Powdercoating

[pineway]

Where can i buy the stuff i need to pc? I know i need an oven thats not a problem i just wanna do small stuff like hubs. And how hot does the oven have to be? How long do you put the parts in the oven? thanks now for any help.

[CHAUNCY]

I bought my gun from www.eastwoodcompany.com and I usually buy my powder from www.columbiacoatings.com You hang the parts from a wire and spray the powder then put the wire with the part hanging in the oven. I use a pair of pliers to transfer the parts in and out of the oven. There is a hook on top of the wire (the opposite end of the part).

[pineway]

How long does it take the pc to cure?

[CHAUNCY]

I usually just go by what www.ColumbiaCoatings.com says.

Curing:

A) Single Coats, Secondary (Final Coat), Third (Final Coats)

1) Light Parts: 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. (Pulleys, Brackets and other small items.)

2) Heavy Parts: 385-400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. (Wheels, Intake Manifolds, Etc.)

[pineway]

what gun did you get? and is it worth the money>?

[CHAUNCY]

Originally posted by pineway
what gun did you get? and is it worth the money>?
I got the model 1100 and I think it is worth the money. I have not had a single problem with the gun yet. Gets the job done :cool:

[pineway]

One last question... Can u cure the powder over a open flame or does it have to be in an oven?

[JabberJaw]

I heard of people using the microwave... but they're not around anymore.....

[CHAUNCY]

Originally posted by JabberJaw
I heard of people using the microwave... but they're not around anymore.....

LMAO:p :eek: I dont think you can cure it over an open flame, I think it has to be in an oven or cured by an infared lamp. You might want to ask around about that though, but I dont think you can cure it over an open flame:ermm:

[danney f]

Originally posted by pineway
One last question... Can u cure the powder over a open flame or does it have to be in an oven?



Nope, because the metal itself has to reach the 375 - 400, all the open flame will do is burn the powder. I tried to use a propane torch one time on a scrap part just to see what it would do. the powder burnt and turned crispy black.

[Butters]

would aluminum be considered light parts or would it depend on size?

[SBC101]

I heard in not good to powdercoat aluminum because it makes the aluminum weak or something.

[CHAUNCY]

Originally posted by SBC101
I heard in not good to powdercoat aluminum because it makes the aluminum weak or something.

I have never heard that and I doubt its true. The parts depend on the size and weight not the material hondaextreme01:)

[danney f]

Originally posted by SBC101
I heard in not good to powdercoat aluminum because it makes the aluminum weak or something.

How hot does your motor get???
its made of aluminum.
Maybe if you had it so hot that it starts to melt or something.
But, no powdercoating aluminum will not make it weak. stronger if anything.

[griffsfsr]

What does Flowout mean? And how do you put second coats on?

Thanks,
Chris

[monkeyboy]

talkk 2 d eazt cooast blinnger:bandit:

[Butters]

Originally posted by CHAUNCY
I have never heard that and I doubt its true. The parts depend on the size and weight not the material hondaextreme01:)

thanks!:)

[CHAUNCY]

Originally posted by HondaEXtreme01
thanks!:)

No problem:bandit: