Custom powder coated Rig - Page 2

utabintarbo · 08-22-2003, 08:13 AM

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Originally posted by TheStapleGunKid
... Although my girlfriend/recent wife is from Hampton,...

"girlfriend/recent wife" Huh?

thetruememphis · 09-13-2003, 09:04 AM

awsome!!!

Pruneau · 09-17-2003, 10:50 AM

I have no popups at all, and I don't have any pop-up stopper here. I tried the link on 2 PC's, two different providers, and didn't see one popup.

On the other hand, I am really impressed by the job. It is not my style, but the job was well conceived, and very skillfully done. I also was very impressed bythe finish of those waterblocks, top-class material from the look of it.

Great Job Mate!

jaydee · 09-17-2003, 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by Pruneau
I have no popups at all, and I don't have any pop-up stopper here. I tried the link on 2 PC's, two different providers, and didn't see one popup.

Dude this was posted 4 months ago. Pretty good chance they did something about the popups by now I would think.

EDIT: And to confirm I don't get them anymore either. Props to them for that.

Pruneau · 09-17-2003, 01:06 PM

Ah didn't check the date really. This got linked from extremeoverclockers.com.

V12|V12 · 01-07-2004, 12:48 AM

Just to note... I didn't get a SINGLE popup at all! And dude, your mod is just pure GREAT! I love seeing people using their minds and know how to pull something off, instead of the usual poser who buys stuff then does a few tweaks and calls it their own... GOOD WORK!

DIY REPRESENTING! BTW-- Might you elaborate on the Powder coating process? What all equipement do I need?

Seyeklopz · 02-14-2004, 12:16 PM

Just thought I should keep this thread going. I can't let it die!

Heh.. Hey Staples, you know anyone with the last name Totton?

superart · 02-14-2004, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by V12|V12

DIY REPRESENTING! BTW-- Might you elaborate on the Powder coating process? What all equipement do I need?

From what I understand, powder coating is a pretty elaborate process.

It works by spraying a layer of "magnetic powder" onto a metal surface, the powder sticks to the metal because, well, magnetic things tend to stick to metal.

It is then baked in a really hot oven, and the heat causes the powder to bond with the metal surface.

The result is a nice, shiny, hard color that is very scratch resistant.

I doubt this is something you can do in your kitchen, but pretty much any car paint shop will be able to do it for you, although I doubt it will be cheap.

Seyeklopz · 02-15-2004, 02:28 PM

I thought it stuck using static electricity. Another benefit of powder coating is it's fuel resistance. Good for motorcycle gas tanks because a little spill won't eat the finish off.

superart · 02-15-2004, 06:01 PM

I dunno, i think i remember seeing it on amerian chopper. They mentioned the powder stuck because t was magnetic, although i could be wrong.

But regardless, the point is, the powder sticks to the metal, and is then bonded by the heat of the oven.

HammerSandwich · 02-16-2004, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by superart

I doubt this is something you can do in your kitchen, but pretty much any car paint shop will be able to do it for you, although I doubt it will be cheap.

You'd be surprised. A friend of mine bought the $130 kit from Eastwood a while back, and he used it in his apartment. Got his deposit back, too...

It does work by static charge, not magnetism, so you can coat aluminum, etc. The finish is quite durable - a lot better than paint. To do a really good job, you definitely need a clean environment with low humidity.

Cost of having a shop do a full case should probably be around $100-200.

superart · 02-16-2004, 01:12 PM

thats pretty cool. How hot did he have to cook his parts for the powder to bond?

HammerSandwich · 02-16-2004, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by superart

thats pretty cool. How hot did he have to cook his parts for the powder to bond?

IIRC, it's about 400F. I recommend finding a $50 oven in the classifieds unless you're a bachelor.

superart · 02-16-2004, 04:58 PM

would it matter if the case is touching the ovene walls or the grating (is that the correct termonology?) in the oven? If so, how would you suspend the part in there?

HammerSandwich · 02-17-2004, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by superart

would it matter if the case is touching the ovene walls or the grating (is that the correct termonology?) in the oven? If so, how would you suspend the part in there?

Yeah, if anything touches the powder before baking, the finish will have holes or bumps. The easiest thing to do is to hang the part from one of the oven's racks, but creativity can be rewarded. I don't know if you can coat and cook the part in a couple of passes or if the second baking would ruin the first powder.

Seyeklopz · 02-17-2004, 10:09 AM

Powder coating seems like a lot of trouble. I'd rather just use a self etching primer and do a few coats of paint. Takes so long for paint to fully "cure" though. Another option is epoxy paint or clear coats. The best are two-part epoxy paints, but you need a special air gun, etc to use it.

This store only stocks what they have used professionally. This seems to be the best etchin primer available in aerosol.

http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...egory_Code=PRI

This place has a better description of the product.

http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/d...=1&prodid=3988

09-13-2003, 09:04 AM	#27
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01-07-2004, 12:48 AM	#31
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02-15-2004, 06:01 PM	#35
superart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: FL Posts: 787	I dunno, i think i remember seeing it on amerian chopper. They mentioned the powder stuck because t was magnetic, although i could be wrong. But regardless, the point is, the powder sticks to the metal, and is then bonded by the heat of the oven. __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure youv'e done anything at all. Looking to buy/trade for used Deep Fryer and Vacume Pack Sealer.

02-16-2004, 01:12 PM	#37
superart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: FL Posts: 787	thats pretty cool. How hot did he have to cook his parts for the powder to bond? __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure youv'e done anything at all. Looking to buy/trade for used Deep Fryer and Vacume Pack Sealer.

02-16-2004, 04:58 PM	#39
superart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: FL Posts: 787	would it matter if the case is touching the ovene walls or the grating (is that the correct termonology?) in the oven? If so, how would you suspend the part in there? __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure youv'e done anything at all. Looking to buy/trade for used Deep Fryer and Vacume Pack Sealer.

09-17-2003, 10:50 AM	#28
Pruneau Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Antwerpen B Posts: 2	I have no popups at all, and I don't have any pop-up stopper here. I tried the link on 2 PC's, two different providers, and didn't see one popup. On the other hand, I am really impressed by the job. It is not my style, but the job was well conceived, and very skillfully done. I also was very impressed bythe finish of those waterblocks, top-class material from the look of it. Great Job Mate!

09-17-2003, 01:06 PM	#30
Pruneau Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Antwerpen B Posts: 2	Ah didn't check the date really. This got linked from extremeoverclockers.com.

02-14-2004, 12:16 PM	#32
Seyeklopz Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 94	Just thought I should keep this thread going. I can't let it die! Heh.. Hey Staples, you know anyone with the last name Totton?

02-15-2004, 02:28 PM	#34
Seyeklopz Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 94	I thought it stuck using static electricity. Another benefit of powder coating is it's fuel resistance. Good for motorcycle gas tanks because a little spill won't eat the finish off.

02-17-2004, 10:09 AM	#41
Seyeklopz Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 94	Powder coating seems like a lot of trouble. I'd rather just use a self etching primer and do a few coats of paint. Takes so long for paint to fully "cure" though. Another option is epoxy paint or clear coats. The best are two-part epoxy paints, but you need a special air gun, etc to use it. This store only stocks what they have used professionally. This seems to be the best etchin primer available in aerosol. http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...egory_Code=PRI This place has a better description of the product. http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/d...=1&prodid=3988

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