Powder Coating Question

Reverb · Post by **Reverb** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:07 pm

I have never in my life used powder coating for anything. Last time I had a project car was back in the 70`s. Is powder coating heat sensitive? In other words, can it be used on exhaust parts?

UncleBob · Post by **UncleBob** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:24 pm

No. Ceramic Coating is the way to go for exhaust.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:11 am

I had my roll cage and accessories pwder coated and my exhaust and anything that resembled chrome I had ceramic coated. Ceramic actually makes it a bit cooler :rock: Gene C

fubar · Post by **fubar** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:30 pm

The advantage to powder is that it covers well on complicated parts like tubing and wire mesh. You have to remove anything that might melt, like lead in solder or bearings that might get ruined by sandblasting. ( because of baking temps) Another disadvantage is that touch up are near impossible if you have to modify something or get a scratch..

desbuggy · Post by **desbuggy** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:40 am

Do it yourself powder coating products like those at Eastwood are baked at 400 degrees F. So I would limit use on anything that gets near that temperature. Doug

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:21 am

Doug, do you have a link or other info on DYS powdercoating? I was thinking about buying an oven...

allen pierce · Post by **allen pierce** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:46 am

Here's one... Building a Powder Coating Station (Homebuilt) Enjoy.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:04 pm

Thanks Allen. You seen to know alittle ( or alot) abut eveythinng!!!

allen pierce · Post by **allen pierce** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:13 am

It may seem that way, but, I'm just organized.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:39 am

Im goint to try the powdercoat thing. a buddy has an old oven. I already have 20 amps dedicated in my shop for my MIG. so Ill just buy a gun ans some powder and try it!! Heck if it works out, Ill powdercoat all the pieces I spray painted last winter.