nek0

Anyone use those cheap $100 or so kit available online to do home powder coating?

I'm not expecting 'superb' finish or anything but just want to powder coat some bicycle components. Just wondering if anyone recommends certain kit or brand...guess if the finish is good I wouldn't mind spending few hundred dollars for home use.

TIA

nek0

This looks good for $140?

http://www.alternatorparts.com/powde...m_contents.htm

precisionsc54

they all work good bro.

vaphantom05

thats good

Eyger

Wait, what? you can powedercoat your own stuff for like 150 bucks? That's flippin sweet.... I'l also guessing it has to be straight to bare metal right?

mfef4dr

LOL still gotta have a oven that you dont cook with

drastikchangez

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i just gone one yesterday a craftsman one.

i wasnt expecting much since i got it dirt cheap cause it was discontinued.

well the results were very very decent for my first time and the finish is very durable.

nek0

Hmm I might have to check that out. One thing I like about the WAI system is you don't need an air compressor. And I have access to small sandblaster...just need to grab a beatup oven but figured if I'm going to spend $60 for someone to powedercoat parts I might as well get a system for myself.

Paul-R

You have pictures to back up our statement ?

nek0

I'll let you know guys know if I get the WAI system and how it turns out. It'll be either NO WAI! or YES WAI!

precisionsc54

I have a system I bought from eastwoodco like 7-8 yrs ago. It was $150 and the results are perfect nearly everytime. I have 2 house ovens I bought cheap at a fleamarket that I use. As long as you prep good its going to come out nice.

nek0

So for things that are painted like aluminum/steel, if I sandblast them what else should I do? Just use like acetone or rubbing alcohol to get the surface really clean?

precisionsc54

just use a can of aircraft stripper. It will bubble the old finish right off. No sanding needed

nek0

Oh that might be good for bigger parts I can't fit in the sandblaster...

Thanks for all the info

PinoyDelS0l

just bought my craftsman powder coating system.. Cant wait to use it, ill post pics up soon!

kimlover1

Sorry if this is a really retarded question, but why can't you use your regular oven that you cook food with?

precisionsc54

you can I just wouldnt suggest it. It gives off some stinky fumes

kimlover1

Ahhh ok gotcha. Thanks man!