Hi all and welcome along -
Today we are going to try DIY Powder Coating
I'm sure you have seen the thread on the refurb of ZeeAnnex
http://www.350z-uk.c...hed-15th-march/
Well now that is complete I have the space to have a go.
I have become an "internet expert" by watching the videos, reading up on the different forums and talking to anyone that has had experience with powder coating and of course it doesn't mean that much until you have a go.
The basics you need are a Powder Coating system, a good way to clean the items and something to heat and cure the coating.
So I got the system
Then after much scanning of the free adds, gumtree etc I got an oven
But you know me - Think Bigger
Me and Buster are busy on the Mk 2 homemade oven big enough to take a 20" wheel
Then I built a booth
made a swivel hook at the top that connects to the negative side of the powder coater
I then picked a few parts to "practice" on, first stop the "Blast Chamber" (which is awesome well lit and plenty of space)
Had some gunk left to clean off
After blasting
Bottom bar has been wire wheeled as well
Next as they were in poor condition I pre heated everything which allows for out gassing, then I turned on the machine and powder coated them all - stuck them in the oven and watched very carefully
When they gloss over I left them in a further 10 minutes to cure (as per coating instructions) then out they came and onto the cooling rack
The finish - not bad for a first attempt :~)
A Mini brake drum
backing plate
A bracket
Suspension parts in ORANGE
And the booth after its first run
Hope to get quite good at this while I do all the suspension for the Mini
All comments welcome.