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Powder Coating Question
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:07 pm
by Reverb
I have never in my life used powder coating for anything. Last time I had a project car was back in the 70`s. Is powder coating heat sensitive? In other words, can it be used on exhaust parts?
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:24 pm
by UncleBob
No. Ceramic Coating is the way to go for exhaust.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:11 am
by Gene-C
I had my roll cage and accessories pwder coated and my exhaust and anything that resembled chrome I had ceramic coated. Ceramic actually makes it a bit cooler :rock: Gene C
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:30 pm
by fubar
The advantage to powder is that it covers well on complicated parts like tubing and wire mesh. You have to remove anything that might melt, like lead in solder or bearings that might get ruined by sandblasting. ( because of baking temps) Another disadvantage is that touch up are near impossible if you have to modify something or get a scratch..
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:40 am
by desbuggy
Do it yourself powder coating products like those at Eastwood are baked at 400 degrees F. So I would limit use on anything that gets near that temperature. Doug
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:21 am
by Gene-C
Doug, do you have a link or other info on DYS powdercoating? I was thinking about buying an oven...
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:46 am
by allen pierce
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:04 pm
by Gene-C
Thanks Allen. You seen to know alittle ( or alot) abut eveythinng!!!
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:13 am
by allen pierce
It may seem that way, but, I'm just organized.
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:39 am
by Gene-C
Im goint to try the powdercoat thing. a buddy has an old oven. I already have 20 amps dedicated in my shop for my MIG. so Ill just buy a gun ans some powder and try it!! Heck if it works out, Ill powdercoat all the pieces I spray painted last winter.