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Wayne Baker
From:
Altus Oklahoma
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Posted 12 Feb 2007 11:34 pm |
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Is it possible to have the alluminum powder coated on a PSG???
Thanks in advance,
Wayne Baker |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 4:20 am Powder coating...
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| Yes, quite simply, you can powder-coat any material that doesn't melt at temperatures of a few hundred degrees (usually about 350F), but it's usually only done on metallic parts. Powder coating is dry polymer (plastic) coating that is normally electrostatically applied (sprayed with special equipment), and then baked to melt the coating and make it flow into one contiguous covering. |
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Uffe Edefuhr
From:
Sweden
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 4:59 am
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Hi Wayne. Look at this adress and you will find some nice photos of powder coated steels!
Regards
Uffe
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Wating for my new GFI SD10 Candy Red |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 5:08 am
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| Wayne....what are you up to now, buddy? |
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Uffe Edefuhr
From:
Sweden
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 5:32 am
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| I have a candy red GFI that is powder coated. Be VERY careful not to drop a bar on it as it chips VERY easily, especially along the side of the neck.......James |
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A. J. Schobert
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Posted 14 Feb 2007 10:27 am
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| I wanted to powder coat my PSG but I was told the same thing that it chips very easy, however yes it can be done. I think automotive paint may be tougher but it won't have that chrome shine that powder coat gives. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 14 Feb 2007 10:51 am More...
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Powder coating is only as good as the guy doing it. Even with the best job out there, it's only as good as what it's covering (and aluminum isn't exactly the essence of toughness). Though you can do a very pleasing finish with it, it will never shine like chrome.
Where it really excels is in its resistance to solvents and acids (since it's basically an epoxy plastic coating). It's also much more environmentally-friendly, because, being essentially a "dry process" it contains no solvents, and any powder overspray can be captured and re-used. |
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Fred Jack
From:
Bastrop, Texas 78602
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Posted 14 Feb 2007 3:18 pm
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| I'm on my 4th GFI and I find the coating to be quite durable. I've never had a problem with chipping. |
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