my latest project *pics*
02-16-04, 09:20 PM
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built my own engine
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my latest project *pics*
i have to pull my subframe and what not to fix two motormount bolts on the engine block, so i figured i might as well swap something nicer back on...
Last edited by 93BlackFD; 02-16-04 at 09:22 PM.
are you replacing any bushings, motormounts while its out?
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02-17-04, 12:05 AM
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car has 93k miles...i made my own motor mounts out of 80shore urethane, i use eastwood's powdercoating setup, a propane/infrared curing lamp setup and for small parts the kitchen sized oven works o-k
no before pics, i'll take pics of what comes off my car to give an idea of what the OEM stuff looks like after a while...
no before pics, i'll take pics of what comes off my car to give an idea of what the OEM stuff looks like after a while...
02-17-04, 10:50 AM
#12
does that add much weight when you are powdercoating in such huge areas?
personally I like to leave my car as stock as possible in and out and just keep it perfect.
If you can do that mirror/chrome black powdercoating you showed me I still want you to do my door handles
maybe you can test that on something so I can see how it turns out? Otherwise I might just polish them but I dont want them to stick out THAT much
personally I like to leave my car as stock as possible in and out and just keep it perfect.
If you can do that mirror/chrome black powdercoating you showed me I still want you to do my door handles
maybe you can test that on something so I can see how it turns out? Otherwise I might just polish them but I dont want them to stick out THAT much
02-17-04, 05:59 PM
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1lb of powder will cover like 200sq ft...or something crazy like that
so no, i wouldn't say it'd weigh the car down
powdercoating will keep your car perfect, as of now the car has el-cheapo OEM paint on the subframing and no finish at all on the suspension, when you clean them up real nice, you can get an idea of what it looked like new...then if you powder to match that color, IMO, that's better than just keeping your car clean...
so no, i wouldn't say it'd weigh the car down
powdercoating will keep your car perfect, as of now the car has el-cheapo OEM paint on the subframing and no finish at all on the suspension, when you clean them up real nice, you can get an idea of what it looked like new...then if you powder to match that color, IMO, that's better than just keeping your car clean...
02-17-04, 06:43 PM
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nahh, you guys need to play with powdercoated stuff more....it really DOES NOT get dirty...i mean, it can, but you just hose the dirt off...that's what's so awesome
02-17-04, 07:00 PM
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you can get a nice powdercoating setup that will work great in a space about the size of a 1 car garage for around $220
powder is cheap, and you can powdercoat a few items and quickly recoop your money
powder is cheap, and you can powdercoat a few items and quickly recoop your money
02-17-04, 07:27 PM
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www.eastwoodco.com sells a decent budget gun
other than that, you'd need an aircompressor that can do like 10psi (no flow hardly at all) $150 or so
and i bought a propane tank, and a infrared heater, all fittings and a hose for less than $70
i will warn, powdercoating is an art, if not a technique you must master...otherwise you can really screw some nice pieces up (it's almost impossible to strip powder qu ickly)
nobody posts tips/techniques online, i have learned from professionals and hobbyists through personal interaction only, not like working on a car where you can read online
other than that, you'd need an aircompressor that can do like 10psi (no flow hardly at all) $150 or so
and i bought a propane tank, and a infrared heater, all fittings and a hose for less than $70
i will warn, powdercoating is an art, if not a technique you must master...otherwise you can really screw some nice pieces up (it's almost impossible to strip powder qu ickly)
nobody posts tips/techniques online, i have learned from professionals and hobbyists through personal interaction only, not like working on a car where you can read online
02-17-04, 11:27 PM
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yeah, i agree with brian, its not easy!! you dont just spray it and bake it. we had pretty strict tolerances at lifetime. it just takes time to figure it out. and i had 8 hours a day for months to learn, watch, and finally spray and get good at it. then again, once you can do it, its easy.
02-18-04, 12:52 AM
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looking nice 
when setting up a 'shop', or booth, whatever you wanna call it, is it best to keep it somewhat enclosed? or is it better to have an open space? i've got a 3 stall garage, with plenty of room to work in.
when setting up a 'shop', or booth, whatever you wanna call it, is it best to keep it somewhat enclosed? or is it better to have an open space? i've got a 3 stall garage, with plenty of room to work in.
02-18-04, 07:45 AM
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you don't need a booth to powdercoat, just take two buckets and put an oven rack across them, suspend your parts, attach the electrode, apply powder, then slap it in the oven
OR, you can suspend the parts from your garage door rails with picture hanging wire, attach electrode, powder, then roll an infrared lamp over and cure it
the only downside to not having a booth is, you have to handle the parts more, and you have to constantly sweep up your mess, no biggy
OR, you can suspend the parts from your garage door rails with picture hanging wire, attach electrode, powder, then roll an infrared lamp over and cure it
the only downside to not having a booth is, you have to handle the parts more, and you have to constantly sweep up your mess, no biggy
