How Did You Finish Your Serpentine Brackets???

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I've powdercoated several sets of them and they turned out very nice. I had to preheat them before coating though as the deep recesses will not take powder when they are cold.

Awesome. And no problems with the parts locking up that can't be taken apart?

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by es67chevy

Awesome. And no problems with the parts locking up that can't be taken apart?

If some part can't be removed from the component, just have the coater mask it off. Lots of folks don't realize it but powdercoaters can mask anything you ask them to. We use high temp tape that the oven doesn't bother and aluminum foil for more difficult or large areas. It's dead simple if your coater will go to the trouble.

But, on engine brackets like that, just remove the tensioner and idler pulleys and give it hell to all the solid pieces. Paint the delicate items to match. I'd not want to subject any bearings or seals to the heat.

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

If some part can't be removed from the component, just have the coater mask it off. Lots of folks don't realize it but powdercoaters can mask anything you ask them to. We use high temp tape that the oven doesn't bother and aluminum foil for more difficult or large areas. It's dead simple if your coater will go to the trouble.

But, on engine brackets like that, just remove the tensioner and idler pulleys and give it hell to all the solid pieces. Paint the delicate items to match. I'd not want to subject any bearings or seals to the heat.

Cool! Thanks for the tips. I had no idea you could mask off parts and still powdercoat.