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Oct 23, 2003 | 11:17 AM

johndoe

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Powder Coating

Has anyone done any powdercoating? Anyone have a good source for info on what equipment brand pro/con?
John

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:01 AM

John7894

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My cousin has had good luck using the kit from Eastwood. Just make sure to NOT use the oven inside the house. He bought a used oven at a garage sale just for powdercoating.

Oct 24, 2003 | 02:34 PM

johndoe

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I had heard the Eastwood kit was decent though pricey compared to some of the others. I know of noone that has one, so it is difficult trying to decide what to buy without advice and guidance from those that have tried it. I also have heard that Harbor Freight sells on for $99 that is supposed to be as good as Eastwood, but of course everyone thinks they have the best product. It's not that I am that concerned over a $25-50 price difference, I just want to make sure I get the best deal I can. I have a like-new electric oven that came with our housse. I wanted to haul it away 10 years ago, but my wife keeps thinking she will use it for baking in the summer (yeah, right), so I have a good start. Thanks for the info, though. I appreciate it.
John

Oct 28, 2003 | 03:15 PM

1978fordtruckgirl

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Had a few engine parts powdercoated by a "professional". I don't recommend doing the pulleys as the 400' either warped the air con pulley or they got more on one side than the other. Either way, it wobbles and I can't use my air! Other than that it is great. I'm thinking of having my next project body done as I am not happy with the base coat/ clear coat system!