Who has done their own powder coating ?, thinking about a new toy..... |
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Who has done their own powder coating ?, thinking about a new toy..... |
jsteele22 |
Oct 15 2006, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 727 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 4,653 |
I've read up a little on powdercoating, and it sounds like it would be real handy to be able to do myself. I know a few of you folks have done it, so I wanted to ask : 1) How bad is the smell (while curing) ? I'm thinking of doing smaller parts in a small electric oven indoors, but under a dedicated vent hood. Sound reasonable ? 2) What does it smell like ? Burning plastic ? 3) Does the smell really linger afterwards, or does it go away with decent air circulation ? 4) How satisfied are you with your results ? Did it take much practice before parts came out looking acceptable ? 5) I'm planning (if I do this) to get the Chicago Electric (Harbor Freight) unit. I know their stuff is crap, but don't plan on using it all that often. Anybody have good/bad experiences with this unit ? |
jsteele22 |
Oct 15 2006, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 727 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 4,653 |
So if I was to do this in my backyard/driveway is it gonna stink out the neighbors ? Or does the smell "blow away" pretty quickly ? Also, if I shoot the powder at work (where I've got air, bead blasting, etc.) can I transport the pieces home to cure ? Or does the powder just fall off if not cured right away ? |
736conver |
Oct 15 2006, 04:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
So if I was to do this in my backyard/driveway is it gonna stink out the neighbors ? Or does the smell "blow away" pretty quickly ? Also, if I shoot the powder at work (where I've got air, bead blasting, etc.) can I transport the pieces home to cure ? Or does the powder just fall off if not cured right away ? Your neighbors really shouldnt be affected by the smell. I would say my oven puts a cloud out about 10 ft in diameter when I open it up. Its not too bad. That would be tricky to move the pieces with powder on them. I had something on a piece once, went to lightly blow it off and the powder came off too. Its only a static charge holding it on. |
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