i think I got this powdercoating stuff down pat

[Castor-426ex]

here you go..tell me what you think....i just got a powdercoating set up...to do MY stuff haha kenny and chris got all the internet orders up...im just gonna try to take local business haha

[Castor-426ex]

another

[Castor-426ex]

a few more

[Woodsrider]

You cook that stuff in the house oven?

Which kit did you buy, the Hot Coat?

[Castor-426ex]

im using a home electric oven...for now.. a larger oven is in the works to fit my frame in it....
i didnt buy the hotcoat..however i did by a kit kinda like that..
lots of trial and error..haha...more to come...like my frame and stuff

[JhallettEX]

Which one did you buy, how much was it and what all did it come with? Looks good.

[Pappy]

looks good castor:D how's that bushing?:eek: ;)

[Castor-426ex]

umm lmao did I miss another one?? lmao!! jk..ive ony melted one piece so far haha....but my dad just machined me something better..haha

[Castor-426ex]

what other small stuff should i do?

[Pappy]

rear hubs...oil filter cover..clutch perch(aftermarket) just anything ya want!!

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by Castor-400ex
im using a home electric oven...for now.. a larger oven is in the works to fit my frame in it....


I am gonna use an IR heater for my frame. I cant see the need for a batch oven for a while.

Hey Pappy what are you using for the big stuff?

[Pappy]

i built a oven 3ft x 3ft heated by a 56000 btu propane fired heat element. it will hold 500 degree's if i close the vents. i dont mind the ir unit...but ...u have to have a sealed room to do it...damn dust and such will wreck your work if any contaminents in the air. it just takes longer but for a once and awhile not bad...but i dont have alot of expierence with them

[Castor-426ex]

batch oven is where its at....im building a 6x6x6 using electric heat...ill show it when its done...

you see the prices on the commercial ovens?:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Woodsrider]

where did you get the panels for the oven? Can you post a pic of it I am very curios.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Castor-400ex

you see the prices on the commercial ovens?:eek: :eek: :eek:

yes..but xmas is comin...lol:D

[Woodsrider]

man the commercial ovens can run you some change huh? 10g and up.

[Pappy]

inside shot with out internal panels..i havent needed the yet

[Pappy]

like i said....this is my first attempt at building an oven...lol

[Castor-426ex]

im going to try to see if 1/8th inch steel will handle it if its well insulated...we will see haha ive got 911 on speed dial

[Woodsrider]

So pappy, that oven is not insulated at all?

I do like how you did it though:D looks very basic, but how do you regulate the temp? Or do you just set the heat and watch the temp of the part with a themometer?

[Pappy]

well...ive used it enough to know what part needs constant temp readings etc. i use a laser thermometer to register temps. i can use the heat panels and one unit...but its actually harder to keep the temp even. its very basic...and i am completely blown away by the work i have turned out so far. i am havin alot of fun and its supporting my habit. i took my quad to the local pc shop and they flipped, offered me a job and everything. haha...i make too much to leave the 9 to 5 as of right now...lol

[mrusk]

400127- What kind of metal did you make the oven out off?

thanks

matt

[DEAL]

Kenny man, i can see that making one kick *** barbeque!
Just throw the whole deer in there!:devil

[Pappy]

it is made out of 3/16 mild steel. my dad is a welder and fabricator so it wasnt much trouble for him. the panels for the interior ....lol....i have no idea what they are. they are appox. 5/16 thick and are capable of handling temps in excess of 2000 degrees. when i do alumicoating i install them and maintain the temp at 500 degrees. this is just a learning expeirence....i may just buy a batch oven...i think they are in the $9000 dollar range. i am buying a new farm next summer if all goes well so it will have to wait for that...no room here...lol

MRUSK..............what's up??:huh

[Pappy]

Originally posted by FreeStylexrider
Kenny man, i can see that making one kick *** barbeque!
Just throw the whole deer in there!:devil

hahaha.....NO DEER IN THE PC OVEN!!!!! LMAO:D

[mrusk]

2Rs- My dad found a box for the stuff. He'll take it to the PO tommoro to get a shippin price. I'll let you know.

matt

keep me tuned IN!..
I want/need these pcs ..
btw .......MT, you mailbox,...

[RytM1]

Ok, sorry for that, I deleted the post and was going to put it somewhere else, so for those of following along at home, the question that 2R's answered was about the amount of powder used to coat pieces such as exhaust shields. The second part of the question was about reusing powder that does not adhere to the part being PC'd.

i also deleted mine heee..
but you should not reuse PC powders

[TRAIL]

Just wondering what kind of prep work is involved with PCing, after the sand blasting?

[Pappy]

the piece is taken to bare metal...and i mean bare..lol

any corners and such must be spotless. no dirt in any scratches either. then it gets prepped with some cleaner of choice and then its just about ready....just about;)

[TRAIL]

thanks for the info

[yellow400]

Originally posted by Castor-400ex
a few more

yo castor-400ex that looks good what color is it?

[yellow400]

Originally posted by yellow400


yo castor-400ex that looks good what color is it?

I'm talking about the thumb throttle

[Castor-426ex]

super mirror gloss black...only one coat too..:)