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Topic: Anybody try Eastwoods Powdercoat system?
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1499
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-22-2002 09:01 PM
   
I'm seriously considering making the purchase, but want to be sure its a quality unit, and more importantly, the once its all said and done, the powdercoat looks and lasts as advertised.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2046
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-22-2002 10:07 PM
Sam,
I think Big D has used one, I personally have not. I can't justify the cost of a big oven, Beckys already threatened me on curring painted parts in her kitchen oven  Mike
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1499
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-22-2002 10:11 PM
Why a big oven? I'm just thinking about a $10 used oven out of the penny paper to try this stuff out on small stuff, and if it turns out I can do it decently, then maybe I'll invest in a bigger oven to do rear axle housings and such. Eastwood also has that IR lamp setup for big stuff too.
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 315
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-23-2002 05:43 AM
contact this fellow MandMer, he has [email protected]
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69maverick
Gearhead Posts: 711
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-23-2002 06:33 AM
Use an old gas BBQ grill there on the side of the road free all year long. If you think about it you could cut the end off of each one put them together and you have a pretty big area!! ------------------
Jim B. 70 Maverick Grabber clone 302,c4 auto
Weld drag lites,Holley 600,performer intake,comp cam,MSD ignition,2.5 " pipes Still needs paint!!
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 409
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-23-2002 07:46 AM
In order to do a rear axle housing you probably would have to find a pizza oven on a curb.  ------------------
68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00,9" PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 3738
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-23-2002 07:59 AM
No wonder Domino's are tasting bad!! They''re probably doing powder coat on the side. LOL!
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68Mustang
Gearhead Posts: 167
From: Auburn, AL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-23-2002 12:28 PM
The finish is all in the prep, just like paint. Although, the powdercoat is better because it seems to highlight every detail about the piece (lettering and such). As for the oven, they are lying on the side of the road on trash-day (that's where I got mine). However, I am saving for the infared lamp. Go for the purchase, it will outlast any spray paint and the powder is relatively inexpensive for the area it covers.------------------
1968 302 5-spd Fastback
1965 Coupe
1981 F-150
email: [email protected]
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 162
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-23-2002 02:47 PM
The powder coater is Great. I use mine all the time and if the parts are prepped properly they look really good. Especially Translucent Red with Sparkle Powder over Chrome.
I have done all kinds of pieces on my car: Pig for the rear end, Rotors, Shackles, Master Cylinder, All pedals, Spring Pads, etc, etc.
I use 2 ovens with the sides cut out and ovens screwed together for bigger parts. I wasted $450 on the infra red light and temp gauge, Does not work well. Took me 8 hours to do my fuek cell. You must use an electric oven, No Flame - Explosive.
The powder is easy to use, Gun is easy to clean, Just use air and blow off outside. I highly recommend it to anybody doing a project car. If you have any other questions Email me at [email protected]------------------
Have a Wonderful Day
CandyApple 65 Fastback
Versaille 9" Rear End
Global West Front End
[email protected]
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69maverick
Gearhead Posts: 711
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-23-2002 04:10 PM
I've done plenty of small parts in an old BBQ grill with no problems!! I put a double piece of foil over the bottom rack so the flame is covered!
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MrXerox
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-23-2002 05:49 PM
I agree. I purchased one of these systems as well and it is VERY easy to use and the parts come out looking great. I bought an old junk (lime green) electric oven for $20.00 and it works fine. I like the idea of cutting the side out and adding a second one, maybe I can find a mustard yellow one to complement it
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1499
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-23-2002 09:32 PM
Wow, great reviews. Thanks guys, I was afraid that maybe it would be a cheapo kit, ie, you get what you pay for, but it sounds like a good deal. I'm really tired of buying expensive detail paints that chip off or fade. Parts I paint never seem to have a rust problem, ie, sandblast or beadblast followed by a good primer and topcoat, but the detail paint just doesn't hold up well under daily driver conditions. I've heard the powdercoat looks better and lasts longer, and from what I can tell, beyond the initial investment will be cheaper in the long run.Cool deal.
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amartin725
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: Attleboro, MA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-24-2002 10:18 AM
Powdercoating is the way to go, however, if you have to do any 'repairs' to any of the parts before coating, be sure to use a metal-based filler to give the powdercoat something to adhere to.Al
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66bondospecial
Journeyman Posts: 11
From:
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-25-2002 01:56 PM
I think Chicago electric sells a powder coating system for 90 bucks or so. Don't know if quality copares to Eastwood or not. Seems like if you run a current thru metal and blow powder at it, the results should be similar... Anybody know for sure?-Steve
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1499
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-25-2002 06:46 PM
Steve, welcome to M&M. I think the powder also has to have a charge on it. Not sure though. I have a Chicago brand air impact wrench and it works awesome, don't know if its considered an off brand or name brand, got it as a gift.
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