: Carlo DeSantis on April 15, 2015, 10:33:15 PM

This is my '75 T3. The frame is powder coated with a color called "Chrome" that in person shows a bit brighter than "Silver" or "Gray."

Best,

Carlo

This basically nails what I was thinking - Looks great! Lots of cool bikes posted and looking forward in seeing what else is out there hiding!

malik · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2015, 05:07:18 PM »

Here's a link to an 850T with a hammered copper frame you may be interested in

http://www.bike-urious.com/1974-moto-guzzi-850t-cafe-racer/

Mal

Carlo DeSantis · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:55:40 PM »

Quote from: Groover on April 16, 2015, 03:30:12 PM

This basically nails what I was thinking - Looks great! Lots of cool bikes posted and looking forward in seeing what else is out there hiding!

Like you, I wanted a mostly stock Guzzi look. Other than the mufflers, shocks and K&Ns it's pretty much stock or repop Guzzi. That said, it's kind of a mutt with parts from several non-T3 models.

But it's MY mutt :)

Best,

Carlo

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