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« on: January 02, 2006, 04:56:48 pm » |
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I couldn't resist  '>
Cost was $159.99 plus tax. Comes with the gun, power supply, heat resistant masking tape and hooks, and silicone plugs to keep the powder out of unwanted holes. The powder at Sears is ridiculously priced compared to Eastwood. $5.99 for 1.5oz at Sears vs. $8.99 for 8.0oz for Eastwood's basic color palette.
Just fill the cup with powder, attach it to the gun, attach the "clip" to the piece to create an electrostatic "clinging" effect and spray away. Here's the piece after spraying the dry powder:
Put in a 400 degree oven, wait for "flow out", which is the point the powder gels and glosses over, and bake for 20 minutes.
Here it is in the oven:
Once it's done you just let it cool down and that's it. Here's the finished product:
I got a few imperfections on the surface - maybe some dust particles got shot along with the powder. The finish looks great though, and is hard as nails as soon as it cools down.
I'm having fun with it.
Bob
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halehouse
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2006, 05:04:03 pm » |
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What is the piece that you coated?
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Vendo 63 Stylestar (Restored)
Glascock Standard
Cornelius 50 Slider (Restored)
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2006, 07:40:38 pm » |
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Looks great Bob. Just wondering what was the turn
around time from Eastwood, Time it was order to the day it showed up at your door step ?
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jasmine64
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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2006, 08:33:01 pm » |
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Josh,
Do you still tinker with gumball machines? Looks like that would work for you.
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Marsha
Cav. CD 22
Choice Vend 168 - Use daily.
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2006, 08:39:37 pm » |
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looks good!! dust is always a big problem for me. when you figure out how to eliminate it please let me know!! i actually built a small spray booth and tried wetting the surrounding area down, but i still get dust once in a while. i guess i am just a slob and need to do a better job cleaning up my shop!!! good luck with hobby , i have enjoyed it. joe
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2006, 09:12:28 pm » |
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Could the dust specs be sanded out before baking?
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Glen
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2006, 07:36:41 am » |
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I have the Hotcoat gun from Eastwood. The turn around time for shipping from Eastwood is really quick. I think the longest I've had to wait for anything is 4 days.
Surface prep is the most important thing, hands down. After sanding/media blasting it's HIGHLY recommended to use a surface cleaner of some sort to remove ALL impuities prior to shooting the powder. I use Metal Wash and "PRE" from Eastwood.
I guess I almost sound like a stinkin' infomercial for them but I haven't had a negative experience with them yet!
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2006, 11:17:02 am » |
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jasmine64,
I still tinker with everything. I am already on this. I am watching craigslist to find a full size oven. I would like to be able to powdercoat shelves or alot of small parts at once. I will be buying one of these really soon.
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2006, 12:43:11 pm » |
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I am looking to get into doing some powder coating as well. I picked up a (gas) pizza oven and was starting to set it up when the guys @ Eastwood told be not to use a gas oven. It should be electric. Can't remember exactly why but was really too busy at the time. I did happen to sell the oven and would like to get a electric oven and get it going again. We have alot of custom car people here locally and I believe it would be a good money maker. I am thinking I could set my high school senior son up making some spare cash to feed his expensive moto-x hobby. '>
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TERRY@SODAWORKS RESTORATIONS
Lots of Round Top machines
Buy-Sell-Trade-Restorations
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