Powder coating - Page 12

KFXHELLRAISER · 02-01-2012, 09:54 PM

Shoot me a price on it. Just curious. Mine works pretty good. I have the Craftsman gun.

bobmilspaw · 02-01-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kfxguy

Not yet. I cleared over the green I have and it turned out fantastic. And I cleared over chrome. And I cleared bare aluminum. Why?

i was thinking it would add an extra layer of protection. most of my stuff so far has been matte finish, so i havent cleared any thinking it would alter the matte finish.

kfxguy · 02-02-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KFXHELLRAISER

Shoot me a price on it. Just curious. Mine works pretty good. I have the Craftsman gun.

Well I guess I spoke too soon. I priced done other guns and read reviews on a few different ones including mine, and seems like I can't get any better for an affordable price. Seems like the harbor freight fared better than the Eastwood guns because they leak and the hf one doesn't. They have a company that offers a hf gun (exact same design) and it has an adjustable power supply. So I guess I'll just keep mine. I may buy another one to make color swapping easier.

kfxguy · 02-02-2012, 05:35 PM

I've been thinking about something all day. Have you guys noticed the harbor freight gun powder cups are specific to that gun. I bought 4 containers if their powder so i coukd use the cups and not have to keep cleaning cups. Surprisingly they don't fit. They look exactly the same but the threads are different. So I think I'm gonna toss the original cups and then remove the plastic cap on the gun and epoxy a cap off one if the other cups do I can readily buy them. I emailed harbor freight and they can sell me some cups for $2.01 each but with a 8+ week wait because they are on back order. It's a pita to have to keep cleaning cups. I wrapped tape around one of the other cups, but I'm afraid it's gonna come off and make a mess. I'll post my mod after I do it.

zookie400 · 02-02-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bobmilspaw

i was thinking it would add an extra layer of protection. most of my stuff so far has been matte finish, so i havent cleared any thinking it would alter the matte finish.

you should look into lower gloss clears. you can get a clear that has a matte finish so you dont ruin the matte look while still adding that extra layer of protection. just a thought.

zookie400 · 02-02-2012, 06:59 PM

and yes KFX- we did that to our gun when we had that one.

kfxguy · 02-03-2012, 11:59 PM

I'm trying a mix of two chrome powders right now. One is a single stage and the other is extreme chrome. Find out in a few minutes how it turns out. I'm hoping that (lol) by mixing half and half I can get a shinier and tougher finish. Cross my fingers. Lol

decentZ89 · 02-07-2012, 05:56 PM

i know im boring with the gloss colors and havent pulled anything extravagent like kfxguy but figured id post a pic of my progress..
fender brackets and radiator scoops p/c'd gloss black

i have my a arms to coat orange still, tusk heel guards to coat black and i will start putting this stuff back on

kfxguy · 02-07-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by decentZ89

i know im boring with the gloss colors and havent pulled anything extravagent like kfxguy but figured id post a pic of my progress..
fender brackets and radiator scoops p/c'd gloss black

i have my a arms to coat orange still, tusk heel guards to coat black and i will start putting this stuff back on

I have just enough powder to do my other side cover this evening and put them on the engine. I'm tired of looking at a crappy looking engine in this sweet looking frame! Lol. Then I gotta do the head, cylinder and head cover. What color would look good on those? I was thinking chrome also, if I ever wanted to sell the head or cylinder, I can easily do it with them being chrome...but not green. Plus it may be too much green.

kfxguy · 02-07-2012, 06:24 PM

And btw, looks good!

decentZ89 · 02-07-2012, 08:56 PM

When in doubt use* gloss black lol. And thanks! I meant to answer you pm I don't have anythig worthy of trade at the moment though

zookie400 · 02-07-2012, 11:14 PM

gloss black is the hardest color to pull off, so if you are doing well with that you should be fine with the others!

decentZ89 · 02-10-2012, 08:27 PM

guy at work wanted to p.c parts for his son's scooter so he picked up some candy red "transparent" and i went right over the chrome brake..came out sick

tkohlleppel · 02-10-2012, 08:52 PM

That color is sweet!! Was this piece factory plated chrome, pc or something else before u pc'd over it?

decentZ89 · 02-10-2012, 11:56 PM

it was a razor scooter so it was factory chromed. i just cleaned it and sprayed over it with the candy apple..i think it came out real nice

02-01-2012, 09:54 PM	#166 (permalink)
KFXHELLRAISER :::DVX 400 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ky Posts: 969	Shoot me a price on it. Just curious. Mine works pretty good. I have the Craftsman gun. __________________ 2k4 kFx730---Too much to list. 2k3 400ex---(Wifes)

02-02-2012, 05:35 PM	#169 (permalink)
kfxguy :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana baton rouge Posts: 5,951	I've been thinking about something all day. Have you guys noticed the harbor freight gun powder cups are specific to that gun. I bought 4 containers if their powder so i coukd use the cups and not have to keep cleaning cups. Surprisingly they don't fit. They look exactly the same but the threads are different. So I think I'm gonna toss the original cups and then remove the plastic cap on the gun and epoxy a cap off one if the other cups do I can readily buy them. I emailed harbor freight and they can sell me some cups for $2.01 each but with a 8+ week wait because they are on back order. It's a pita to have to keep cleaning cups. I wrapped tape around one of the other cups, but I'm afraid it's gonna come off and make a mess. I'll post my mod after I do it. __________________ OCTOBER 2009 QOTM KFX470 (The Black beast) -web cams custom grinds, titanium valves,cv4 springs -dyna programmable -4" extended swinger, rad aluminum axle -ported head (by me)(please do not pm me about head porting. Thx) -cp 94mm stroker piston, hot rods +5mm stroker -44mm straight bored fcr carb, Fci intake -powder coated everything

02-03-2012, 11:59 PM	#172 (permalink)
kfxguy :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana baton rouge Posts: 5,951	I'm trying a mix of two chrome powders right now. One is a single stage and the other is extreme chrome. Find out in a few minutes how it turns out. I'm hoping that (lol) by mixing half and half I can get a shinier and tougher finish. Cross my fingers. Lol __________________ OCTOBER 2009 QOTM KFX470 (The Black beast) -web cams custom grinds, titanium valves,cv4 springs -dyna programmable -4" extended swinger, rad aluminum axle -ported head (by me)(please do not pm me about head porting. Thx) -cp 94mm stroker piston, hot rods +5mm stroker -44mm straight bored fcr carb, Fci intake -powder coated everything

02-07-2012, 05:56 PM	#173 (permalink)
decentZ89 :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 813	i know im boring with the gloss colors and havent pulled anything extravagent like kfxguy but figured id post a pic of my progress.. fender brackets and radiator scoops p/c'd gloss black i have my a arms to coat orange still, tusk heel guards to coat black and i will start putting this stuff back on __________________ 2003 Suzuki Ltz 400 -got some stuff 2000 Honda XR50 - pitbike 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec-v - daily driver 1993 Jeep Wrangler - built and swapped

02-07-2012, 06:24 PM	#175 (permalink)
kfxguy :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana baton rouge Posts: 5,951	And btw, looks good! __________________ OCTOBER 2009 QOTM KFX470 (The Black beast) -web cams custom grinds, titanium valves,cv4 springs -dyna programmable -4" extended swinger, rad aluminum axle -ported head (by me)(please do not pm me about head porting. Thx) -cp 94mm stroker piston, hot rods +5mm stroker -44mm straight bored fcr carb, Fci intake -powder coated everything

02-02-2012, 06:59 PM	#171 (permalink)
zookie400 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,683	and yes KFX- we did that to our gun when we had that one.

02-07-2012, 08:56 PM	#176 (permalink)
decentZ89 :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 813	When in doubt use* gloss black lol. And thanks! I meant to answer you pm I don't have anythig worthy of trade at the moment though __________________ 2003 Suzuki Ltz 400 -got some stuff 2000 Honda XR50 - pitbike 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec-v - daily driver 1993 Jeep Wrangler - built and swapped Last edited by decentZ89; 02-08-2012 at 07:11 AM.

02-07-2012, 11:14 PM	#177 (permalink)
zookie400 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,683	gloss black is the hardest color to pull off, so if you are doing well with that you should be fine with the others!

02-10-2012, 08:27 PM	#178 (permalink)
decentZ89 :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 813	guy at work wanted to p.c parts for his son's scooter so he picked up some candy red "transparent" and i went right over the chrome brake..came out sick __________________ 2003 Suzuki Ltz 400 -got some stuff 2000 Honda XR50 - pitbike 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec-v - daily driver 1993 Jeep Wrangler - built and swapped

02-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#179 (permalink)
tkohlleppel :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ravenwood, MO Posts: 237	That color is sweet!! Was this piece factory plated chrome, pc or something else before u pc'd over it?

02-10-2012, 11:56 PM	#180 (permalink)
decentZ89 :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 813	it was a razor scooter so it was factory chromed. i just cleaned it and sprayed over it with the candy apple..i think it came out real nice __________________ 2003 Suzuki Ltz 400 -got some stuff 2000 Honda XR50 - pitbike 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec-v - daily driver 1993 Jeep Wrangler - built and swapped

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