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Title: DG anodizing
Post by: triple1972 on October 26, 2025, 05:12:14 PM
Hi guys. Have a set of DG400 perf heads that were cut and o ringed by Scott Clough. They are fine but thought I would have them re-anodized. Or is powder coating the way now? Any vendor reccomendations. I am in NH but might have to send them out of state. Help me !
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: m in sc on October 26, 2025, 05:39:57 PM
dont powder coat, will keep heat in. get em anodized or cerakoted. No idea on a vendor
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: triple1972 on October 26, 2025, 07:26:48 PM
Thanks Russ. I meant cerakoted not powder my fault. Will look locally first.
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: Aaron Russell on October 26, 2025, 07:30:16 PM
I've heard people used "ColorsInc" in Indiana with good results, never tried them though as there is someone local to me ill go to.
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: JKV45 on October 26, 2025, 08:20:21 PM
If you want them to look original, you will need to have them gold anodized.

Powder wouldn't look right, but it's not going to cause any heat issues.

Harley has powder coated their cylinders with standard powder for years.

The difference isn't significant.
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: triple1972 on October 27, 2025, 07:16:41 PM

Thank You Aaron . Not sure how they would know what the original color would be? I have had a bunch of these heads and most are original just faded. I have some that are much brighter and have obviously been re-anodized but not necessarily the same color as original. What would you tell the anodize company? Will they know what a non faded version would look like? Sorry. Alot of questions
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: Aaron Russell on October 27, 2025, 07:56:29 PM
They might be able to send you a small sample piece. I would try to get in contact with them and see.
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: JKV45 on October 28, 2025, 09:42:39 AM
If you have a piece with the color you want, it's best to show that to the company (and leave it with them) and have them commit to getting your parts that color.

A good photo of the correct color would be the next best thing, if a piece with the correct color isn't available.

You will need to find a shop that is more on the custom side, rather than the production side, to get what you want.
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: AAAltered on October 30, 2025, 09:24:56 PM
I personally used Colors Inc in Indiana as mentioned above, perhaps 15 years ago. Had the heads and swinger done together so they match, beautifully.... All done via US Mail.   FYI I used the gold color straight from their palette, not worrying about original since at this point in life who knows what "original" even was.  They still dazzle.

(https://i.ibb.co/n3pGjfN/A0828790-7-AF7-4622-BE91-765-D68699-C42.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/7jv8RbL/AC399-BE0-D4-A5-4-EA8-B084-9704747-A125-F.jpg)
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: Simmons1 on October 31, 2025, 01:07:23 PM
 :clap:
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: SoCal250 on October 31, 2025, 01:11:02 PM
Quote from: AAAltered on October 30, 2025, 09:24:56 PMI personally used Colors Inc in Indiana as mentioned above, perhaps 15 years ago. Had the heads and swinger done together so they match, beautifully.... All done via US Mail.  FYI I used the gold color straight from their palette, not worrying about original since at this point in life who knows what "original" even was.  They still dazzle.
Thanks Ed. company site bookmarked :thumbs:
Title: Re: DG anodizing
Post by: AAAltered on October 31, 2025, 03:55:10 PM
FYI I found some "before" pics...

(https://i.ibb.co/k61DQj9V/Picture-519-Original.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/nNj4DqmR/Picture-518-Original.jpg)