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i think I got this powdercoating stuff down pat
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Posted by: Castor-426ex

here you go..tell me what you think....i just got a powdercoating set up...to do MY stuff haha kenny and chris got all the internet orders up...im just gonna try to take local business haha

Posted by: Castor-426ex

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Posted by: Castor-426ex

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Posted by: Woodsrider

You cook that stuff in the house oven?

Which kit did you buy, the Hot Coat?

Posted by: Castor-426ex

im using a home electric oven...for now.. a larger oven is in the works to fit my frame in it....
i didnt buy the hotcoat..however i did by a kit kinda like that..
lots of trial and error..haha...more to come...like my frame and stuff

Posted by: JhallettEX

Which one did you buy, how much was it and what all did it come with? Looks good.

Posted by: Pappy

looks good castor

how's that bushing?

Posted by: Castor-426ex

umm lmao did I miss another one?? lmao!! jk..ive ony melted one piece so far haha....but my dad just machined me something better..haha

Posted by: Castor-426ex

what other small stuff should i do?

Posted by: Pappy

rear hubs...oil filter cover..clutch perch(aftermarket) just anything ya want!!

Posted by: Woodsrider

quote:
Originally posted by Castor-400ex
im using a home electric oven...for now.. a larger oven is in the works to fit my frame in it....

I am gonna use an IR heater for my frame. I cant see the need for a batch oven for a while.

Hey Pappy what are you using for the big stuff?

Posted by: Pappy

i built a oven 3ft x 3ft heated by a 56000 btu propane fired heat element. it will hold 500 degree's if i close the vents. i dont mind the ir unit...but ...u have to have a sealed room to do it...damn dust and such will wreck your work if any contaminents in the air. it just takes longer but for a once and awhile not bad...but i dont have alot of expierence with them

Posted by: Castor-426ex

batch oven is where its at....im building a 6x6x6 using electric heat...ill show it when its done...

you see the prices on the commercial ovens?

Posted by: Woodsrider

where did you get the panels for the oven? Can you post a pic of it I am very curios.

Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by Castor-400ex

you see the prices on the commercial ovens?

yes..but xmas is comin...lol

Posted by: Woodsrider

man the commercial ovens can run you some change huh? 10g and up.

Posted by: Pappy

inside shot with out internal panels..i havent needed the yet

Posted by: Pappy

like i said....this is my first attempt at building an oven...lol

Posted by: Castor-426ex

im going to try to see if 1/8th inch steel will handle it if its well insulated...we will see haha ive got 911 on speed dial

Posted by: Woodsrider

So pappy, that oven is not insulated at all?

I do like how you did it though

looks very basic, but how do you regulate the temp? Or do you just set the heat and watch the temp of the part with a themometer?

Posted by: Pappy

well...ive used it enough to know what part needs constant temp readings etc. i use a laser thermometer to register temps. i can use the heat panels and one unit...but its actually harder to keep the temp even. its very basic...and i am completely blown away by the work i have turned out so far. i am havin alot of fun and its supporting my habit. i took my quad to the local pc shop and they flipped, offered me a job and everything. haha...i make too much to leave the 9 to 5 as of right now...lol

Posted by: mrusk

400127- What kind of metal did you make the oven out off?

thanks

matt

Posted by: DEAL

Kenny man, i can see that making one kick *** barbeque!
Just throw the whole deer in there!:devil

Posted by: Pappy

it is made out of 3/16 mild steel. my dad is a welder and fabricator so it wasnt much trouble for him. the panels for the interior ....lol....i have no idea what they are. they are appox. 5/16 thick and are capable of handling temps in excess of 2000 degrees. when i do alumicoating i install them and maintain the temp at 500 degrees. this is just a learning expeirence....i may just buy a batch oven...i think they are in the $9000 dollar range. i am buying a new farm next summer if all goes well so it will have to wait for that...no room here...lol

Posted by: "2-R's Rider"

MRUSK..............what's up??

Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by FreeStylexrider
Kenny man, i can see that making one kick *** barbeque!
Just throw the whole deer in there!:devil

hahaha.....NO DEER IN THE PC OVEN!!!!! LMAO

Posted by: mrusk

2Rs- My dad found a box for the stuff. He'll take it to the PO tommoro to get a shippin price. I'll let you know.

matt

Posted by: "2-R's Rider"

keep me tuned IN!..
I want/need these pcs ..
btw .......MT, you mailbox,...

Posted by: RytM1

Ok, sorry for that, I deleted the post and was going to put it somewhere else, so for those of following along at home, the question that 2R's answered was about the amount of powder used to coat pieces such as exhaust shields. The second part of the question was about reusing powder that does not adhere to the part being PC'd.

Posted by: "2-R's Rider"

i also deleted mine heee..
but you should not reuse PC powders

Posted by: TRAIL

Just wondering what kind of prep work is involved with PCing, after the sand blasting?

Posted by: Pappy

the piece is taken to bare metal...and i mean bare..lol

any corners and such must be spotless. no dirt in any scratches either. then it gets prepped with some cleaner of choice and then its just about ready....just about

Posted by: TRAIL

thanks for the info

Posted by: yellow400

quote:
Originally posted by Castor-400ex
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yo castor-400ex that looks good what color is it?

Posted by: yellow400

quote:
Originally posted by yellow400

yo castor-400ex that looks good what color is it?

I'm talking about the thumb throttle

Posted by: Castor-426ex

super mirror gloss black...only one coat too..