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Old May 25, 2014 | 01:58 AM
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Can you powder coat, power plant frame

Doing some work on car wanted to get power plant frame powder coated,, can this be done, it has some bonding cement on, im not sure it would take the 400 degree oven. Has anyone done this is it safe?
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Old May 25, 2014 | 05:54 AM
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Yup, my guy was worried about it too but it took it.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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You also have to think it's right next to the red-hot catalytic converter. It can take the heat just fine. Hell, I think the factory finish is powder coated.

BTW, lot of work and money for a part you can't see .

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Old May 25, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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lol I just cant help myself,,, I just can cope with mucky and rusty parts
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Old May 25, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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lol I just cant help myself,,, I just can cope with mucky and rusty parts,,
So far have
removed rear subframe powder coated,,
all rear suspension arms polished,,
new brake hard lines and new red flexi pipes,,,
calipers completely refurbished and professional painted,
new brake discs
roll bar powder coated brand new links and bushing
diff cover powder coated.
diff repainted,.

Every single nut and bolt replaced with mazda new ones

just need powder coat power plant frame and brake shields and drive shafts.
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