Let's see, what can I powdercoat today?

[Dan Whitaker]

Just say NO to neon green :

 

[FROADER]

I say have him do the low spot the color of your Explorer & leave the 5.0 the chrome finnish.

x2

 

[Mtn8er]

I say have him do the low spot the color of your Explorer & leave the 5.0 the chrome finnish.

Yeah I was thinking the exact same. I'll have him paint the lower part surrounding the "5.0L V8" black. PM sent Jon...

 

[yakuza76]

Thats looks awesome!!

 

[Mtn8er]

x2

YES, nice photo shop work, thanks...that does look good.

 

[Burns]

Just say NO to neon green :

You know you like it.

So how much do you use in terms of pounds for something like you just did on the intake and items John. Cause i just found a pound of green for 15 bucks plus shipping.

 

[CDW6212R]

That's very good FROADER.

 

[FROADER]

YES, nice photo shop work, thanks...that does look good.

What color is your truck? I say black or whatever color your truck is.

 

[Mtn8er]

What color is your truck? I say black or whatever color your truck is.

My Mountaineer is black so painting that part black as well would look good.

 

[Turdle]

My Mountaineer is black so painting that part black as well would look good.

Black it is

You know you like it.

So how much do you use in terms of pounds for something like you just did on the intake and items John. Cause i just found a pound of green for 15 bucks plus shipping.

I estimate 4 of these manifolds with a pound--maybe a bit more--

if you want it get me the link, I may combine it with something

I have paid that much for specialty colors-however it might be a bit less elsewhere--

Now--if you want--

I can send you some "electric" yellow and "bright emerald" green powder--

you might be able to mix your color from what I have--

just put some on a quarter and bake it--

 

[Turdle]

And yes-
THANK YOU FROADER!
that was a big help--


I was going to "fill in" the area with epoxy paint --but instead I'm going to mask off and powdercoat over the silver--It will take a bit to cut around it all, but I think it is well worth it. I need to ship it fast-and paint would take too long to cure-

It will be mirror gloss black--

unless you guys think the clear black might pop it off---kinda black chromey

 

[Mtn8er]

And yes-
THANK YOU FROADER!
that was a big help--


I was going to "fill in" the area with epoxy paint --but instead I'm going to mask off and powdercoat over the silver--It will take a bit to cut around it all, but I think it is well worth it. I need to ship it fast-and paint would take too long to cure-

It will be mirror gloss black--

unless you guys think the clear black might pop it off---kinda black chromey

Maybe a black chrome look so it goes with the chrome look of the intake?

 

[Turdle]

Removing tape will reveal silver characters. Then I will fill low area in cover with black
The green you see is high temperature tape--
2.5" x 72' roll is about 35 bucks

Before and after-
"Fire Red" epoxy-325 degrees for 15 minutes

 

[chriswells78]

Hell Yeah! That looks great!

 

[Turdle]

Hell Yeah! That looks great!

I hope you like it-my garage has a nice pink hue everywhere now:
When I blew my nose it was interesting.
Something about red--I don't know what it is but it takes the most powder, and it makes the worst mess-
It doesn't transfer as well





There are a few little pits in the area where the manifold meets the throttle body--I sanded it down the best I could, but they go deep-it left tiny little silver spots--
I'm going to hit it with another coat-I hope it fills in-

These manifolds are really pretty ****ty as far as finishing goes-
I have to heat them at least twice-even then casting sand still pops out of them and leaves little holes in the surface-grrr

 

[CDW6212R]

Would the high speed buffing that Eric did on his help? He cleaned his very well before using engine paint, I think he used a hand held cable/wheel tool, like for applying rouge to smooth with. Another words, would taking off some of the outer material help, it is smoother after that kind of buffing.

 

[Turdle]

Would the high speed buffing that Eric did on his help? He cleaned his very well before using engine paint, I think he used a hand held cable/wheel tool, like for applying rouge to smooth with. Another words, would taking off some of the outer material help, it is smoother after that kind of buffing.

For painting yes--
the problem occurs when the part is heated--
it is common with cast aluminum parts. Chemicals and particles will
"migrate" with heat.

 

[CDW6212R]

I am sure, I just wonder if the buffing/smoothing would fill or contaminate the pores, creating a different problem for powder coating.

 

[Turdle]

I am sure, I just wonder if the buffing/smoothing would fill or contaminate the pores, creating a different problem for powder coating.

Good point--
sorry I missed that--

Buffed aluminum is a no-no.
I have learned my lesson there--the buffing paste takes forever to bake out-
if there is even a trace of it-the powder will "fish eye"

I will not powdercoat any aluminum without beadblasting twice and baking twice first.

 

[sodjer6]

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