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The Coin Return => General Chit Chat => Topic started by: Seven181 on June 14, 2007, 10:28:22 pm

Title: Powder coated on outside of machine?
Post by: Seven181 on June 14, 2007, 10:28:22 pm

Question for all of you??? I had a guy tell me today that he had a machine powder coated and not blasted and painted on the outside and it looks great. Anyone ever powder coat their machines instead of primer and paint? How do they look? I have heard of insides powder coated, but outside as well??

Title: Powder coated on outside of machine?
Post by: loman4ec on June 14, 2007, 11:14:45 pm

The reproduction westinghouse junior's are powder coated on the outside. It looks good but is slightly pocked looking.

Title: Powder coated on outside of machine?
Post by: Seven181 on June 15, 2007, 07:57:19 am

What does everyone think? Is this a good way to go or stay with the primer and paint method? I am thinking of having one of my machines powder coated in white, but not sure what to do.

Brian

Title: Powder coated on outside of machine?
Post by: MoonDawg on June 15, 2007, 09:11:24 am

You would'nt want a powdercoated machine displayed next to
your restored machines, like Josh said.........looks like orangepeel.

Also, you won't be able to fill any dents or rust pits because of
the high heat this process involves will melt the filler, I would assume.

Title: Powder coated on outside of machine?
Post by: Seven181 on June 15, 2007, 10:09:23 am

Glen,

Thanks for the tips. The cooler I am thinking about is in good shape, no dents, however I think I will pass on the powder coating and just have it painted. Better and I know what I am getting that way.

Brian

Title: Powder coated on outside of machine?
Post by: sodaworks on June 17, 2007, 10:19:00 am

Glen's right the heat cure would cause shrinkage in the body filler and we all know shrinkage isn't good!