Powdercoating

[JustinS]

Has anyone done their own powdercoating?

I picked up a powder coat system at work because it was on clearance for forty bucks and would like to know if anyone has any tips for a beginner. I only plan to do small parts, mainly the rearsets and other things on my bike. Nothing big or extravagant.

What should I prep the surface with? Would acetone or something of the like do fine?

[JustinS]

I might try this stuff, unless someone has a cheaper option.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/prod ... ductID=126 (http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=126&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=467&iSubCat=473&iProductID=126)

[CiViC-Wanted]

Always use a good wax a grease remover. You can pick alot up from a local supplier alot cheaper. Try a Dupont, or PPG there top of line.

[CiViC-Wanted]

I see your in Ames, Try Arnolds Motor Supply, they have a off brand that is really good too. Its there house brand, which is made by Nason, and owned by Dupont.

[black88gt]

gathering stuff to build an oven now :)

[JustinS]

I see your in Ames, Try Arnolds Motor Supply, they have a off brand that is really good too. Its there house brand, which is made by Nason, and owned by Dupont.
Thanks man, I appreciate it!

gathering stuff to build an oven now :)
Luckily my parts are small enough a toaster oven is going to work well enough for me. DIY on the cheap dammit!

[FiFdYnUtZ]

yeah +1 for arnold motor supply, they should have everything you would need...i order a lot of painting supplies from them..

[CiViC-Wanted]

Arnolds will actually have powder too, if you go to the one is Ankeny. I used to work there, so if you go to ankeny talk to Eric, or Raymond in ames.

[JustinS]

Kickass, now I wont have to order anything from columbia coatings!

[CiViC-Wanted]

Your defintally doing it the cheaper way, I just picked up a valve cover and intake manifold for my gst and im out about 300 bucks.