Hi,

I bought an X-Bar and it's Brushed Stainless Steel (304).

Is it possible to PowderCoat it and it not turn to crap?

I read it's possible, but risky, only thing I could find...

So has anyone here had any luck Powdercoating Stainless?

Thanks!

 

we have a couple parts here at work that require a powdercoat over stainless steel. we don't have issues with the appearance of the powdercoat but the adhesion of the powder to the metal. we have found a coarce grit grain or orbital finish helps give the powder something to hold to. with the Xbar being an interior piece i don't see any real issue with powdercoating this. if this was an under chassis or suspension component i wouldn't recommend it.

 

I was figuring the problem would be the adhesion as well, true it is an interior piece, but I didn't want to waste the money powdercoating it, if it was just going to peel off heh.

 

You can powdercoat any metal that can withstand 380 degrees because that is the temperature the powder cures at. Lead for instance will melt, same with solder.

 

brushed stainless is great for coating! and i know some guys that would coat it for a fair price hit them up if you still need it done.

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