Eastwood Diamond Coat on 350X axle

[350Kris]

I need some advice... I took my new stock 350X axle and polished it (dremeled the sprocket hub, but left it "rough"). I left the protective coating inside where the axle sits in the carrier and on the splines -- so basically all exposed areas of the axle are polished.

How should I treat the axle to prevent corrosion? I've used the Eastwood Diamond Clear Coat in the past, but have not tested it on a ridden bike....is it good? I thought about a clear powder coat, but I understand it is pretty difficult to remove the sprocket hub...correct? What if I just leave it polished and keep up with cleaning it? Help!

Thanks!

[cyal8er]

You might want to give this a try as I am doing the same thing except with my 250r axle. I haven't actually ordered some of this yet but it look like it may do the trick, see what you think.

Like many other coatings, GLISTEN PC is a MOISTURE-CURED coating, which means it is strengthened by exposure to moisture. It will never crack, chip, peel, or yellow, and is very flexible as well.

IDEAL USES: As a protective coating on aluminum wheels, chrome bumpers, marine railings, chrome or aluminum covers, grills, handles, ornaments, lights, etc

http://www.imperialrestoration.com/products.php?category=2

[SYKO]

hang it up about taking the sprocket hub off, they are put on under serious pressure and heat at the factory, you wil have to do the axle and hub at the same time.

[350Kris]

Looks good to me, but I have the stuff below on hand. My only worry is that it might not stand up to the abuse that an axle gets. Anyone have experience with it?



Eastwood Diamond Clear Metal Aerosol 12 oz

Protect metal parts with a crystal clear, tough, flexible coating that keeps brass, aluminum, steel, die-cast, even cast iron looking great. This self-leveling formulation, resists chips, cracks, fading and yellowing. May slightly dull reflectivity. Resists fuels and temps up to 300ºF. Ideal in underhood applications except exhaust manifolds. Great for polished wheels, aluminum valve covers as well as items around the shop and home. Diamond Clear for Bare Metal is a solvent-based clear in a 12 oz aerosol can.

[350Kris]

That's what I heard about the sprocket hubs.....so that means I can't powdercoat due to the rubber bushings fitted into the hub's bolt holes.

[edog]

Do it right,Powder coat it.

[cyal8er]

Looks good to me, but I have the stuff below on hand. My only worry is that it might not stand up to the abuse that an axle gets. Anyone have experience with it?



Eastwood Diamond Clear Metal Aerosol 12 oz

Protect metal parts with a crystal clear, tough, flexible coating that keeps brass, aluminum, steel, die-cast, even cast iron looking great. This self-leveling formulation, resists chips, cracks, fading and yellowing. May slightly dull reflectivity. Resists fuels and temps up to 300ºF. Ideal in underhood applications except exhaust manifolds. Great for polished wheels, aluminum valve covers as well as items around the shop and home. Diamond Clear for Bare Metal is a solvent-based clear in a 12 oz aerosol can.

might want to give your stuff a try then. I like to keep the original shine though, thats just me and your spray says may slightly dull reflectivity of the surface, but hey if it works for ya then fine, I'd try it.
I've worked with the Por15 coats on my showcar and it is really a stuff coating, not even a hammer can chip it! :p but it is a little expensive...good luck and let me what you come up with.

[350Kris]

The Por15 sounds like a better product to me. It would probably stand up well against the rigors of trail riding. I don't want to have to "redo" the axle in the near future and I plan to ride the bike a lot once it's done. I appreciate the feedback.