Pannier mounting hardware - black?

[dd14x]

Hello, had anyone powder coated or painted the pannier mounting kit A9518172? If so, any gotchas or things to watch out for?

I have a black GT and trying to avoid the chrome if possible

 

[A1A Rider]

Based on: https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/15688341/4066327401.webp

Well, don't paint parts that will rub. I assume all the items that are bolted on. A home paint won't survive, it will peal. If you'll leave at least those parts unpainted, together it will look more presentable than scraped off paint.

First, you'd need to either etch with acid the metal or use like a 600 grit sandpaper. This will help the paint adhesion. Surely you'd need to clean really well the parts with acetone (home depot), make sure you wipe off anything, it is like adding soap, wipe that lifted oil away with a lint free rag. Make sure acetone will fully evaporate before painting. Either spray or brush on, follow multi layer directions on the paint direction label. A temperature will change how fast it will dry, a humid environment might totally make the paint adhere horribly. A dusty environment might ruin the finish too.

There are places online what will paint well, look for gun related painting services. They know metal and do small weird shaped parts. Perhaps it will be the best solution.

 

[dd14x]

Darn - you are right about the moving parts. So if I paint the top surfaces (the ones that are visible in closed position), it should work - when it is open, the saddlebag will cover it anyway.

Thank you!

 

[A1A Rider]

There are "bluing" liquids for guns. But they only work on some alloys. Say, if that metal can be blue-ed, you can do a number of bluing sessions, it happens very quickly, you can get it to a very dark blue, almost black. But, not sure if that metal can be blue-ed.

Example: Amazon.com

 

[Tal]

I have had some parts 'cerakoted'....its the same system used on firearms...its permanent...baked on and looks normal.