exactly why i asked what kinda powder and what gun..harbor freight powder clumps a lot
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exactly why i asked what kinda powder and what gun..harbor freight powder clumps a lot
The key to powder coating is preparation.. Like REED said if you clean it up really really good then you can avoid most problems.. The bubbling to mee sounds like it may be a powder issue or not perfectly clean product... Preheating your product works well for cooking off (preventing outgassing) some dirt, and oils which may have gotten onto your piece.
Some ebay companies sell some decent powders cheap, but it will take some trial and error to find the good ones.. Or you can choose to buy from some specialty company to ensure you get higher grade virgin powders.
Keep in mind too there are many different types of powder to be used Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic, TGIC, and several hybrids. Each type of powder has its characateristics which give it strengths and weaknesses.
Do some research there is quite a difference in alot of the guns as well. You will find the higher end guns will not spit/sputter, and will give you a more even flow.
Some ebay companies sell some decent powders cheap, but it will take some trial and error to find the good ones.. Or you can choose to buy from some specialty company to ensure you get higher grade virgin powders.
Keep in mind too there are many different types of powder to be used Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic, TGIC, and several hybrids. Each type of powder has its characateristics which give it strengths and weaknesses.
Do some research there is quite a difference in alot of the guns as well. You will find the higher end guns will not spit/sputter, and will give you a more even flow.
All of what is said is correct. I have found the best was to clean a part is sand blast it. PERIOD. it strips away everything...even powder that got messed up and you want to re-do. sand blasting also cause a very fine texture to be put into the metal so it helps the powder stick better. i sand blast all my stuff before i coat it. even if i making air scoops out of raw metal. try around your town to find a local coater. they should sell you powder if you ask them.
Here are yet some more air scoops...this time in ORANGE. let me know what you think. this is my first time using orange.
the orange looks great......i really like the black i may need to send you a bunce of parts cause you are doing very nice work
Here are yet some more air scoops...this time in ORANGE. let me know what you think. this is my first time using orange.
Looks awesome!
were do you get your powder from?
We get the powder form a Local Trailer building company. They carry Cardinal powders and coverings.
Hey guys...couldn't help but notice the powder coating. I'm a newb here....so be gentle!
Anyways...got me an 02' blaster so I am going to do a complete tear down this winter and coat everything...anyways here is some eye candy for you guys! Been doing this for awhile...
Anyways...got me an 02' blaster so I am going to do a complete tear down this winter and coat everything...anyways here is some eye candy for you guys! Been doing this for awhile...
If you guys need any advice on powder coating...please feel free to ask! I'll answer back as honestly as possible...not promoting myself here...but I'd like to help when I can because I'm sure I'll be asking some questions along the line of Blasters
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