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FILICE72C10 · 08-02-2003, 01:40 AM

I had a bunch of parts powder coated black this last week and did not realize how cheap it was and how good it would look. I am not a true believer

I did the following for 150 bucks:

Both upper and lower a-arms
Front springs
Driver side front wheel well (plus all screws)
Front disk brake covers

FILICE72C10 · 08-02-2003, 01:41 AM

pic 2

FILICE72C10 · 08-02-2003, 01:41 AM

pic 3

FILICE72C10 · 08-02-2003, 01:44 AM

I just had to post this progress. I sanded and painted my front calipers and painted my new tie rods. I think they came out pretty good.

BUXMAN66 · 08-02-2003, 01:46 AM

good job! looks killer!

JayDubBlazer · 08-02-2003, 02:13 AM

Sweet I will have to give that a try as well.

*72longbed* · 08-02-2003, 09:08 AM

Filice72C10,
Those parts look GREAT!! Where did you have them done please? I need to get in touch with that guy! Thank you.

72longbed

busterwivell · 08-02-2003, 10:12 AM

Hey, folks, if you really want to have powdercoated parts, do them yourselves. I got the Eastwood kit a couple of years ago, and use it on everything (well, up to and including wheels). It's fun and inexpensive. I went to an appliance store and bought a used electric oven for 50 bucks.

jmanz69 · 08-02-2003, 01:01 PM

I also do my own powdercoating. I got a Chicago Electric gun off ebay. I found a double oven for free from a nieghbor, so I have two separate ovens to use. Works great. I am in the process of powder coating my TPI intake set up chrome. Looks good so far. It's easy and cheaper than having someone else do it. I will have the bigger stuff done since I can't bake it, but for the small stuff I am all about doing it at home.

70c10 · 08-02-2003, 01:05 PM

jmanz69, I remember your pics from awhile back. They turned out really good!

jmanz69 · 08-02-2003, 02:23 PM

I am stil practicing, other wise I would offer to do some small parts for members. I don't want to be responsible for other peoples stuff when I still get some that don't quite turn out like I want. It is fun though. Very little investment to get started.

pat · 08-02-2003, 03:15 PM

What exactly does powdercoating do, why is it so good? There is a huge powdercoating company here and I think I want to take advantage of them.

jmanz69 · 08-02-2003, 03:37 PM

Powder coating is a process that is used to cover steel or aluminum parts. The powder is sprayed on the parts with electric current, this makes the powder stick to the parts very well. Then the parts are put in an oven and the powder then melts into a liquid. After cooling the liquid hardens and is very strong. It's much stronger than paint, since the powder is usually an epoxy or polyester base. It is also usually more expensive than painting, but will last longer. However if you do get a chip, you can't touch it up very easily. It is popular for frames, suspension parts, brackets and the such. I use an epoxy base powder in most stuff I do, it is very durable and looks good. Hope this explains it a little.

70c10 · 08-02-2003, 04:56 PM

I'm definitely going to buy a small setup now.

jmanz69 · 08-02-2003, 05:03 PM

You can get the chicago electric gun off ebay for like $70 or less. I get my powder from Columbia Coatings link They have the best prices on powder. Remember, DO NOT USE YOUR HOME OVEN FOR THIS!!!!! The fumes are toxic and will get into your food. Find a cheap oven on the side of the road or something. All you need is 375-425 temp range. And have fun! If you have any questions, post them here. There are a few of us that do our own parts. We can help.

busterwivell · 08-04-2003, 12:20 PM

I've got 4 wheels all blasted and ready to coat. I've discovered that the time it takes to bake a wheel is almost exactly as long as the time it takes to drink a cold beer, so it's even more fun!

casey · 08-04-2003, 12:27 PM

how do you prep the parts for powder coating-sandblast them?, is there a primer that has to go on first or is it a one step process?

busterwivell · 08-04-2003, 12:38 PM

I just blast them, coat them, bake them, and cooled down, put them to work.

jmanz69 · 08-04-2003, 04:39 PM

I usually blast or strip in some other way to get it to bare metal. It must be clean bare metal. I then wipe it down with denatured alcohol to get any grease or oil off. A sandblasted part is not always clean of contaminants. Then I coat it and bake it. I also leave it in the oven to cool off so I don't get dust or hair in it. After it's cooled, it's very hard and very resilient.

stea · 08-04-2003, 04:48 PM

make sure the parts are CLEAN, the first few i did must of had a little oil on them in spots and the finished product looked like crap. Kind of the fish eyes in the paint look. When u have to stip the powder off u leard real quick to take special care when cleaning the parts.

jmanz69 · 08-04-2003, 05:20 PM

I agree, the first couple I did had fish eyes bad! And you know what, powder coat doesn't blast of very easy, that stuff is hard!!! Take your time with the prep work, you only want to have to do it once.

jmanz69 · 08-04-2003, 05:21 PM

It also helps to pre-bake them too. I bake them at 300 degrees to help kill any oil that might be there, it also helps the powder to adhere better when you spray it.

busterwivell · 08-04-2003, 06:00 PM

I didn't know that! I'll try it with the wheels. Thanks!

08-02-2003, 01:40 AM	#1
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	I love powder coating!!!!! I had a bunch of parts powder coated black this last week and did not realize how cheap it was and how good it would look. I am not a true believer I did the following for 150 bucks: Both upper and lower a-arms Front springs Driver side front wheel well (plus all screws) Front disk brake covers Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

08-02-2003, 01:41 AM	#2
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	springs pic 2 Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

08-02-2003, 01:41 AM	#3
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	Upper a-arm pic 3 Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

08-02-2003, 01:44 AM	#4
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	Had to add some gray. I just had to post this progress. I sanded and painted my front calipers and painted my new tie rods. I think they came out pretty good. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

08-02-2003, 01:46 AM	#5
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	good job! looks killer! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

08-02-2003, 02:13 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Sweet I will have to give that a try as well. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-02-2003, 09:08 AM	#7
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Filice72C10, Those parts look GREAT!! Where did you have them done please? I need to get in touch with that guy! Thank you. 72longbed

08-02-2003, 10:12 AM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Hey, folks, if you really want to have powdercoated parts, do them yourselves. I got the Eastwood kit a couple of years ago, and use it on everything (well, up to and including wheels). It's fun and inexpensive. I went to an appliance store and bought a used electric oven for 50 bucks. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-02-2003, 01:01 PM	#9
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I also do my own powdercoating. I got a Chicago Electric gun off ebay. I found a double oven for free from a nieghbor, so I have two separate ovens to use. Works great. I am in the process of powder coating my TPI intake set up chrome. Looks good so far. It's easy and cheaper than having someone else do it. I will have the bigger stuff done since I can't bake it, but for the small stuff I am all about doing it at home.

08-02-2003, 01:05 PM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	jmanz69, I remember your pics from awhile back. They turned out really good! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-02-2003, 02:23 PM	#11
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I am stil practicing, other wise I would offer to do some small parts for members. I don't want to be responsible for other peoples stuff when I still get some that don't quite turn out like I want. It is fun though. Very little investment to get started.

08-02-2003, 03:15 PM	#12
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	What exactly does powdercoating do, why is it so good? There is a huge powdercoating company here and I think I want to take advantage of them. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

08-02-2003, 03:37 PM	#13
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	Powder coating is a process that is used to cover steel or aluminum parts. The powder is sprayed on the parts with electric current, this makes the powder stick to the parts very well. Then the parts are put in an oven and the powder then melts into a liquid. After cooling the liquid hardens and is very strong. It's much stronger than paint, since the powder is usually an epoxy or polyester base. It is also usually more expensive than painting, but will last longer. However if you do get a chip, you can't touch it up very easily. It is popular for frames, suspension parts, brackets and the such. I use an epoxy base powder in most stuff I do, it is very durable and looks good. Hope this explains it a little.

08-02-2003, 04:56 PM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I'm definitely going to buy a small setup now. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-02-2003, 05:03 PM	#15
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	You can get the chicago electric gun off ebay for like $70 or less. I get my powder from Columbia Coatings link They have the best prices on powder. Remember, DO NOT USE YOUR HOME OVEN FOR THIS!!!!! The fumes are toxic and will get into your food. Find a cheap oven on the side of the road or something. All you need is 375-425 temp range. And have fun! If you have any questions, post them here. There are a few of us that do our own parts. We can help.



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08-04-2003, 12:20 PM	#16
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I've got 4 wheels all blasted and ready to coat. I've discovered that the time it takes to bake a wheel is almost exactly as long as the time it takes to drink a cold beer, so it's even more fun! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-04-2003, 12:27 PM	#17
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	how do you prep the parts for powder coating-sandblast them?, is there a primer that has to go on first or is it a one step process?

08-04-2003, 12:38 PM	#18
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I just blast them, coat them, bake them, and cooled down, put them to work. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-04-2003, 04:39 PM	#19
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I usually blast or strip in some other way to get it to bare metal. It must be clean bare metal. I then wipe it down with denatured alcohol to get any grease or oil off. A sandblasted part is not always clean of contaminants. Then I coat it and bake it. I also leave it in the oven to cool off so I don't get dust or hair in it. After it's cooled, it's very hard and very resilient.

08-04-2003, 04:48 PM	#20
stea Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: cedar hills utah USA Posts: 89	make sure the parts are CLEAN, the first few i did must of had a little oil on them in spots and the finished product looked like crap. Kind of the fish eyes in the paint look. When u have to stip the powder off u leard real quick to take special care when cleaning the parts.

08-04-2003, 05:20 PM	#21
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I agree, the first couple I did had fish eyes bad! And you know what, powder coat doesn't blast of very easy, that stuff is hard!!! Take your time with the prep work, you only want to have to do it once.

08-04-2003, 05:21 PM	#22
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	It also helps to pre-bake them too. I bake them at 300 degrees to help kill any oil that might be there, it also helps the powder to adhere better when you spray it.

08-04-2003, 06:00 PM	#23
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I didn't know that! I'll try it with the wheels. Thanks! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

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