Re: [gingery_machines] OT: Powder Coat Paint and equipment

 

Surface must be very clean or the paint won't adhere properly.  Thats when it
flakes off.  Good durable finish.
Jim

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From: Ron Thompson <ron@ourcadguy.com>
To: gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, June 22, 2011 3:58:43 PM
Subject: Re: [gingery_machines] OT: Powder Coat Paint and equipment

 
On 6/22/2011 5:09 PM, Bradley wrote:
>
> Greetings:
>
> Anybody ever use the baked on powdered paint? I saw Sears has a
> Craftsman powder coat paint gun for $70 and all you need is
> electricity to charge the paint and an oven that will reach 400F to
> bake it on.
>
> I think that the baked on powder coat paint would be a great finish
> for most any metal projects. Very durable and nice looking.
>
> Is it as easy as it sounds?
>
> Regards
> Bradley
>
Powder coating is great, until it fails. Chips and comes off in sheets.
A scratch will allow corrosion to spread under the coating.

At least paint can be repainted.

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