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Tx Firefighter · 02-15-2009, 10:42 PM

After discussing it with Josh, I have decided to become a legit board vendor.

In case you've missed my self promotion lately, I now do powdercoating.

I have two ovens, the biggest of which is able to fit suspension pieces and engine parts. I cannot do core supports or axle housings yet, but that is coming soon.

If you need some work done, I'd like the chance to get the job. I have a good bead blasting setup and a professional quality powdercoating gun.

In case you don't know, there are thousands of colors of powder to choose from. I can also apply filler powder to the part first, to take care of any rust pits or the like. There are also clear powders to put over the color for added gloss and durability. I can do all of this.

If you choose a color that I don't keep in my shop, I can get it from my suppliers in 4 days max. So, if you send me your parts, I can have the powder in hand by the time your parts arrive here. No waiting this way.

I usually can offer two or three day max turnaround time from when I get your parts in hand to when they go back out to you.

I also try to keep some common parts in stock to offer exchange service. I keep door strikers, hood latches, grille supports, headlight bezels and the like.

I also will offer a rebuild service for door hinges. I will disassemble your old hinges, blast them clean, coat them in your choice of powder, and reassemble with new pins and bushings to give many years of life.

I can disassemble brake calipers, clean them, coat them in your desired color, and reassemble using new seals and boot. You get a pretty caliper that won't rust or look old before it's time.

Give me a chance, I don't believe you will be dissapointed.

Here are a few recent jobs I've done:

Ultimate Chrome

Satin black

Lime green

High gloss white

*Cunit69* · 02-15-2009, 10:43 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!

chipflyer · 02-15-2009, 10:45 PM

That's a very nice service that I will probably use in the future. Hope you get really, really, busy!

Jeff

**El Jay** · 02-15-2009, 10:50 PM

Great for you.

When I get to the point I need that kind of service, you'll get my business.

texanidiot25 · 02-15-2009, 10:51 PM

Too many steps ahead of me! Just got an oven..

Good luck with it though. What prices are you running on the various items?

thirdstreettito · 02-15-2009, 10:52 PM

Kev you're the man! I'll go check my local pc's prices, if they are higher than shipping + your costs, you'll be my man!

72BlckButy · 02-15-2009, 10:53 PM

Best of luck with the new side business Kevin. I think that my fellow board members will help to keep you pretty busy.

joe231 · 02-15-2009, 10:58 PM

cool!

OARNGESI · 02-15-2009, 11:02 PM

Can you do aluminum

**rob32472** · 02-15-2009, 11:06 PM

do you have a complete 72 gas pedal assembly you could powder coat black for me?

Tx Firefighter · 02-15-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob32472

do you have a complete 72 gas pedal assembly you could powder coat black for me?

I've got a bunch of them coming. I can get you one out next week.

Tx Firefighter · 02-15-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Can you do aluminum

Yes, aluminum is my favorite substrate. See the Yamaha wheel above.

Tx Firefighter · 02-15-2009, 11:05 PM

Fellas, I won't compete with anyone concerning prices. I do the work to my standards, which are very, very high. If you compare cost, beware what you might get. So far, all of my customers have told me that my prices are much more than fair and singificantly lower than other shops quoted. I do this stuff as a personal passion not a bread and butter business. Every morning over my coffee, I mentally prepare myself to rise to the highest standard as I can. Production shops don't do this. I've been told that it shows in my work.

tcb-1 · 02-15-2009, 11:17 PM

yeah!!! I have a powdercoater that I can trust!!!! I'll defintely be looking you up this spring, Kevin. got some underhood pieces I would like done.

as a help to your business, you may post estimated of prices of commonly powdercoated parts, ie hood hinges, door hingers, striker plates, etc.

OARNGESI · 02-15-2009, 11:22 PM

I got an aluminum intake eddlebrok i want powdercoated either chrome or gloss black any interest

truckintexas · 02-16-2009, 04:10 PM

Kevin, congratulations on your new status. Your stuff looks really great.

I'm in Weatherford, and would love to get some stuff done. In fact, I may have a lot before it's over. I will try to come to you with several things at once. I will PM you when I am ready.

Thanks,
Michael

Oh, yeah. Can you do a power brake booster? Or will the heat hurt the diaphram? If so, I may be ready now. Let me know. Now I know why you bought all those accelerators.

Tx Firefighter · 02-15-2009, 11:25 PM

I'm happy to do an intake manifold.

sjarrett71 · 02-15-2009, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the info. When I start tearing apart my truck I will definately use you when I need powdercoating. Congrats on the new business!

70LonghornCST · 02-15-2009, 11:38 PM

What do you charge to rebuild and powercoat a set of hinges and bolts white?

Tx Firefighter · 02-15-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

What do you charge to rebuild and powercoat a set of hinges and bolts white?

That's a 60 dollar job. The pins and bushings run me 20 dollars and forty labor to blast and coat the hinges and do the rebuild labor (ten dollars per hinge).

teeitup · 02-15-2009, 11:57 PM

CONGRATS Kevin, I know you'll do great at this. I'm sure I'll get on my 72 in the next year or so then I'll need something done. In the mean time I'll try to round you up some parts for you to do and sell.

70LonghornCST · 02-16-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

That's a 60 dollar job. The pins and bushings run me 20 dollars and forty labor to blast and coat the hinges and do the rebuild labor (ten dollars per hinge).

I'll be PM'ing you in the very near future. Thanks!

Critter · 02-15-2009, 11:59 PM

Good to know. I am not to that point yet, but hope to be soon. I would love to see a price list as well. One thing I had in mind was to get my tailgate arms coated. Do you think they would hold up? Paint sure doesn't!

Tx Firefighter · 02-16-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

Good to know. I am not to that point yet, but hope to be soon. I would love to see a price list as well. One thing I had in mind was to get my tailgate arms coated. Do you think they would hold up? Paint sure doesn't!

Not a problem.

Tx Firefighter · 02-16-2009, 12:13 AM

I can't really just put up a price list.

Basic colors are one thing.
Metallic colors all require a clearcoat, which means an extra spray and bake cycle.
Plus some powders cost more than others. Chrome powder is significantly more expensive.
And, some parts are simply in worse shape than others. Some parts require multiple coats of primer powder and sanding to fill rust pits.

Then, some parts are greasy and require a good bit of gunk removal beforehand.

Cast parts, whether iron or aluminum, or pot metal require a 1 hour cook off cycle to outgas the pores of contaminates.

As you can see, a pretty clean pulley coated semi gloss black could be a drastically different job than a nasty, greasy pulley that gets degreased, then two coats of filler powder and correspondingly, 2 baking cycles, hand sanding, chrome powder, then baked, then clear powder and baked again. One takes 5 times the labor and 5 times the material cost as the other, for being the same part.

02-15-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business After discussing it with Josh, I have decided to become a legit board vendor. In case you've missed my self promotion lately, I now do powdercoating. I have two ovens, the biggest of which is able to fit suspension pieces and engine parts. I cannot do core supports or axle housings yet, but that is coming soon. If you need some work done, I'd like the chance to get the job. I have a good bead blasting setup and a professional quality powdercoating gun. In case you don't know, there are thousands of colors of powder to choose from. I can also apply filler powder to the part first, to take care of any rust pits or the like. There are also clear powders to put over the color for added gloss and durability. I can do all of this. If you choose a color that I don't keep in my shop, I can get it from my suppliers in 4 days max. So, if you send me your parts, I can have the powder in hand by the time your parts arrive here. No waiting this way. I usually can offer two or three day max turnaround time from when I get your parts in hand to when they go back out to you. I also try to keep some common parts in stock to offer exchange service. I keep door strikers, hood latches, grille supports, headlight bezels and the like. I also will offer a rebuild service for door hinges. I will disassemble your old hinges, blast them clean, coat them in your choice of powder, and reassemble with new pins and bushings to give many years of life. I can disassemble brake calipers, clean them, coat them in your desired color, and reassemble using new seals and boot. You get a pretty caliper that won't rust or look old before it's time. Give me a chance, I don't believe you will be dissapointed. Here are a few recent jobs I've done: Ultimate Chrome Satin black Lime green High gloss white __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-15-2009 at 10:58 PM.

02-15-2009, 10:43 PM	#2
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Congrats!!!!!!!!!

02-15-2009, 10:45 PM	#3
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business That's a very nice service that I will probably use in the future. Hope you get really, really, busy! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

02-15-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Great for you. When I get to the point I need that kind of service, you'll get my business. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

02-15-2009, 10:51 PM	#5
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Too many steps ahead of me! Just got an oven.. Good luck with it though. What prices are you running on the various items? Last edited by texanidiot25; 02-15-2009 at 10:52 PM.

02-15-2009, 10:52 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Kev you're the man! I'll go check my local pc's prices, if they are higher than shipping + your costs, you'll be my man! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 02-15-2009 at 10:52 PM.

02-15-2009, 10:53 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Best of luck with the new side business Kevin. I think that my fellow board members will help to keep you pretty busy. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-15-2009, 10:58 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business cool! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-15-2009, 11:02 PM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Can you do aluminum __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-15-2009, 11:06 PM	#10
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business do you have a complete 72 gas pedal assembly you could powder coat black for me?

02-15-2009, 11:05 PM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Fellas, I won't compete with anyone concerning prices. I do the work to my standards, which are very, very high. If you compare cost, beware what you might get. So far, all of my customers have told me that my prices are much more than fair and singificantly lower than other shops quoted. I do this stuff as a personal passion not a bread and butter business. Every morning over my coffee, I mentally prepare myself to rise to the highest standard as I can. Production shops don't do this. I've been told that it shows in my work. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-15-2009, 11:17 PM	#14
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business yeah!!! I have a powdercoater that I can trust!!!! I'll defintely be looking you up this spring, Kevin. got some underhood pieces I would like done. as a help to your business, you may post estimated of prices of commonly powdercoated parts, ie hood hinges, door hingers, striker plates, etc. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-15-2009, 11:22 PM	#15
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business I got an aluminum intake eddlebrok i want powdercoated either chrome or gloss black any interest __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-16-2009, 04:10 PM	#16
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Kevin, congratulations on your new status. Your stuff looks really great. I'm in Weatherford, and would love to get some stuff done. In fact, I may have a lot before it's over. I will try to come to you with several things at once. I will PM you when I am ready. Thanks, Michael Oh, yeah. Can you do a power brake booster? Or will the heat hurt the diaphram? If so, I may be ready now. Let me know. Now I know why you bought all those accelerators. Last edited by truckintexas; 02-16-2009 at 04:13 PM.

02-15-2009, 11:25 PM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business I'm happy to do an intake manifold. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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02-15-2009, 11:35 PM	#18
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Thanks for the info. When I start tearing apart my truck I will definately use you when I need powdercoating. Congrats on the new business!

02-15-2009, 11:38 PM	#19
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business What do you charge to rebuild and powercoat a set of hinges and bolts white? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

02-15-2009, 11:57 PM	#21
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business CONGRATS Kevin, I know you'll do great at this. I'm sure I'll get on my 72 in the next year or so then I'll need something done. In the mean time I'll try to round you up some parts for you to do and sell. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-15-2009, 11:59 PM	#23
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business Good to know. I am not to that point yet, but hope to be soon. I would love to see a price list as well. One thing I had in mind was to get my tailgate arms coated. Do you think they would hold up? Paint sure doesn't! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-16-2009, 12:13 AM	#25
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: I'm legit now, and I want your powdercoating business I can't really just put up a price list. Basic colors are one thing. Metallic colors all require a clearcoat, which means an extra spray and bake cycle. Plus some powders cost more than others. Chrome powder is significantly more expensive. And, some parts are simply in worse shape than others. Some parts require multiple coats of primer powder and sanding to fill rust pits. Then, some parts are greasy and require a good bit of gunk removal beforehand. Cast parts, whether iron or aluminum, or pot metal require a 1 hour cook off cycle to outgas the pores of contaminates. As you can see, a pretty clean pulley coated semi gloss black could be a drastically different job than a nasty, greasy pulley that gets degreased, then two coats of filler powder and correspondingly, 2 baking cycles, hand sanding, chrome powder, then baked, then clear powder and baked again. One takes 5 times the labor and 5 times the material cost as the other, for being the same part. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-16-2009 at 12:16 AM.

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