powder coating system

[RevLimitLaunch]

if anyone has experience with home powder coating, please give me any info you can, i've just been researching it. i'm looking to by the craftsman tool below. is there anything else i'll need with it besides the powder coating material you buy separately? and obviously the right oven...info on the process you take to do it would be awesome as well. and any feedback on dyi thanks



http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...wer+Painting+&+Accessories&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

 

[KzA]

well, not matter what you get to spray the powder, your gonna need some sort of compresor capable of supplying about 10 psi, and some sort of oven capable of going 400 degrees to cure the coating. Also, I wouldnt be throwing powdercoated parts in your home oven, so youd have to get a dedicated unit.

 

[hellcat]

You can use the same kind of oven you cook with. Just don't use an oven that you will ever use for food. The powder is toxic. Also you will need lamps for larger projects.

 

[RevLimitLaunch]

well, not matter what you get to spray the powder, your gonna need some sort of compresor capable of supplying about 10 psi, and some sort of oven capable of going 400 degrees to cure the coating. Also, I wouldnt be throwing powdercoated parts in your home oven, so youd have to get a dedicated unit.

compressor i already have. i might be getting a real good deal on an electric oven as well which is good.

 

[RevLimitLaunch]

now for the process of powdercoating, for instance a valve cover that's first on the list. i get it down to bare metal strip all the paint etc. then i use the gun and fill it with the colored powder i want it to be, spray it, cook it, done? that's what i'm getting out of all the descriptions i've seen.

 

[supa saiyan pr5]

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=412&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C458%2C459%2C460&KickerID=68&KICKER


check this website out..also the video


Jeremy

 

[BBSF2]

me and my friend have been powdercoating for about 2 months now. Spraying the powder is the easy part. What we have found is that you need to spray more then you think you need. If you dont spray enough, it will come out looking dull. Also, prep is THE MOST important part of the process. Once you are done prepping it, do it again, bc if it is not perfectly clean, its not gonna come out right. If you have nymore questions, dont hesitate to ask.
craig

 

[KzA]

me and my friend have been powdercoating for about 2 months now. Spraying the powder is the easy part. What we have found is that you need to spray more then you think you need. If you dont spray enough, it will come out looking dull. Also, prep is THE MOST important part of the process. Once you are done prepping it, do it again, bc if it is not perfectly clean, its not gonna come out right. If you have nymore questions, dont hesitate to ask.
craig

Nice man, what you been using for prep? I been thinkin about grabbin one of these setups over the summer becuase I know im getting a compressor...Was lookin at a nice little sandblaster as well becuase that would definately be the best for prep, but Im sure it could be done well enough for a much cheaper price..

 

[BBSF2]

Nice man, what you been using for prep? I been thinkin about grabbin one of these setups over the summer becuase I know im getting a compressor...Was lookin at a nice little sandblaster as well becuase that would definately be the best for prep, but Im sure it could be done well enough for a much cheaper price..

well, with sandblasting, you have to make sure after you are done you get every little sand particle off of your part, or else it will show once the powder flows out. If you are taking off regular paint and not powder coat, i was using industrial strength aircraft paint remover. Worked wonders!!! Takes everything off of your piece, but does not harm the metal. His kit also came with a prep solution, and the funny thing is, on the back of the bottle, the last ingredient is "contents partially unknown". Definetly interesting, but it finishes the job of prepping.
craig

 

[RevLimitLaunch]

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=412&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C458%2C459%2C460&KickerID=68&KICKER


check this website out..also the video


Jeremy

wow awesome site ill probably be getting a setup from them. thanks to all the info and feedback, i'm gonna start soon....but one more question lol

for candy, do you lay down the base coat, cook, then lay the candy coat on top and re-cook?

 

[RevLimitLaunch]

so now, if you had the choice, what would you powdercoat on your car? lol im trying to get ideas of what can be done, i have an ms6 and msp and between the two i've come up with alist like this... valve cover, front and rear strut bar, rear sway bar, intercooler pipes, intercooler, calipers, exhaust manifold, exhaust manifold heat shield...anything else anyone can think of thats relatively easy to remove and reinstall.

 

[wannabe]

so now, if you had the choice, what would you powdercoat on your car? lol im trying to get ideas of what can be done, i have an ms6 and msp and between the two i've come up with alist like this... valve cover, front and rear strut bar, rear sway bar, intercooler pipes, intercooler, calipers, exhaust manifold, exhaust manifold heat shield...anything else anyone can think of thats relatively easy to remove and reinstall.

wheels? calipers (might not be an option, not really sure)

 

[BBSF2]

If i could, and had the time, i would powdercoat almost anything that could be powdercoated. Wheels, calipers, valve cover, head, block, strut bar, brackets in the engine bay. But i dont have this time, or a big enough oven, so wheels, calipers, and valve cover for now.
craig

 

[RevLimitLaunch]

yeah i might do little stuff i know i can get on and off easily without any hassle. i think i got most of the easy big stuff covered here i guess.

 

[Protephile]

Apologies for a little threadjack here...
I have been looking for someone reliable to do small powdercoating jobs for me
for the intakes I sell.
Anyone interested?
PM me for more info if you are...

 

[polishdevil]

wow awesome site ill probably be getting a setup from them. thanks to all the info and feedback, i'm gonna start soon....but one more question lol

for candy, do you lay down the base coat, cook, then lay the candy coat on top and re-cook?

I would only recommend the Eastwood kit as the others have their issues.

You are correct about the candy procedure plus some require a clear topcoat for UV and oil protection.

 

[mazdaspeed777]

well, not matter what you get to spray the powder, your gonna need some sort of compresor capable of supplying about 10 psi, and some sort of oven capable of going 400 degrees to cure the coating. Also, I wouldnt be throwing powdercoated parts in your home oven, so youd have to get a dedicated unit.

Question?... The powdercoating tool he showed in the very first post says it is an airless powdercoating gun, So why would you need a compresor??

 

[RevLimitLaunch]

Apologies for a little threadjack here...
I have been looking for someone reliable to do small powdercoating jobs for me
for the intakes I sell.
Anyone interested?
PM me for more info if you are...

in my opiniont if you have room for an oven, do it yourself, so far my setup is at 150, 200 if you count some of the paints im getting.

 

[polishdevil]

Question?... The powdercoating tool he showed in the very first post says it is an airless powdercoating gun, So why would you need a compresor??

It is not needed for that one but most of the other guns require an air supply. The air also has to be clean and dry. Moisture and contaminents will mess you up.