Matte Black

[Guest]

First shot at powdercoating. I have been lurking on here for a couple of weeks. I have learned several things that I will do different next time.

The stand came out pretty good. All of the brackets look great except for 1 (far left in pic). I think I got the powder to thick on it though.

Sorry pics are from cell phone.

I am having trouble getting my gun to spray constantly. I had to keep shaking it to get a decent amount of powder to come out. Anyone got any ideas?

I told the wife she better hide anything that can survive the heat and that she don't want a different color, cause I'm going to coat it.

[dirty465]

Re: Matte Black

Currently using a HF hobby gun. I had this on the orig post but must have deleted before submitting.

[Guest]

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From what I understand, shaking a hobby gun is what you have to do to keep it flowing. I know I sure did with my first overpriced hair dryer (craftsman gun)

[Guest]

Re: Matte Black

Welcome to the forums man... Nice looking bike stand.

[wiseguyz]

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Welcome to the forum.

Best of luck.

[Guest]

Re: Matte Black

First shot at powdercoating. I have been lurking on here for a couple of weeks. I have learned several things that I will do different next time.

The stand came out pretty good. All of the brackets look great except for 1 (far left in pic). I think I got the powder to thick on it though.

Sorry pics are from cell phone.

I am having trouble getting my gun to spray constantly. I had to keep shaking it to get a decent amount of powder to come out. Anyone got any ideas?

I told the wife she better hide anything that can survive the heat and that she don't want a different color, cause I'm going to coat it.

Why is your avatar a Fireman?? and welcome to the family

[Smashing]

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Welcome aboard! I have the HF gun too. What I did to improve flow is to drill an extra hole or two in the air thingy inside of the powder cup. The name escapes me at the moment - I'm sure someone will chime in. Anyway, take off the powder cup any you'll see t metal tubes. One is curved and the small nubby one is what I'm talking about. Get a drill bit the same size as the tiny hole and drill a hole or two on the other side. this way you have more air hitting more powder = a little better fluidization. I still shake - just a lot less. Also, don't fill the cup all the way. I have best results around half full. I'll see if I can find some pics.

[Smashing]

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Ok, read through this. I did many of these and it seemed to help quite a bit.

http://forum.caswellplating.com/powder- ... -mods.html

[dirty465]

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Why is your avatar a Fireman?? and welcome to the family

I am a volunteer fireman and come from a family of firemen. Might go fulltime and pc on off days.

[Guest]

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Thank you for risking your life for your fellow man

[dirty465]

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Thanks Smashing, I am going to start those mods on my gun as soon as I get home.

[Smashing]

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Best of luck!

[Guest]

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Welcome to the forum Tell your wife to hide more than anything metal she might also want to chain down her oven & lock all kitchen gadgets like sifters, funnels etc etc

[dirty465]

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C in TNC I know that is right. I am very lucky that I have access to 3 different size industrial draw ovens. All 3 vary in size. I used to work for a gear manufacturing company and stayed close with the family after my departure.
Thank you guys for the welcome and help. I am sure that I will be asking more questions soon.

[obie1]

Re: Matte Black

Welcome to the forum dirty. Practice makes perfect...

Dave