Black bike rack for a T5.1 - cost to change?

[HowieDog]

In keeping with the black and white theme, I'm keen to investigate a black bike rack for the Cali. It appears that stripping it down and poweder coating is an option, albeit a pig of a job.

Another option is to sell the silver one I already have and buy a black one like this...

Black bike rack

They appear to be new but powder coated.

How much do you think I would get for my existing rack do you think - its from 2014 and works as it should...

 

[Jay20cali]

Around £350 maybe?
I have done a few black ones now but by was of anodising. This is far superior in my opinion,
It’s a pain stripping them ...
Powder coat chips easily then water spreads underneath it

 

[Ting Tong]

Try selling it on the T5 or VW camper forums. The shop sell the black fiamma one and I think you can add rails. The black one you posted has just been powder coated by someone in Aberystwyth for £300. I agree with @Jay20cali but people with powder coated ones seem happy.

Fiamma 3rd/4th Bike Rack Adapter And Arms for VW T6/T6.1 Pro California/Caravelle – Deep Black – CampervanBits

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Jdorling]

Around £350 maybe?
I have done a few black ones now but by was of anodising. This is far superior in my opinion,
It’s a pain stripping them ...
Powder coat chips easily then water spreads underneath it

Where about did you get yours anodised?

 

[Jay20cali]

Bury