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Kaleid20
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« on: May 14, 2012, 02:24:04 pm » |
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Guys pardon my ignorance here. I want to do this right so here is my question:
Can I powdercoat my Coke WE-6 cooler say a primer color, then paint over it with the correct Coke colors? Just not sure how this works, if painting over powder coating is a standard practice.
Any help appreciated.
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Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
Victor C-18
Dr Pepper Vendo 90
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jholmgren
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2012, 03:09:27 pm » |
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I'm a huge fan of powder coat. It's way tougher than paint but it is a bit 'thicker' so you have to be careful on what you coat. I definitely would not paint over powder coat, I doubt it would adhere well anyway.
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Kaleid20
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2012, 03:23:43 pm » |
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Problem being, the guys I use don't have the Coke Red for powdercoating.
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Vendo 81D, 56, 44, 23 standard
Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
Victor C-18
Dr Pepper Vendo 90
Dole Super Dispenser
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Wojcik
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2012, 04:47:49 pm » |
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I do powdercoating. They make a primer for powdercoat. After priming it all you have to do is scuff it up and then paint it the color you want. Your powdercoater should be able to find a powder that is close to what your looking for. There are alot of powder suppliers out there with alot of stock colors.
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1941 Stoner Theater Candy (unrestored)
1947 Pop'Corn Sez Warmer (restored)
1920's Coca-Cola themed cash register
S & S 700 7up ice chest
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jholmgren
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2012, 07:12:05 pm » |
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VMC-44
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Kaleid20
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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2012, 07:59:29 pm » |
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How would you do the lettering on something like that? Would you have to do decals?
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Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
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Creighton
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2012, 08:13:45 pm » |
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Are you talking about powder coating a WE-6 external shell? That's going to need a big oven.
Creighton
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Kaleid20
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2012, 08:14:55 pm » |
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Creighton, I said the same thing...these dudes laughed at me and said they powdercoat cars.
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Vendo 81D, 56, 44, 23 standard
Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
Victor C-18
Dr Pepper Vendo 90
Dole Super Dispenser
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Jim
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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2012, 08:23:13 pm » |
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The only problem I am aware of is you cannot do any body work on dents or rust because the oven may melt the filler(s)! If the shell and any associated parts to be powder coated are in very good to excellent condition after sand blasting; you're good to go!
I did a Vendo Coin Changer last year utilizing powder coating and it looks great! I do not know the manufacturer for the powder I used but "Red Baron" Red is very close to my V-81! I can find the manufacturer for you if your powder coater carries the line, you can see how it looks...
As far as, lettering is concerned, it will be hand painted afterwards and cannot be cleared as you would with conventional paint.
And lastly, most powder coating places have very large ovens! So size shouldn't be an issue.
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Creighton
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« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2012, 08:52:15 pm » |
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Interesting, Powder coating seems to be all the rage. In static applications should be fine.
Any thing that is subject to movement or stress PC will flake and fall off. ie: suspension componets.
Would love to see a powder-coated car after 1 year on the road.
Whats the drive? Would it be less than a good paint job?
Thanks!
Creighton
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