Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

[Guest]

So I was coating a dirtbike frame last night in wet red..... The frame was looking great but when I took it out of the oven I notice I had missed a little spot........ So I thought ok I will just hit that small spot well it's still hot and stick it back in the oven no problem..... Well that small spot looks great but the problem is there is rough spots from the over spray powder hit a few spots and stuck, How do I fix this dumb mistake??

[Guest]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

I have the same problem when i try to fix a missed spot. It just dont work for me ever. I was told a clear coat will help it but i never tried it. So now i just go over the whole part Twice before it goes in the oven.

Not sure what it does but it aint curing all the way and it wont cure if you put it back in the oven??

[wiseguyz]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

A clear topcoat will smooth that out (and give you the added benefit of additional UV protection and a more durable finish). Alternately you can recoat the whole thing in the red. Either way, you're stuck redoing if you want it to look good. If you're lucky enough to spot an area you missed while it's in the oven, the only time you can "touch up" like you did is within about the first 5 minutes or so after flow-out. Once the finish begins to crosslink during cure, adding powder on top will only cause problems because it will not blend with the original coat. There is also a period of time not long after flowout where adding more powder will cause the first layer to wrinkle. That's why I use the 5 minutes as a rule.

[Guest]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

hmmm ok good information Wise.... a fitting name today

I had not thought about the 5 min rule before.

I am thinking I might try and recoat the whole thing in red, I worry that if the clear coat does not fix the issue I am really screwed then

[Guest]

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I feel for you Crimson. I tried doing the same thing a few months ago with terrible results. Then I tried it again last night for the second time and it's just as bad. Like Dan said, once that first coat is cured there's no way for the second coat to mix in properly. I usually end up shooting the entire thing again, especially if it's a texture and a clear coat is out of the question.

[Guest]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

yea I will recoat the whole thing... damn I am glad I head to Cuba in 7 days I really need the break!

[Guest]

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yea I will recoat the whole thing... damn I am glad I head to Cuba in 7 days I really need the break!

Are you serious?!

[[SM]Kiel]

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Juan]

yea I will recoat the whole thing... damn I am glad I head to Cuba in 7 days I really need the break!

Are you serious?!

LMAO...I just did.

[Guest]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

Juan]

yea I will recoat the whole thing... damn I am glad I head to Cuba in 7 days I really need the break!

Are you serious?!

Yea why?

[Guest]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

Juan]

yea I will recoat the whole thing... damn I am glad I head to Cuba in 7 days I really need the break!

Are you serious?!

Yea why?

Always curious to hear about anyone visiting Cuba. What area will you traveling and visiting?

[Guest]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

We went to Santa Lucia last year and this year we are going to Cayo Coco and island off the coast of Cuba.

[Guest]

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and he didn't invite any of us ... payback can be

[Guest]

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We went to Santa Lucia last year and this year we are going to Cayo Coco and island off the coast of Cuba.

Sweet. Cayo Coco should be nice. Do you have family in Santa Lucia? That's kind of country from what I remember, isn't it? hehe

[Guest]

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Juan]

We went to Santa Lucia last year and this year we are going to Cayo Coco and island off the coast of Cuba.

Sweet. Cayo Coco should be nice. Do you have family in Santa Lucia? That's kind of country from what I remember, isn't it? hehe

Nope no Family from Cuba was just where we got the best rate for a trip that year... they have lots to drink and nice beach and warm weather so beats Canada in the winter

[Guest]

Re: Tired + Rushing + Powder Coating = dumb mistakes...

Juan]

We went to Santa Lucia last year and this year we are going to Cayo Coco and island off the coast of Cuba.

Sweet. Cayo Coco should be nice. Do you have family in Santa Lucia? That's kind of country from what I remember, isn't it? hehe

Nope no Family from Cuba was just where we got the best rate for a trip that year... they have lots to drink and nice beach and warm weather so beats Canada in the winter

LOL... I hear ya. I spent 12 glorious years of my youth on the island so I definitely miss the weather and beaches. Someday I'll visit... someday. Enjoy your trip and take plenty of pictures!