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Technical => Restoration, Preservation & Body work Forum => Topic started by: 72vwtype2 on February 03, 2007, 04:39:48 PM

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: 72vwtype2 on February 03, 2007, 04:39:48 PM

I have seen a lot of ASF members post pictures of there newly powder coated pans, engine tin, etc... They look awesome, appear to be highly durable and most that I have seen extremely glossy. Correct me if I am wrong but the original pan or engine tin would never have come out that glossy. So as I get closer to needing this service, my question is can you get different degrees of \"glossyness\" in order to try to relicate a more original look? Like a semi-gloss?

Thanks.

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: Chris on February 03, 2007, 05:33:06 PM

yes, and Russ is the man!

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: kirin on February 03, 2007, 08:13:42 PM

Any tips on how to touch up scuffs on powdercoating.

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: G-dog on February 03, 2007, 10:24:42 PM

Use buffing compound ,treat it like paint ,use patience.That's all you need to do  

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: Matt on February 04, 2007, 12:24:13 AM

I had Russ do a pan for me in Semi-gloss black, and IMO it looks way better than a full gloss finish.

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: Russ on February 04, 2007, 10:48:28 AM

most colours come in a gloss finish.
although i have black in Matt,satin,semi,gloss and mirror black
so i pretty much cover all the bases satin or semigloss is what i do most of the car parts  in.
it all boils down to personal preference
 

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: 72vwtype2 on February 04, 2007, 01:03:07 PM

My first need for powder coating will be my bus motor tin and other engine bits. What prep work needs to be done in order to get a proper surface for the powder coating? Should the tin be sandlasted and/or primered?

Thanks.

Title: Powder Coating?
Post by: G-dog on February 04, 2007, 01:07:20 PM

Sand blasted-No primer ,just bare metal Russ does the rest (he's my p/c hero) :wub: