Home PowderCoating Kit

[Eclecticos]

Tired of your spraypaint chipping off while reassembling your case?
Check this out WAI Home PowderCoating Kit:

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8424/accessorieswgunms6.jpg

Tutorial (http://www.alternatorparts.com/how_to_powder_coat.htm) <=-

I'm thinking about ordering one of these.
$139.00 . .Worth the money?

[Airbozo]

Nice find! I even have the toss out oven to use. Now if I had the space and time, I could come up with at least a dozen parts to powder coat. Not a bad price either, I just wonder what the supplies cost.

[Mitternacht]

I could probably powdercoat my wheels with that, seriously!

[Eclecticos]

1.5 oz. Powder Packet will yield approximately 7 sq. ft. of coverage.

The PowerCoat dosen't have to be WAI Brand.
Guys supposed to call me back after lunch, and I will figure out some details.
Like how much it costs. Comes with free powder and free shipping.

If anyone else has anything they want me to ask, let me know. .Or call yourself.

[Eclecticos]

Right. . Here the 411 on the Kit.
Comes with 10 Colors/1.5oz Packets
$9.00 Per if you buy Buy 5 or more, it gets Cheaper.

WAI Powdercoat is recommended.

[Mitternacht]

Cool, thanks.

[Bopher]

Thats cool. I could think of a few things that could use a good powdercoating instead of spray paint. +rep for the find.

[b4i7]

as far as i know...powder coating bonds to the metal more...making it more scratch resistant.....and looks bad ass :D

edit:

It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint

source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating

[calumc]

From wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating :

Powder coating is a type of dry coating, which is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin." The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals, such as "white goods", aluminium extrusions, and automobile and motorcycle parts. Newer technologies allow other materials, such as MDF (medium-density fibreboard), to be powder coated using different methods.

[b4i7]

ha beat you to it!:D

[calumc]

you cheated! i had the wiki link before you and you know it!!!!

[Airbozo]

I know that in commercial "Powder Coating" the powder is actually electrically attached to the metal before the baking process. I am unsure if there is a difference in quality between the commercial application and the "do it yourself" application here.

Wish I would have caught you before you talked with the guy.

[b4i7]

i wiki'd it after posting to make sure i was right...+rep for ya calumc

[Bopher]

I know that in commercial "Powder Coating" the powder is actually electrically attached to the metal before the baking process. I am unsure if there is a difference in quality between the commercial application and the "do it yourself" application here.

If I remember right power coating is statically charged, the little paint flakes are being thrown out of the gun in a way they rub against each other and cause static electricity cause them to want to stick to the closest object that will hold them. But is been a while since high school shop class.

[SgtM]

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8424/accessorieswgunms6.jpg

See the little adapter with the gator clip on it? That piece attaches to whatever you are powder coating and gives it a negative charge. The actual powder that comes out of the gun is positively charged. You guys know about magnetism, so I won't explain that. The powdercoat is then baked to allow it to cure. The best way to describe the quality of the finish is that if you hit it with a hammer, and the metal gets dented, the powdercoat WILL not chip off. You'll put a hole in the metal first.

Look at the frame on this bike. It was powder coated. Take note that clear coat WAS NOT applied to the frame.
http://www.orangecountychoppers.com/allbikes/scrollpics/mikeyvinnie/mikeyvinnie_ex.htm

[danthegeek]

You also have to take note that the object you are powdercoating ha to bee pure metal. That means no bondo, paint, rust, dirt, oil, etc. Thats usually why people have it done professionally, the product can be sandblasted or media blasted to remove anything that would ruin powder coat.

[b4i7]

is it possible to powder coat a plated object?

[Eclecticos]

Well I haven't ordered one yet. .
I noticed craftsman also sells a powdercoating gun.
I'm going to shop around a bit, and find a good one.

Preddy sure it will do fine for pc cases. I'm not trying to do an engine or anything.

[XcOM]

just bewae you can't do it in a home food oven, its not safe.

[danthegeek]

is it possible to powder coat a plated object?

If it is chrome then usually yes, as long as it is not blistered or pitted and is nice and shiny. It also has to be able to stand the high temperatures, but as long as it is prepared properly you should be fine. Anodized, Im not sure about. Ill have to look into it.

[Oneslowz28]

heres the one I have. Much better than the one the op posted imo. I have been using this one for the last 2 years and it never clumps or spits the powder like some of the cheaper ones can.

This is the PC kit
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=5572&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=459&iSubCat=460&iProductID=5572

And these are the powders I use.

http://www.caswellplating.com/powder/powder_colors.html

I am thiking about ordering there chrome plating kit and an annodising kit aswell. Im sure I could do some great stuff with them.

[Oneslowz28]

When your preping for the powder you need to have fresh latex gloves and have the metal bare. I usualy sand blast the parts with wither black dimond or for more fragile metals I will use baking soda. Then I wipe the parts down with prep all and let it dry. Then I preheat the parts to around 120 degrees and then apply the powder. Once the powder is on it goes into an old cheap oven and bakes for 20 min after the part reaches 400 degrees. I check the part with a infired thermometer and once it hits 400 degreese I start the timer.

[TheGreatSatan]

Don't you still have to apply a clear coat on top? They usually look like good ole beige [not] shiney

I think I'll pick one of those up though...

[Oneslowz28]

are you asking if you have to clear coat the powder coat? If so then no but you an apply a clear powder over the first coat after it has cooled and rebake it of you want but most powder is so glossy that it looks like automotive paint. They do make flat powders too.