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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 |
Dr Evil |
Dec 13 2018, 08:44 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I want to do this so bad. Now I dont have a barn, so, been on the back burner. May need to rent shop space again as I need a blaster, too.
This looked like a decent option to make my own. I need one big enough for motorcycle frames. At $250/frame and several project bikes, and no limit on need over my lifetime, seems a no brainer. http://www.homediystuff.com/building-a-diy...filing-cabinet/ |
mepstein |
Dec 13 2018, 08:59 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I want to do this so bad. Now I dont have a barn, so, been on the back burner. May need to rent shop space again as I need a blaster, too. This looked like a decent option to make my own. I need one big enough for motorcycle frames. At $250/frame and several project bikes, and no limit on need over my lifetime, seems a no brainer. http://www.homediystuff.com/building-a-diy...filing-cabinet/ Mike - Another option to look at is air dry Cerikote. very hard finish, no oven or special equipment. Just a spray gun and compressor. The paint is expensive but a little goes a long way. It doesn't have much thickness so tolerances for threads and press fit is much easier. Ben uses it for his 911 fan and shroud repair and it looks great. It shows more detail so that is a plus on some parts but won't hide corrosion like powder coat. |
Dr Evil |
Dec 13 2018, 09:14 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I want to do this so bad. Now I dont have a barn, so, been on the back burner. May need to rent shop space again as I need a blaster, too. This looked like a decent option to make my own. I need one big enough for motorcycle frames. At $250/frame and several project bikes, and no limit on need over my lifetime, seems a no brainer. http://www.homediystuff.com/building-a-diy...filing-cabinet/ Mike - Another option to look at is air dry Cerikote. very hard finish, no oven or special equipment. Just a spray gun and compressor. The paint is expensive but a little goes a long way. It doesn't have much thickness so tolerances for threads and press fit is much easier. Ben uses it for his 911 fan and shroud repair and it looks great. It shows more detail so that is a plus on some parts but won't hide corrosion like powder coat. I hadnt considered doing cerikote myself, but am familiar with it. Yes, pricey. Interesting idea. Thanks. |
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