bought my own powder coater, YAY!!!!!

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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yo sup_uni how hard would it be to powdercoat the weels n frame? dont you have to cook the parts in order for the paint to cure?
 
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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yes you wold have to bake them, i need to get an extra home oven before i start doing parts that big
 
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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How much to do my 2007pegs and heel gaurds in black let me know
 
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Sup - the oven wont be a problem... i remodel kitchens. hehe im gonna start looking for a nice size that i can put in the garage. How much did that powder coat kit run for? How much does the powder paint cost?? I mean whatever it is you can save yourself a lot of money... bike looks good
 
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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kit runs 200 from sears craftsman, and the powder is pretty cheep but changes alot check ebay last time i bought some it was 30 bucks a pound or so
 
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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Check out Harbor freight tools. I've seen the PC setups for under $50.
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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great idea ........... will try u pick up a pc machine soon so i can powercoat eveything in sight ! i was quoted $120.00 to pc rear/front pegs only. bs
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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ill do it for alot cheaper than that. if you would like
 
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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Do you have to worry about handling the parts before they get baked? Will the powder get smudged if handled ? Is that what the hooks are for...hang them up, then move by hooks, then hang in oven? Have you used a chrome-like powder? Pretty interested in doing some things of my own.
 
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 05:43 AM
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Quick tip on powder coating.Anything with grease(head bearings,wheel bearings)Have to be removed before PC.That's why I just paint mine!!!!!!
 



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