I have SOM powder!

[Cale]

I provide the service of sending you a complete powdercoated set of calipers/brackets with your choice of decal where the calipers are rebuilt with all new parts as well. You get them, swap them for yours, you send me yours back and you have a core charge refunded.

ANYWAY. Im excited because I finally found SOM powder and it'll be here soon. So. Anyone that is interest in having their calipers powdercoated period - and now I can do it in SOM - thrown me a line

cbeasley02@hotmail.com

Pics soon!

[Cale]

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This is "Candy Blue" - similar to anodized blue. A transluscent blue is sprayed over a chrome.

Get yours today =-D

[whiteshark]

D@mn, looks good Cale. If I had 4 wheel disks I would definitely do that. :D [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

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[Snuffalofogus]

cale, how much did u say they were?

also, would you be able to have them powdercoated in navy blue metaliic?

also, how long would it take, and would i be able to do them whole swap myself, or would i need to take it in??

[DravensBird02]

Hell yeah! How much will you charge??!!! That would be hella sweet.

[01orangebird]

You can powdercoat sunset orange huh? I think I may be intrested, also how much would it cost for me to have you powdercoat my NX bottle SOM?

[Cale]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Snuffalofogus:
cale, how much did u say they were?

also, would you be able to have them powdercoated in navy blue metaliic?

also, how long would it take, and would i be able to do them whole swap myself, or would i need to take it in??<hr></blockquote>

Here's the story. You order the calipers/brackets in whatever color combo w/ whatever Decal. You also pay a refundable core charge. I prep a core set I have here (tear down innards, degrease, paint remove, bead blast) send them to my powder coat guys, rebuild the calipers w/ cleaned pistons and new rebuild kit, send you the set, and finally you send me back your set once the new ones are installed. When I receive your calipers, I refund you the core charge of aprox $250 (easily done via PayPal). Here's the price break down for the job.

All four Calipers & Brackets:

$56 Rebuild Kits
$10 Decal
$65 Labor

Powdercoating fees: will soon have actual chart listing of what colors are avail and which cost what, for now here is rough estimate:

$40 basic colors (ie colors I don't have to order - all basics red, orange, silver, etc, with some metallics, chrome, some candy colors - will specify later on website or at time of order)

Add $25 speciailty color (ie color I have to order in, such as Sunset Orange).

Add $40 for anodized/candy color (must be sprayed and run through oven twice).

So.

At a minimum the total is: $171 (this would be like a bright red caliper/bracket w/ decal).

Specialty coat is $196 and anodized/candy is $211 - $236 depending on whether or not the candy color is in stock. For instance, the set I did below - the coaters had candy blue in stock so I didn't have to order any in from my suppliers.

Shipping is estimated at time of purchase.

You must also factor in the core charge. Core charge may be waived if I am able to get some references, signed letter agreeing to return yours, ..etc.. will decide on case by case basis. But remember that I won't ask for the core money until they're finished and ready to ship - so you could have that money refunded within a week or so if you can hurry with the installation.

I can be reached at cbeasley02@hotmail.com if anyone is interested in an order.

Powdercoating is chemically similar to regular paint, however it's composed of powder particles that are charged and adhere/melt to metal more effectively than paint. It also won't fade or ware and is chemical resistant. No chipping either unless you bash the metal against something ( of course ) but that's the only case were it'll chip.

Thanks All.

[Cale]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 01orangebird:
You can powdercoat sunset orange huh? I think I may be intrested, also how much would it cost for me to have you powdercoat my NX bottle SOM?<hr></blockquote>


Yep, just ordered the powder today actually. Just let me know via e-mail if you're interested about the calipers.

I'll get back to you on the bottle ASAP. I'll have to check. What size is the bottle? Should be able to do it for $40-50 + shipping.

[Cale]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Snuffalofogus:
also, would you be able to have them powdercoated in navy blue metaliic?

also, how long would it take, and would i be able to do them whole swap myself, or would i need to take it in??<hr></blockquote>

Oops. Neglected to answer these:

Yes I can do navy blue metallic. Will have to check if it is in stock or a color very close. E-mail me if you're serious and I can get back to you soon.

Install is easy (four bolts per caliper/bracket) it's just that you have to bleed the brakes. If you haven't done it before... well, now would be a good time to learn. I'm sure theres a writeup somewhere about it and if not, I can make one. To bleed each brake takes maybe 5-10 min a brake on top of the 10-15 min install time per brake. All you have to do is tighten and loosen a bolt on the caliper (the bolt looks like a grease zerk but is not) as someone pushes on the brake. That simplies it but its not much harder than that. It's something that should be done as routine maintence anyway, so... that way... or take it in... probably cost 2-3 hours worth of labor depending on how slow and stupid they are.