just for anyone's info, i got my parts back from powder coat and they turned out great, got the valve covers done, timing cover and also the chrome kury luggage rack. they were done in gold which looks great against the illusion red, the kury rack was marked from carrying luggage so this was sort of an test, the powder coat is so durable and scratch resistant as well as easy to clean, i think i will be doing the rims when the tires are due to be changed and the centerstand as well!!