The Powder Coating Process...

[JustKev]

Kev,

cost is 45 pounds for a single color, 70 pounds for the fancy stuff, not bad for the extra work that goes into insuring that your steel will not be developing rust under the coating.

rody

:shock: Just a shame your 'shop' isn't a 2 minute detour from my route into work Rody.

 

[bontyfiend]

Seeing as powder coating is a theme at the moment... Is it possible to *clear* powder coat? I wondered how it would look to take a steel frame down to the bare metal and give it a clear coat.

Anyone seen it done or got any examples? Would it just look cr@p?

 

[scant]

Seeing as powder coating is a theme at the moment... Is it possible to *clear* powder coat? I wondered how it would look to take a steel frame down to the bare metal and give it a clear coat.

Anyone seen it done or got any examples? Would it just look cr@p?

I dont think its possible to clear powdercoat? but i've seen clear sprayed up steel frames before now, mainly fillet brazed as people are proud of the brazing

 

[hamster]

right then, next question. any way to stop an alu frame tarnishing once i've paint stripped & polished it?

Pantene Shampoo! A pal works in a jewellers and costs it on silver. The silicone in it (which makes your hair so silky :shock: ) also acts as a barrier against tarnishing.

He also uses it on his Hayabusa.

 

[scant]

right then, next question. any way to stop an alu frame tarnishing once i've paint stripped & polished it?

Pantene Shampoo! A pal works in a jewellers and costs it on silver. The silicone in it (which makes your hair so silky :shock: ) also acts as a barrier against tarnishing.

He also uses it on his Hayabusa.

<checks its not april 1st> are you serious?
maybe a silicone type spray would be even more effective?

 

[hamster]

...because your bike's worth it!

Yes I am amazed too! I'm sure that there are a whole load of other things that work also! Car body wax also puts up a nice barrier layer.

 

[scant]

...because your bike's worth it!

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LOL
when my wife sees me trying this I can blame you yeh

 

[rody]

Yes, it is possible to use clear powder over a raw frame with this disclaimer;

As with all clears over raw, there is no chemical rust barrier, the frame WILL rust under the finish and will necessitate correction after a year or two.

cheers,

rody

 

[scant]

Seeing as powder coating is a theme at the moment... Is it possible to *clear* powder coat? I wondered how it would look to take a steel frame down to the bare metal and give it a clear coat.

Anyone seen it done or got any examples? Would it just look cr@p?

maybe it is possible?
http://www.finishing.com/119/17.shtml

rody?

 

[scant]

Seeing as powder coating is a theme at the moment... Is it possible to *clear* powder coat? I wondered how it would look to take a steel frame down to the bare metal and give it a clear coat.

Anyone seen it done or got any examples? Would it just look cr@p?

maybe it is possible?
http://www.finishing.com/119/17.shtml

rody?

wow, read my mind! :shock: