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Delving into Powder Coating, Finished 1st project.... |
ValcoOscar |
Dec 12 2018, 03:30 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,388 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, after getting quotes on powder coating three sets of rims and misc suspension components I've decided to do my own powder coating. I've seen lots of YouTube videos but wanted some feedback from someone already doing this. Please share any tips.
My oven is 20 W x 24 D x 30 H so I'm thinking going with dual voltage Eastwood gun set up. If I get decent at this, perhaps we can have a SoCal powder coating tech day in the near future. Any interest? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Oscar |
mepstein |
Dec 12 2018, 04:07 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
We do a lot at our shop. It's very easy to make things look nice. Get a bunch of the proper plugs and tape so you can keep the powder off the things you don't want coated. parts also have to be pretty clean before you coat them.
Our oven is about 5x5x5 and has a rolling rack to hold the parts that hang from a wire. |
iankarr |
Dec 12 2018, 05:03 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,480 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
We do a lot at our shop. It's very easy to make things look nice. Get a bunch of the proper plugs and tape so you can keep the powder off the things you don't want coated. parts also have to be pretty clean before you coat them. Our oven is about 5x5x5 and has a rolling rack to hold the parts that hang from a wire. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) They sell assorted plug kits. Also a good idea to get a spool of wire to make your own hangers. I have the Eastwood dual voltage setup and also their oven...which is like a large countertop type. If you've got clean metal it's pretty easy to get nice results. make sure you have a dessicant or some inline dryer for the air source. Also there's something called the faraday cage effect which can interfere with coverage. Lots about that on the google. Bottom line...it's fun and works well. Enjoy...and hope to see ya soon! |
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