my latest project *pics*
02-19-04 | 09:34 AM
#27
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built my own engine
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Buckhead, Atlanta
i will answer you on here, there are many different preperation techniques and all vary from metal to metal
like i said in the above post, powder is cheap...experiment with different kinds until you find one you're comfortable with or a finish you like
the equipment is cheap, you do not need a booth
like i said in the above post, powder is cheap...experiment with different kinds until you find one you're comfortable with or a finish you like
the equipment is cheap, you do not need a booth
02-29-04 | 09:06 PM
#28
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Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Tucson, AZ
93blackfd,
Do you use a thick or thin coat of powder on the metal? Any reason why? I was thinking about buying the video guide from eastwood on powdercoating to see if I can pick up any tips to make the finish smoother. Also, where did you get the lamp/infared setup for $70?
Do you use a thick or thin coat of powder on the metal? Any reason why? I was thinking about buying the video guide from eastwood on powdercoating to see if I can pick up any tips to make the finish smoother. Also, where did you get the lamp/infared setup for $70?
Last edited by Guerillah; 02-29-04 at 09:18 PM.
02-29-04 | 10:45 PM
#30
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built my own engine
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Buckhead, Atlanta
you buy a propane tank, and you buy a propane powered infrared heater from wal mart ($39)
i made a hose adapter so that the lamp can be 5ft away from the tank, and then clamped the lamp to a dolly with a stick on it
i roll it around the part, you're essentially making one of these:
which they sell for $300 :thumbsdown:
if you think a video will help, buy it
i made a hose adapter so that the lamp can be 5ft away from the tank, and then clamped the lamp to a dolly with a stick on it
i roll it around the part, you're essentially making one of these:
which they sell for $300 :thumbsdown:
if you think a video will help, buy it
03-01-04 | 01:45 AM
#32
Where do you get an infrared lamp? I went out and got a cheap electric stove to use witht he podercoating gun I got from Harbor Freight. I still need to run the 220 volts to the garage though. 
Do you just aim the lamp at the parts and wit for them to look shiny? Any other pointers on coting your first parts?
Do you just aim the lamp at the parts and wit for them to look shiny? Any other pointers on coting your first parts?
03-01-04 | 10:42 AM
#34
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built my own engine
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Buckhead, Atlanta
here's a vid of a part curing with this setup
