Planet Minis

moosehunter · 10-07-2008, 09:13 PM

I did a small favor for a buddy of mine and now have a "credit" at a metal finishers... I'm thinking of either polishing or powder coating (black) the swing arm.

OR...

Black would be a nice change. But I don't know if I can stray from nice and shiney.

What do you think would look the best?

moosehunter · 10-07-2008, 09:30 PM

If anyone out there has Photoshop skill... Have at it and put a black swing arm on my baby...

stunt-ur · 10-07-2008, 09:35 PM

polished with clear powdercoat over it

SUZUKIRM12594 · 10-07-2008, 09:38 PM

Prolly PC...a chrome like finish would just make it look real chinesey. Im not so sure about black though but its up to you.

FastMC · 10-07-2008, 09:40 PM

I like polished aluminum and those DC swingers will shine like a mirror if done correctly...But I would like to see what the black (satin) looked like. I wouldnt go gloss black. If you go black get the red off the brackets...JMHO. I will vote once someone photoshops it.

FastMC · 10-07-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUZUKIRM12594

Prolly PC...a chrome like finish would just make it look real chinesey. Im not so sure about black though but its up to you.

Chinesey ??????

SUZUKIRM12594 · 10-07-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Prolly PC...a chrome like finish would just make it look real chinesey. Im not so sure about black though but its up to you.

Yeea...Black PC is good...It goes well with the zokes.

dougtrip · 10-07-2008, 09:47 PM

dan do it black, it'll go well with the zochs

dougtrip · 10-07-2008, 09:48 PM

huh same time and said the same thing

moosehunter · 10-07-2008, 09:50 PM

Another small detail...

I can get the powder coating of the swinger (and other parts) for FREE. The polish job would be my deal.

Hey Jim... Just in case... Any ideas as to where I could send this for a good polish job?

SUZUKIRM12594 · 10-07-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougtrip

huh same time and said the same thing

MiniRacer959 · 10-07-2008, 10:01 PM

do your frame white and your swinger black, it will be black forks, white frame, black swinger

moosehunter · 10-07-2008, 10:21 PM

Frame: Must stay black due to the way the Minnesota DMV attached the VIN sticker. This can not be removed or altered.

Wheels: Are not in question. If i keep the spoked wheels, the stickers may stay. However, I've got a "winter project" planned that may just eliminate spoked wheels all together!! Can you say "makin' chips"?

Bodywork: It may stay white. OR... It may change to black with custom graphics. Unknown as of this writing. Assume the bodywork stays white.

moosehunter · 10-07-2008, 10:50 PM

Pic with black swinger added. Photoshop skills brought to you by of our own Scarmack121. Thanks!!!

edgeridercr15 · 10-07-2008, 10:58 PM

an idea for you.

moosehunter · 10-07-2008, 11:14 PM

Thanks!!! And yes, it does give me more than a few ideas!!! The wheels are turning!!!

Ally24 · 10-08-2008, 04:30 PM

Shiny.....Shiny...... Bling.......When It sparkles its like watching a woman dance, its mezmorizing!!!!

Ally24 · 10-08-2008, 04:30 PM

Think about it.....

moosehunter · 10-08-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ally24

Think about it.....

Oh I AM thinking about it.... However I just can't quite picture it... Care to assist?

RIDE~4~LIFE · 10-11-2008, 02:24 AM

have a black chassis, i recon it looks sik, also shiny stuff hurts your eyes in the sun lol

View Poll Results: Polish or Black Powder Coat?
Polish to a mirror like shine?	26	37.14%
Powder coat the swinger black to match the frame?	44	62.86%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

10-07-2008, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,447	Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? I did a small favor for a buddy of mine and now have a "credit" at a metal finishers... I'm thinking of either polishing or powder coating (black) the swing arm. OR... Black would be a nice change. But I don't know if I can stray from nice and shiney. What do you think would look the best? __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!" Last edited by moosehunter; 10-07-2008 at 10:48 PM.

10-07-2008, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,447	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? If anyone out there has Photoshop skill... Have at it and put a black swing arm on my baby... __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

10-07-2008, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
stunt-ur 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,466 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? polished with clear powdercoat over it

10-07-2008, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
SUZUKIRM12594 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glendale California Posts: 2,469	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? Prolly PC...a chrome like finish would just make it look real chinesey. Im not so sure about black though but its up to you.

10-07-2008, 09:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
FastMC Sporting the Merkin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: boston area Posts: 4,464 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? I like polished aluminum and those DC swingers will shine like a mirror if done correctly...But I would like to see what the black (satin) looked like. I wouldnt go gloss black. If you go black get the red off the brackets...JMHO. I will vote once someone photoshops it. __________________ The older I get...The faster I was !!!

10-07-2008, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
dougtrip 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? dan do it black, it'll go well with the zochs

10-07-2008, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
dougtrip 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? huh same time and said the same thing

10-07-2008, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,447	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? Another small detail... I can get the powder coating of the swinger (and other parts) for FREE. The polish job would be my deal. Hey Jim... Just in case... Any ideas as to where I could send this for a good polish job? __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

10-07-2008, 10:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiniRacer959 1st Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 165	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? do your frame white and your swinger black, it will be black forks, white frame, black swinger

10-07-2008, 10:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,447	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? Frame: Must stay black due to the way the Minnesota DMV attached the VIN sticker. This can not be removed or altered. Wheels: Are not in question. If i keep the spoked wheels, the stickers may stay. However, I've got a "winter project" planned that may just eliminate spoked wheels all together!! Can you say "makin' chips"? Bodywork: It may stay white. OR... It may change to black with custom graphics. Unknown as of this writing. Assume the bodywork stays white. __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

10-07-2008, 10:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,447	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? Pic with black swinger added. Photoshop skills brought to you by of our own Scarmack121. Thanks!!! __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

10-07-2008, 10:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
edgeridercr15 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redondo Beach,CA Posts: 1,687	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? an idea for you.

10-07-2008, 11:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,447	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? Thanks!!! And yes, it does give me more than a few ideas!!! The wheels are turning!!! __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

10-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ally24 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 127	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? Shiny.....Shiny...... Bling.......When It sparkles its like watching a woman dance, its mezmorizing!!!!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

10-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ally24 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 127	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? Think about it.....

10-11-2008, 02:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
RIDE~4~LIFE 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: S.A, Australia Posts: 881	Re: Swinger Arm: Polish or Powder Coat? have a black chassis, i recon it looks sik, also shiny stuff hurts your eyes in the sun lol