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Old 08-18-2006, 07:50 AM
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Had my pegs coated a couple months ago and notice the PC rubbing off. Anyone ever have this happen?
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:06 AM
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You have any pics?
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:07 AM
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nopes...bikes outside and my hd fried a while back
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:19 AM
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So what parts are rubbing off?
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:20 AM
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umm like i said....the foot pegs
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:26 AM
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lol, got that part. Were they knurled, or rolled? (The pegs.) Just the top edges coming off where your boot rides? etc. We all know that PC is tougher than painting, but not wear proof. Anodizing is a different method that takes more abuse.
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:28 AM
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i have not had a come back on something like that but there are many reasons, heres a few. the peg was not prepped right prior to coating. the paint or whatever coating on it wasnt removed before the coating was applied. the heating/cooling process was not dont right. many things man, just have to know how it was done.

how is it rubbing off ? is it flaking off, coming off in big flake chunks, or just showing wear marks. take a pic and post it for me.
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 11:41 PM
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its just rubbing off...and their OEM pegs on a 06 ZX6r. Ill try and get a pic in a bit. Hey evil...u still doing pc?
 
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Old 08-18-2006, 11:56 PM
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every day for the last 10 years
 
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Old 08-19-2006, 12:08 AM
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u got mirror red?

and how much would u charge me to redo them?
 


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