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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Dec 10 2022, 02:56 PM
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A little background ... my tins are not rusty, but the PO repainted them and they look a bit DIY. Thus, I'd like to get them powder coated before reinstalling the rebuilt motor (while I have them out).
Is sandblasting the best way to prep tin for power coating? Are there other methods that are just as effective that I could do myself to avoid the cost of having them sandblasted? I did some searching and it looks like others used solvent and then soap and water? |
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| Rand |
Dec 11 2022, 02:25 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,413 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Listen to the last comments. If you have a reputable powder coater, this isn't an issue. They do the prep. Or they charge extra for it and you can decide to let them do it (which they can do as easily as a dip in a bath), vs bumbling with it ahead of time.
If you have a powder coater who just cakes your shit and gives it back as shit, find a new powdercoater. If they are worth doing business with, they will guide you to a quality result. |
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| mepstein |
Dec 11 2022, 02:36 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,176 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Rand @ Dec 11 2022, 03:25 PM)  Listen to the last comments. If you have a reputable powder coater, this isn't an issue. They do the prep. Or they charge extra for it and you can decide to let them do it (which they can do as easily as a dip in a bath), vs bumbling with it ahead of time. If you have a powder coater who just dips your shit and gives it back as shit, find a new powdercoater. If they are worth doing business with, they will guide you to a quality result. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's not rocket science. Our guy used to do all the prep, paint, powder, cerikote, etc for a large shop and he has a car detail business on the side. He's the one who organizes and keeps the shop clean ( not easy in a 150 year old barn) so I'm sure DC will be happy - but again, I'm not looking for customers. Better to find a good place near your location. |
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DC_neun_vierzehn Best way to prep engine tin for powder coasting? Dec 10 2022, 02:56 PM
Puebloswatcop
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I called a few power coating shops - the only on... Dec 12 2022, 08:34 AM mepstein
I called a few power coating shops - the only one... Dec 10 2022, 08:11 PM Type 47
I called a few power coating shops - the only on... Dec 10 2022, 08:25 PM mepstein
[quote name='mepstein' post='3044496' date='Dec 1... Dec 10 2022, 09:15 PM DC_neun_vierzehn
I called a few power coating shops - the only on... Dec 11 2022, 09:33 AM bdstone914
I called a few power coating shops - the only one... Dec 10 2022, 11:17 PM BeatNavy That seems steep. I used to live in NoVA and would... Dec 10 2022, 03:49 PM nathanxnathan I recently took some parts for powder coating. I h... Dec 10 2022, 09:15 PM jim_hoyland
I recently took some parts for powder coating. I ... Dec 11 2022, 09:25 AM nathanxnathan
I recently took some parts for powder coating. I... Dec 11 2022, 11:32 PM mlindner Eastwood sells the gallon of media and hose with g... Dec 11 2022, 10:09 AM mlindner Or just find a car shop that has one (blaster cabi... Dec 11 2022, 10:14 AM mlindner Now I'm stuck on this. Last, don't powder ... Dec 11 2022, 10:23 AM TheCabinetmaker Don't do anything to them. Let the coaters do ... Dec 11 2022, 12:23 PM mepstein
Don't do anything to them. Let the coaters do... Dec 11 2022, 02:03 PM mepstein You need a good size compressor to make it work. B... Dec 12 2022, 08:10 AM |
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