Is it worth it?
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Redoing rusty ceramic headers
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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 have a bicycle frame that needs paint removed. First, this belongs to someone else. I am using my soda blaster and it is removing the paint, but it is moving at a very slow pace. I was told that even chemical paint stripper wasn't doing the job that is why he wanted to go the media blast route....
Hey all new to powder coating here and Iv been trying to decide on a setup to purchase. I was originally looking into getting the EW single voltage hobby setup but then decided I would more then likely eventually upgrade so why not just skip that step and go straight to the better setup and...
Just started and done a few parts with good results. I tried a pulley and cleaned it with "brake cleaner" which is supposed to get rid of grease and dirt. Seemed to work well but would like to know if anyone tried this before I proceed with a larger piece ?
Whats the going rate for a frame like this to blast and coat in Blue Ice Explosion? http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/o1racing03/Kart_001.jpg
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 have already learned a lot lurking around the forum for the past few months and wanted to say Hello, and thanks... I am getting ready to coat a set of fabricated valve covers and wanted to know if there should be any extra steps that I would need to take in order to get the coating over the...
Has anyone on here ever powder coated a drive shaft? I know the u-joints would need to be remove and reinstalled. Will the coating cause any issues?
im sure this has been asked but, theres a lot to search threw to find so ill just ask... when you clear something do you do it just like the color? does it have to be cool... any help would be great. thanks in advance..
well I have been playing around with this stuff for quite a while and I am wanting to open a motorcycle shop in the next 6 months or so.. I want to add powdercoating to the shop so Im trying to figure out what all I will need. As of right now I basically just have the EW hobby gun. I know Ill...
Hello All, I am finally building a PC oven and need some help. Overall, it will have an inside area 24 cubic ft. How much wattage do I need to heat that in a timely fashion? Is there a general watts/cubic ft formula? Also, I was thinking of using two bake elements and a couple of stove...
Ok I've read the sticky on the bare minimum, and read the HotCoat's beginner powdercoating book that came with my HotCoat gun. Anyways I know common rule is to buy the biggest air compressor you can buy, but I'm not even sure if I'll be successful in this little side business I want to pursue and...
Does anyone know where I can buy some silicone tubing for masking by the foot? The only places i have seen it sell it in 50' and 100' rolls. I just need a few feet. I need .50 OD and .75 OD. Thanks.
Is there anything special to know about coating these in ceramic. I assume I will just tape off the 3 main flanges on their face and just shoot the outside per customer request to not do the insides. How much should we get for these housings. I also have 4 pipes (aluminum) about 4"x 2.5'and 2 pipes...
How many people use the Infrared Light set up to cure your powdercoat? I have a few lights i bought and plan to use them.does anyone have any suggestions on how to use the lights in an oven style box to maintain and control heat? I did a test run to draw some oil out of the valve cover i did today...
I've been powder coating for 3 months now.I have been doing mostly small parts.Today i decided to powder coat the valve cover textured black on my 280zx turbo.I also powder coated the air inlet pipe using an extreme chrome for the base coat and a candy blue for the top coat.They both came out very...
Yep just might get a new guy on here that does not know about it or and old procrastinator and wants to make life easy for himself and quit with the IR and the guessing and hoping it is done correct. Now it does help to have extra scrap metal around just in case you don't have a good place to...
Has anybody ever gotten any water spots on their powder coated pieces had sum stuff done in refective chrome had a lil rain spell that afternoon the next day I noticed little blac dots looks like water spots I've tried using soap and water to clean it off but it doesn't help.... The part had an...
I am ready to take the plunge & start ordering powder in larger quantiles eg 5-15#. I will still retain my Eastwood Buyers Club but what are my options for other suppliers? Thanks!
I need about 1/4lb of either one of these asap. Can anyone help? The SD Yellow Chrome has been discontinued. It was the customers first choice after looking at my sample bottle, I guess I need to strip that bottle and change to something else.
Hi guys, I've been powdercoating at home off and on for about 10 years, with the Eastwood Hotcoat system. I've done small parts, even large parts, such as a Jeep CJ-5 frame (at home). I have out grown the kitchen oven in the garage and am upgrading to a dual vertical oven, as well as staring...
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