Powder Coating Instead of painting - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Normy71 · 02-15-2010, 10:24 AM

Just wondering if any one has powder coated there hood,doors,fenders,whole truck?
Pros/Cons

1968SWBBigBlock · 02-15-2010, 12:54 PM

Sheet metal likely would not take the heat without warping
Second - powder coat really carries way to much orange peel to be a gleaming paint job
Just not practical

junkyardjohn · 02-15-2010, 12:58 PM

I'VE NEVER SEEN A WHOLE BODY POWDERCOATED. I HAD A BUDDY THAT WORKED AT A SPRAY IN BEDLINER PLACE, & SPRAYED HIS CJ IN & OUT. USUALLY I TAKE ALL THE SMALL PARTS FROM A PROJECT & HAVE THEM POWDERCOATED. DOOR HINGES, HOOD HINGES, INNER FENDERS, RADIATOR SUPPORTS , UPPER & LOWER CONTROL ARMS & ANY BRACKETS & PULLYS I CAN FIND. THE POWDER COATER I USED IN NV. GAVE ME A PRICE BREAK ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE LOAD. THERE'S PEOPLE ON HERE THAT DON'T LIKE IT AT ALL, BUT I'VE NEVER HAD A SINGLE BAD EXPERIANCE WITH IT IN ALMOST 20 YEARS. I SAW HIM DO A FRAME FOR A SHORTBED ONCE & I KNOW HE HAD AN OVEN BIG ENOUGH FOR A CAB. I'D LIKE TO SEE IT. IT SURE SPARKEL WHEN IT'S POLISHED UP.

JOHN

**N2TRUX** · 02-15-2010, 01:02 PM

To properly prepare for powder coating the metal surface must be blasted clean from any paint or contaminates. The blasting would be the first problem, followed by the heat from the ovens.

I can tell you that it makes a great base coat for paint. If you can get an item powder coated but can't get the correct color, paint over it with the correct color and it will leave an amazingingly durable surface.

redbaron69 · 02-15-2010, 01:41 PM

n2trux, i have wondered about painting over powdercoat. glad you posted that. what do you do to prep it? etc.... lighty sand, scotch brite, nothing????

02-15-2010, 10:24 AM	#1
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Powder Coating Instead of painting Just wondering if any one has powder coated there hood,doors,fenders,whole truck? Pros/Cons __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

02-15-2010, 12:54 PM	#2
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Powder Coating Instead of painting Sheet metal likely would not take the heat without warping Second - powder coat really carries way to much orange peel to be a gleaming paint job Just not practical __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

02-15-2010, 12:58 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Powder Coating Instead of painting I'VE NEVER SEEN A WHOLE BODY POWDERCOATED. I HAD A BUDDY THAT WORKED AT A SPRAY IN BEDLINER PLACE, & SPRAYED HIS CJ IN & OUT. USUALLY I TAKE ALL THE SMALL PARTS FROM A PROJECT & HAVE THEM POWDERCOATED. DOOR HINGES, HOOD HINGES, INNER FENDERS, RADIATOR SUPPORTS , UPPER & LOWER CONTROL ARMS & ANY BRACKETS & PULLYS I CAN FIND. THE POWDER COATER I USED IN NV. GAVE ME A PRICE BREAK ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE LOAD. THERE'S PEOPLE ON HERE THAT DON'T LIKE IT AT ALL, BUT I'VE NEVER HAD A SINGLE BAD EXPERIANCE WITH IT IN ALMOST 20 YEARS. I SAW HIM DO A FRAME FOR A SHORTBED ONCE & I KNOW HE HAD AN OVEN BIG ENOUGH FOR A CAB. I'D LIKE TO SEE IT. IT SURE SPARKEL WHEN IT'S POLISHED UP. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 02-15-2010 at 12:59 PM.

02-15-2010, 01:02 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Powder Coating Instead of painting To properly prepare for powder coating the metal surface must be blasted clean from any paint or contaminates. The blasting would be the first problem, followed by the heat from the ovens. I can tell you that it makes a great base coat for paint. If you can get an item powder coated but can't get the correct color, paint over it with the correct color and it will leave an amazingingly durable surface. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-15-2010, 01:41 PM	#5
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: Powder Coating Instead of painting n2trux, i have wondered about painting over powdercoat. glad you posted that. what do you do to prep it? etc.... lighty sand, scotch brite, nothing???? __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

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