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What is the strongest finish for rear pegs and sprocket

I own a motorcycle and I would like to know what the strongest finish would be. I want to I want to change the color of my rear sets and rear sprocket. the rear sets are where your feet go while riding. I have seen people get powder coating and anodized as a solution but after a few months the coating either scrapes off or wears off same with the sprocket. What could I do that would last longer. The sprocket would seem to be the hardest to keep looking good as the chain would pretty much grind off anything.

Steven Trice
- Rochester, New York, USA
May 19, 2009

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First of two simultaneous responses --

Probably a good chrome plating job.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
May 20, 2009

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Second of two simultaneous responses --

Sorry, The sprocket is stainless Steel and the rear sets are Aluminum.

Steve Trice
- Rochester, New York, USA
May 21, 2009

OK, polish the sprocket with a good cleaner/polish like Simichrome ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and then chrome plate the pegs.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
May 22, 2009

I am looking to "black out" the bike, so chrome is out. I was thinking anodize black but I have no idea how it will hold up to my boots rubbing on it for the next 2 years or so, lol.

Steve Trice
- Rochester, NY, USA
May 27, 2009