oldslap

Member

• Jan 6, 2019

• #1

Just a little bit of info that may be of use & save people some money.
6 years ago I rebuilt my SWB Series 3 that had stood outside for 15 years.
The front swivels were obviously completely shot, I took a gamble & had them powder coated (£35) - 6 years later they're still fine - no leaky grease.
Now rebuilding a '66 2a & will be doing the same again.
Did think about Cerakote as it seems to be a modern version of powder coat, but not sure if it will do such a good job?

 

steve2286w

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2019

• #2

I think they sell them new now coated rather than chrome, i went with the chrome ones last year, was that at an ally wheel repairer

 

oldslap

Member

• Jan 6, 2019

• #3

Yeah, Aerocoat near Gt.Yarmouth. Always used them for powder coating. Saved me a fortune not having to buy new swivels. Going to fit rubber fairies this time round as well.

 

oldslap

Member

• Jan 6, 2019

• #4

Bloody predictive text! Don't think Rubber Fairies will be any good - should be gaitors!

 

oldslap

Member

• Apr 30, 2019

• #5

Just got round to having the swivels powder coated - picked them up today. They look bloody good, & nice & smooth.
£15 + vat each! Saved a fortune on buying new ones.

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Apr 30, 2019

• #6

This is the moment I come on with a smart arse smug smile and tell everyone, when I replaced mine a couple of years ago the web site I used advertised a full kit for under six quid a side.
I never thought for one moment they would send them for that but they did.

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• Apr 30, 2019

• #7

Oh.... 24 hours later they magically went back to normal price


And yes, I did post a thread asking if anyone needed to order some in the near future.

No body came forward

 

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rob1miles

Well-Known Member

• Apr 30, 2019

• #8

You mean to say I've wasted my money on the Rubber Fairies I bought?