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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: 2,384 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: 19,275 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. |
mepstein |
Dec 12 2018, 04:12 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,275 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. It also helps to pre heat the larger parts. Our oven is about 5x5x5 and has a rolling rack to hold the parts that hang from a wire. I would build a large oven from plywood and sheetmetal and use an element from a craigslist oven at the bottom and then a metal hanging rack that rolls over the hot element.When the parts have cooked at 400 for 20 minutes, you just roll the rack out of the oven and let cool for a couple minutes. |
ValcoOscar |
Dec 12 2018, 04:23 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,384 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
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. It also helps to pre heat the larger parts. Our oven is about 5x5x5 and has a rolling rack to hold the parts that hang from a wire. I would build a large oven from plywood and sheetmetal and use an element from a craigslist oven at the bottom and then a metal hanging rack that rolls over the hot element.When the parts have cooked at 400 for 20 minutes, you just roll the rack out of the oven and let cool for a couple minutes. Thanks Mark, I better take baby steps for now but this may be in my future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Oscar |
mepstein |
Dec 12 2018, 04:50 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,275 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. It also helps to pre heat the larger parts. Our oven is about 5x5x5 and has a rolling rack to hold the parts that hang from a wire. I would build a large oven from plywood and sheetmetal and use an element from a craigslist oven at the bottom and then a metal hanging rack that rolls over the hot element.When the parts have cooked at 400 for 20 minutes, you just roll the rack out of the oven and let cool for a couple minutes. Thanks Mark, I better take baby steps for now but this may be in my future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Oscar The only problem with a large oven is the space it takes but being able to do a rack full of suspension parts or a bunch of engine tin is really nice. At first our local commercial place was fast and cheap but over time, they got expensive and slow. Once you get your setup, the powder is cheap. a jar lasts a long time. you might spend 10-25 cents per part. |
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