View Full Version : Powder Coating at home?
brian400ex
11-01-2002, 02:43 PM
Who all does this powder coating at home? Do you use an oven or what? Where do you get the supplies? How expensive is it to get into powder coating? I just want to do little things. Probably nothing bigger than an intake off of a 350 chevy.
Pappy
11-01-2002, 02:58 PM
try eastwood (http://www.eastwoodcompany.com)
look at the powders...ovens and supplies etc.
Woodsrider
11-01-2002, 04:41 PM
Pappy, what are the sides of that spray booth made of? And what did you use to pull a draft through the filters at the bottom?
Pappy
11-01-2002, 04:46 PM
actually i built that today.....
it is smooth white tile board. i still have to seal the corners and add the trim....
there is a fan below those 2 filters that creates the down draft. knida experimental....lol but it did work great tonight. i think i will add another static filter at the back section....haha.....it lso is a good place to get pics when the sun aint out
Dave400ex
11-01-2002, 05:06 PM
A local Powdercoating shop like uses magnets and hooks it to the metal so the spray sticks to it better. Now I`m sure that would be expensive.
Pappy
11-01-2002, 05:10 PM
the powdercoating gun i have has a grounding wire. when i am doing the first coat....i attach it to the large 3/4 inch all thread that i use as a hanging pole. i find that the threads help keep the lil wire hangers in place. but yes....the metal has to be grounded in order to promote the static effect on the powder.
Dave400ex
11-01-2002, 05:14 PM
Yeah I don`t remember how it all worked, but the Guy explained it and it sounded like a nice setup. He had his motorcycle frame sandblasted and powdercoated for $275. I didn`t think that was to bad really.
Pappy
11-01-2002, 05:16 PM
$275 isnt bad. i know there are cheaper places....but i geuss it all depends on where you live. the local pc shop here ....$400 for a quad frame. and they dont do special colors.
Dave400ex
11-01-2002, 05:18 PM
How much do you charge? Also another thing you have to consider is the Shipping there and back.
Pappy
11-01-2002, 05:30 PM
well i dont do frames. but if i did, i wouldnt do one for less then $350. it really is a lot of work.....and the time spent shipping etc has to be considered. just think......we will pay $250 for a set of plastic that lasts 6 months.....then its as bad as what we replaced......but we whine over teh same amount for pc on our frames and it will last for many years and still look new.
Originally posted by 400ex127
well i dont do frames. but if i did, i wouldnt do one for less then $350. it really is a lot of work.....and the time spent shipping etc has to be considered. just think......we will pay $250 for a set of plastic that lasts 6 months.....then its as bad as what we replaced......but we whine over teh same amount for pc on our frames and it will last for many years and still look new.
well put kenny......it started to drive me nuts:blah
Woodsrider
11-01-2002, 06:30 PM
I was thinking of making one out of the same stuff, I can get it for next to free. Now, by fan, you mean box fan, or ?
So far I have the compressor, and the sand blaster is on its way. I have yet to order the PC gun. I want to get every thing together before I get the gun. So when it gets here I can get right to it. I am still looking for a great deal on an oven. Free or next to it would be good.
Call me tight, but I want to see just how cheap I can get into this. So far the only thing I have paid for is $75 for the blast cabinet, and $35 for a new regulator for my compressor.
I have an Ir heater that is rated for 60kBTU, but I can't find any one to build me an oven to put it in for a reasonable cost.
Pappy
11-01-2002, 07:35 PM
well...if all ya gonna do is small stuff......get a household oven. i bought one for $40 bucks at a yard sale. it is one of the best tools i have;) if ya dont have 220 in yer garage...get a propane oven. i would stay away from building your own....but if you really just have to have one.....email me and i will send ya a few pics of mine.
chris.....i hear ya;) i had a fella try to convince me to do about $200 worth of work for free:eek: just because im still NEW at this......i geuss he is at wal mart buying spray paint about now:devil
Pappy
11-01-2002, 07:39 PM
Originally posted by CHRIS WATERS
well put kenny......it started to drive me nuts:blah
yup...and the ones you do for your best buddy...come right back and kick yer arse :mad: i simply forgot to sand off the very top of the lower bar clamp....and when it was tightened....snap ..crackle and friggon pop:p
Woodsrider
11-01-2002, 09:00 PM
Actually all I have an intrest in is small stuff. So far the biggest thing I need to PC is a set of eight shock springs for custom sand-rails. The longest piece will easily hang sideways in a household oven. and I think the biggest square boxy piece is the size of a small toaster oven.
Lots of valve covers, engine pullies, motor mounts ect. ect.
Then of course there is the little nickle & dime parts for my own stuff;)
The big propane fired IR oven would be nice but then you just have folks buggin ya to do bigger things.
I ain't lookin to get rich, just support a habit:)
Originally posted by 400ex127
yup...and the ones you do for your best buddy...come right back and kick yer arse :mad: i simply forgot to sand off the very top of the lower bar clamp....and when it was tightened....snap ..crackle and friggon pop:p
frames look below...
btw ...it 's no big deal...
I for got to tell ya something ....ELSE:confused:
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:09 PM
Originally posted by "2-R's Rider"
btw ...it 's no big deal...
I for got to tell ya something ....ELSE:confused:
whats that dave?? all the other parts should be hot pink?? oook:D ;)
pink I was think thats fo C dales:eek:
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:12 PM
LMAO:D :blah
Originally posted by "2-R's Rider"
pink I was think thats fo C dales:eek:
& Mrs 2r's R
Originally posted by 400ex127
yup...and the ones you do for your best buddy...come right back and kick yer arse :mad: i simply forgot to sand off the very top of the lower bar clamp....and when it was tightened....snap ..crackle and friggon pop:p
yep.............that is the pits.......
i have a subframe comning back to me because the color was not a perfect match to the frame,,,,,,,,,cant say i blame the guy.......but when you custom mix colors sh*t happens...........
least this proves its not always to me huh kenny:p
trouble is to strip the thing will cost me about 200 in stripper......countless hours to get it real clean.........and the repowdering of the piece...........
no wonder i got out of it on a commerical basis:rolleyes:
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:19 PM
well.....if making mistakes will make you perfect.....im gonna be the absolute chit:D
Originally posted by 400ex127
well.....if making mistakes will make you perfect.....im gonna be the absolute chit:D
you will do fine ...just stop posting my PARTS all over the site ..j/k:D
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:24 PM
sure dave:p
kenny get off pc go wash it lol....
I see dirt spots on it :huh
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:28 PM
yeah...the black has to be wiped down with polish after its bath:p
BTW guys stop "cooking" atv parts in your oven....:confused:
Ruins the taste of your MEATLOAF!!:blah
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:32 PM
oh i wish i hadnt deleted the pic of all yer engins cases in the dishwasher:eek: LMFAO!!!!:D I BET YER OLD LADY WAS TRYING LIKE CRAZY TO FIGURE OUT WHY HER DISHES WHERE SPOTTING:D
Originally posted by 400ex127
oh i wish i hadnt deleted the pic of all yer engins cases in the dishwasher:eek: LMFAO!!!!:D I BET YER OLD LADY WAS TRYING LIKE CRAZY TO FIGURE OUT WHY HER DISHES WHERE SPOTTING:D
I know nothing.........besides ..the meatloaf never knew what hit it..
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:35 PM
well .....i geuss i know why you liked my chili so much......had klotz in it:eek: :D
Originally posted by 400ex127
oh i wish i hadnt deleted the pic of all yer engins cases in the dishwasher:eek: LMFAO!!!!:D I BET YER OLD LADY WAS TRYING LIKE CRAZY TO FIGURE OUT WHY HER DISHES WHERE SPOTTING:D
wait a minute.........she washes dishes:confused: :huh
me & my R's love klotz ..just keep far behind
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:39 PM
ok dave....wanna know why the stem clamp chipped? CUZ I USED IT TO STIR MY JALAPENO CHILI:eek:
Extremeracer167
11-01-2002, 09:41 PM
hhhhmmm.....nothing smells better than klotz, but i can think of a few things out there that TASTE better!! lol
hm,,......guess this thread is wrecked....
wanna know the real reason???? I'll nevr tell :p
some one will come here wanting to read about PC
And will wind up reading bout ...
CHILI
KLOTZ
OVENS
& my damn dishwasher:huh :huh
Pappy
11-01-2002, 09:47 PM
oh well.....its now a well rounded thread:p
brian400ex
11-02-2002, 07:07 AM
I asked about powder coating supplies and advise and i get this ****! Thanks guys! NOT!!!
Pappy
11-02-2002, 07:43 AM
Originally posted by brian400ex
I asked about powder coating supplies and advise and i get this ****! Thanks guys! NOT!!!
you got a ton of good info......if it aint enough for ya, go get a few books....eastwood has a great book...$79.94 or a video series for about$250.....and as far as cost....figure on atleast $1000 to start and thats the basics.....i dont know what more you want...and its better too be pissed off then pissed on:rolleyes:
Pappy
11-02-2002, 07:56 AM
and if you would have done a search....you would have found this thread....http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30531&highlight=powder
Originally posted by 400ex127
and if you would have done a search....you would have found this thread....http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30531&highlight=powder
or heck,,,,,,,,he could have done a search on yahoo or something and got more info that he could read in one night........:rolleyes:
when i wanted to know about it that is what i had to do.....
Pappy
11-02-2002, 05:51 PM
hey chris....tell me in 4 sentences how to start and become a refrigeration expert;) lmao.....i geuss there are some that do....some that want to do....and some that are just doo doo:devil
Originally posted by 400ex127
hey chris....tell me in 4 sentences how to start and become a refrigeration expert;) lmao.....i geuss there are some that do....some that want to do....and some that are just doo doo:devil
LOL............:D :D :D
Four sentences wouldnt even explain the refrigeration process or get into the principles of the process............:p ;)
Pappy
11-02-2002, 05:59 PM
well sir....i am an expert in climate control here.:o
i walk to the thermostat.....adjust the climate......and sit down again:D
and if that dont work.....im screwed:blah
Originally posted by brian400ex
I asked about powder coating supplies and advise and i get this ****! Thanks guys! NOT!!!
I knew it was coming:rolleyes:
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