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Tx Firefighter · 03-04-2009, 09:11 PM

I've got a much bigger oven coming the end of this month. It will be 6 feet long, 4 feet high, and 2 feet wide. I will be able to do core supports, bumpers, rear trailing arms and more.

I figured I'd pimp my work a little to try and help pay for this new oven.

I keep the following colors right now:

full gloss black
60 percent gloss black
40 percent gloss black
gloss white
ultimate chrome
argent
silver vein
copper vein
two different oranges
two different reds
Monster green
Candy blue

I can get literally thousands of colors within 4 days

Here are a couple I've done recently...

60 percent gloss black,

Ultimate chrome,

orange,

Monster green,

I can also do a bang up job on rally wheels too...

Argent,

Before,

After, gloss white,

I've been getting good reviews on the review board from members that I've coated for. I am absolutely an obsessive detail freak, and the finish product will reflect that. Your parts will be treated like priceless treasures while I have them. I ship Postal Service, so rates are very reasonable and shipping time is 2-3 days. I can usually offer 1-2 day turnaround time from when I recieve the part to when I deliver it to the post office.

Of course, for big items like wheels and core supports, you'd need to be close. Shipping on heavy stuff would be phrohibitive. Also, I'd hate to trust the nice finished part to the shipping companies.
Kevin

C20-67_N_MO · 03-04-2009, 09:15 PM

What would you charge for my trailing arms on my LWB fleet?

Oh yeah would want them orange.

ratrod67 · 03-04-2009, 09:35 PM

Keep me in mind when you get the larger oven. I'd like to get this done up.

truckintexas · 03-04-2009, 10:16 PM

I've got some of his stuff. It's excellent and it's affordable and it's quick. Trash the rattlecans all together. An to heck with cranking the compressor and spray gun for only a few small parts.

I will try to post some pics of his work this weekend.

I assume some of you know Kevin and some of you don't. I just met him last weekend, and he's a pleasure to business with.

Michael

heavy71chevy · 03-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Im inline as soon as my uncle sam funds come in to get my intake powdercoated metallic green..and I think his price is more then fair

pumpgas · 03-05-2009, 12:20 AM

Kevin your box of parts will be ready this weekend to be shipped out Mon. Will USPS ship a core support? Makes me kinda think I have a nice one that is painted but oh how much nicer it would be powder coated. lol

JWPOORE · 03-05-2009, 01:02 AM

Great looking work! Wish I lived close to you, I would have you do some of my bigger/heavy parts. I'm looking to maybe get my glovebox door, radio delete plate and ashtray done in black powdercoat; what would that run on average? My zipcode is 93637 if that is needed as well.

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWPOORE

Great looking work! Wish I lived close to you, I would have you do some of my bigger/heavy parts. I'm looking to maybe get my glovebox door, radio delete plate and ashtray done in black powdercoat; what would that run on average? My zipcode is 93637 if that is needed as well.

I will send you a PM.

tjvending · 03-05-2009, 12:12 PM

Kelvin,

Do you sometimes use a toaster oven? Would a toaster oven work for small parts? Just wanting some advise from a pro. Also when do you have to used a primer coat? TJ

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjvending

Kelvin,

Do you sometimes use a toaster oven? Would a toaster oven work for small parts? Just wanting some advise from a pro. Also when do you have to used a primer coat? TJ

Hello,

Those are good questions. There are several very informative websites out there that discuss in great detail these exact matters. Different people have different ways of doing their projects, with varying degrees of success.

71 super · 03-05-2009, 08:53 PM

Kevin hood latch arrived today and the pictures do not do it justice at all!!!!! Thanks very much. I will be back- (insert terminator voice). Thanks Again, Harold

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2009, 09:41 PM

Harold, glad you like the latch. I hope it was what you were expecting.

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2009, 09:45 PM

Here are some pics of a project I did today. It's a "piggy" bank I built for my nephew's 7th birthday.

I made it out of a piece of 4 inch round tubing, some flat plate and an expanding plug for the nose. Bolts for the eyes. Welding rod for the mouth. You remove the plug to access the money inside.

The powder is ultimate chrome topped by hot candy blue. The pics don't really do the color it's justice.

sleepertruck72 · 03-05-2009, 11:09 PM

Nice piggybank !!!
pm sent with powdercoating questions

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2009, 06:14 PM

Here is a part I did today for truckintexas. It's a license plate box for a rear sport bumper.

Color is ultimate chrome with clear. In person it looks outstanding.

tim21391 · 03-08-2009, 06:58 PM

how muxh to do 4 rallys the argent color like you did to that rusty rim... i got surface rust and all that

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2009, 07:03 PM

If your wheels are this bad...

plan on 50 per wheel. If they are clean rallys without too much rust or paint buildup, 40 each.

Shipping would be killer for those heavy things though.

weircc · 03-08-2009, 08:02 PM

whats the difference between full gloss black and 60% gloss black is it harder to do?

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Same price for the powder, same amount of labor. It's just a person's preference as to which to use. I've been using a ton of 60 percent gloss since it's closest to original black finish used on underhood and chassis parts.

weircc · 03-08-2009, 08:28 PM

well man your work looks top notch its too bad im in another state it seems like you go the extra mile and i think once your name gets out there you may have to quit your day job good luck hope you make a million

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Never happen. I like my real job too much !

68GMCCustom · 03-09-2009, 12:08 AM

Which "Springtown TX" you in? Mapquest pulls up 2. One just west of Ft. Worth and one considerably further SSW from Ft. Worth.
As my project spins up I'll be needing some powder coating done, Was also considering doing the frame, but I wouldn't be able to do my own touchups to it years down the road, if needed (like I did some frame mods).

custom72c20 · 03-09-2009, 01:55 AM

Great work as usual Kevin!

Tx Firefighter · 03-09-2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Which "Springtown TX" you in? Mapquest pulls up 2. One just west of Ft. Worth and one considerably further SSW from Ft. Worth.
As my project spins up I'll be needing some powder coating done, Was also considering doing the frame, but I wouldn't be able to do my own touchups to it years down the road, if needed (like I did some frame mods).

I'm in the one close to you. Just west of Ft Worth.

my67chevytruck · 03-09-2009, 08:23 AM

That blue is awesome on that piggy bank. I can tell i will be spending a bunch of $$$ with you.....

03-04-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	More recent powdercoating pics... I've got a much bigger oven coming the end of this month. It will be 6 feet long, 4 feet high, and 2 feet wide. I will be able to do core supports, bumpers, rear trailing arms and more. I figured I'd pimp my work a little to try and help pay for this new oven. I keep the following colors right now: full gloss black 60 percent gloss black 40 percent gloss black gloss white ultimate chrome argent silver vein copper vein two different oranges two different reds Monster green Candy blue I can get literally thousands of colors within 4 days Here are a couple I've done recently... 60 percent gloss black, Ultimate chrome, orange, Monster green, I can also do a bang up job on rally wheels too... Argent, Before, After, gloss white, I've been getting good reviews on the review board from members that I've coated for. I am absolutely an obsessive detail freak, and the finish product will reflect that. Your parts will be treated like priceless treasures while I have them. I ship Postal Service, so rates are very reasonable and shipping time is 2-3 days. I can usually offer 1-2 day turnaround time from when I recieve the part to when I deliver it to the post office. Of course, for big items like wheels and core supports, you'd need to be close. Shipping on heavy stuff would be phrohibitive. Also, I'd hate to trust the nice finished part to the shipping companies. Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 03-04-2009 at 09:39 PM.

03-04-2009, 09:15 PM	#2
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... What would you charge for my trailing arms on my LWB fleet? Oh yeah would want them orange. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck Last edited by C20-67_N_MO; 03-04-2009 at 09:15 PM.

03-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Keep me in mind when you get the larger oven. I'd like to get this done up. Attached Images

03-04-2009, 10:16 PM	#4
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... I've got some of his stuff. It's excellent and it's affordable and it's quick. Trash the rattlecans all together. An to heck with cranking the compressor and spray gun for only a few small parts. I will try to post some pics of his work this weekend. I assume some of you know Kevin and some of you don't. I just met him last weekend, and he's a pleasure to business with. Michael

03-04-2009, 10:55 PM	#5
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Im inline as soon as my uncle sam funds come in to get my intake powdercoated metallic green..and I think his price is more then fair __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

03-05-2009, 12:20 AM	#6
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Kevin your box of parts will be ready this weekend to be shipped out Mon. Will USPS ship a core support? Makes me kinda think I have a nice one that is painted but oh how much nicer it would be powder coated. lol __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

03-05-2009, 01:02 AM	#7
JWPOORE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 198	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Great looking work! Wish I lived close to you, I would have you do some of my bigger/heavy parts. I'm looking to maybe get my glovebox door, radio delete plate and ashtray done in black powdercoat; what would that run on average? My zipcode is 93637 if that is needed as well.

03-05-2009, 12:12 PM	#9
tjvending Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: rockville, md Posts: 257	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Kelvin, Do you sometimes use a toaster oven? Would a toaster oven work for small parts? Just wanting some advise from a pro. Also when do you have to used a primer coat? TJ

03-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#11
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Kevin hood latch arrived today and the pictures do not do it justice at all!!!!! Thanks very much. I will be back- (insert terminator voice). Thanks Again, Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

03-05-2009, 09:41 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Harold, glad you like the latch. I hope it was what you were expecting. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-05-2009, 09:45 PM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Here are some pics of a project I did today. It's a "piggy" bank I built for my nephew's 7th birthday. I made it out of a piece of 4 inch round tubing, some flat plate and an expanding plug for the nose. Bolts for the eyes. Welding rod for the mouth. You remove the plug to access the money inside. The powder is ultimate chrome topped by hot candy blue. The pics don't really do the color it's justice. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-05-2009, 11:09 PM	#14
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Nice piggybank !!! pm sent with powdercoating questions __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

03-08-2009, 06:14 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Here is a part I did today for truckintexas. It's a license plate box for a rear sport bumper. Color is ultimate chrome with clear. In person it looks outstanding. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-08-2009, 06:58 PM	#16
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... how muxh to do 4 rallys the argent color like you did to that rusty rim... i got surface rust and all that __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

03-08-2009, 07:03 PM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... If your wheels are this bad... plan on 50 per wheel. If they are clean rallys without too much rust or paint buildup, 40 each. Shipping would be killer for those heavy things though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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03-08-2009, 08:02 PM	#18
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... whats the difference between full gloss black and 60% gloss black is it harder to do?

03-08-2009, 08:12 PM	#19
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Same price for the powder, same amount of labor. It's just a person's preference as to which to use. I've been using a ton of 60 percent gloss since it's closest to original black finish used on underhood and chassis parts. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-08-2009, 08:28 PM	#20
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... well man your work looks top notch its too bad im in another state it seems like you go the extra mile and i think once your name gets out there you may have to quit your day job good luck hope you make a million

03-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#21
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Never happen. I like my real job too much ! __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-09-2009, 12:08 AM	#22
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Which "Springtown TX" you in? Mapquest pulls up 2. One just west of Ft. Worth and one considerably further SSW from Ft. Worth. As my project spins up I'll be needing some powder coating done, Was also considering doing the frame, but I wouldn't be able to do my own touchups to it years down the road, if needed (like I did some frame mods). __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

03-09-2009, 01:55 AM	#23
custom72c20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Temecula,CA Posts: 309	Re: More recent powdercoating pics... Great work as usual Kevin! __________________ Nick Old pic of my 72: http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0435co5.jpg 04 Silverado Daily Driver 68 GMC short step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379665 "I'll beat you to the gas station!!"

03-09-2009, 08:23 AM	#25
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