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I started powder coating about five years ago, right after I had something chrome plated and said there had to be an easier and cheaper way to make our hobby/sport of paintball look good. My friend showed me an Eastwood catalog and then it started. Now we are able to do things we never thought of...
Post pics of powder defects. Also be sure to include the probable cause and solution (if known). This should help others out that are experiencing similar issues.
Appearently that thread was lost during the revamp so how about another sticky for people to show off your website?
I am curious so I'm conducting a poll. Thanks, guys!
Just wanted to post steps involved in doing a valve cover with different colored lettering in case someone needed help in understanding how to do one. First, cover the lettering with masking tape, then with a razor blade or exacto knife, cut around the lettering exposing them. ...
A common question that we receive in regards to powder coating is “what do I need to get started?” This question seems pretty simple, but there are several variables that can come into play. Do you plan on only occasionally coating parts, do you plan on turning this into a side business, do you...
This thread is for the posting of pictures and desciptions of parts coated with Eastwood Powders. This should give us all a better idea of what each color really looks like and not not just the catalog/website chips. Rules: 1-Post a pic and include a description of the color and anything...
Back by popular demand is the Eastwood Powder Club - 15% off all powder purchases for 1-year. The Powder Club is available now until February 28, 2007. After February 28th, the powder club will not be available to join until next year. Also remember that Buyer's Club members receive free...
Many of you already know, I'm a commercial powder coater. But like most of you, I started as a hobby & with hobby guns. I recently have seen many new posts & questions on here about hobby & pro guns & thought I would add my .02 cents worth. In my shop, last year I started a series of powder...
In my Powder Coating Shop things seem to come in in waves. Some weeks it is allot of Boat & marine stuff, other weeks it is auto, or motorcylce parts. For some strange reason this week & last it has been outdoor patio furniture. Thought it make a fun thread to have us list what the most popular...
I want to powder coat my billet steering wheel.. Can it be done?? If so any special steps as how to do it. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I am having problems with my second coats on parts. I get a good first coat, but the second one usually doesn't want to stick. I know that I have a cheap-o gun, but I am saving up for a Hyper Smooth 02, hopefully by doing some parts for some others. But back to the question. Any tips as to what...
A friend is looking for me to powdercoathis new carbs for his old bike and was wanting to go with that gold look like that found on brake boosters, etc. It is a brushed aluminum carb and was wondering if I should coat it in a gold coating, or maybe some sort of candy gold only and let the aluminum...
What are y'all charging to blast/coat aluminum 17" sportbike wheels? Thanks! These are Honda six spoke wheels if that matters.
Need a quote for doing this wood burner in Satin Ceramic. Blast and coat. Its 30"x29" http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/o1racing03/fisher1.jpg
hi i was a quick question does anyone know where i can find some teal powder. ive seen the stuff from powder by the pound, does anyone else know any other places i can find some. Also has anyone ever mixed powder to see if you can make a color and even if it looked good?
Hello guys, I do a lot of wheel work, and now I have bought a big screw compressor(15 hp) so I can do the blasting myself. What media do you recommend for this kind of job(stripping the factory finish)? I have used silica sand(0.03"/ 0.8mm mesh) and it is slow and dusty. Al oxide(0.023"/0.6 mm...
I have a body shop that specialized in custom bike paint. I have just started to tap into powder coating and have been doing some practice pieces. On some pieces i have a Orange like skin (not in color) finish on some of the pieces, not all over the piece just in random spots. What am i doing...
I have tried a few colors and can't seem to find one I like for a bare steel look. I want to use it on things like hood springs, hood latch, bolts, nuts, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions, hopefully with pics? Thanks.
I had put this in the wrong area - shouldn't post when you can't keep your eyes open! Bearing housing I want to powder coat a set of S-10 Chevy sealed bearing housings. Can I get away with just cleaning up the outside surfaces, leaving the bearing in place? I did a set of 4 disc brake...
Need a price check for these items before I turn the job down, not really set up for production work , but if the money is right I will consider it. Dont know if you can blow up the pic , it blurs when I do it here , but the original stays clear. These are basically truss reinforcing plates. They...
Hi! I am having a few problems with my hobby PC kit, its not one of the eastwood or HF jobs as they are not available here in england ( i dont think) its from http://www.electrostaticmagic.co.uk/. i dont yet have an oven but have been trying to use a paint stripper gun as suggested on there...
hey whats up i have a quick question, i was wondering if you can powder coat a gas/oil shock? i would think so but i am not sure and ill leave it up to the pros to tell me
We sent an email out today offering 20% Off Our Dual-Voltage Powder Coating Gun and standard powders until 8/31. You must enter code 1EM0362 during checkout to get the pricing. Just wanted to pass this on to the forum members. John
I have a few boat parts that I would like to powder coat and they are all stainless steel. Do I need to do anything different for stainless steel? Thanks!
I need to match the "Orange Pearl" or whatever the stock 08 CBR orange is, anyone matched it ? It may be the REPSOL orange....
I hope this will be of some help to new guys wanting to start and then some that have started? This is for info only and if you have questions then they should be ask in the right categories to get quick answers because this post will not be monitored very much if any. ...
Read a few searched articles on air setup. I wanted to know if it is dead on neccessary just starting out to have air supply running through piping. I recently got a speedaire 5hp 90gal compressor and blast cabinet from a shop that was closing.I bought a 50 foot rubber hose for now and was...
3 guns and + or - 30lbs powder + more 1. Cool kote 2.0 2. 2 caswell adj. 50 kv guns 3. hoppers for caswell guns around 8 4. high temp tape 5. plug kit 18 compartments from small to large plugs 6. test pannels 7. powder around 30lbs blue, dark blue, light blue, lime green, dark green,...
I did a search before creating this topic but didn't find many surefire answers. I need to powder coat a motorcycle tank that has previously had gas in it. I'm definitely concerned about the sparks generated through blasting as well as the heat it will endure in the oven. I've seen tanks...
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