Jun 11, 2016

“I am interested in restoring an ’83 Harley Davidson. Some of the aluminum covers have been chromed and all covers have been in use for 15 years. Can these covers be stripped and powder coated successfully? If powder coated with a high gloss color should they also be covered with a clear? “

“Chrome plating can be stripped by an informed plater. Many powder coatings have high gloss characteristics that do not require a clear top coat. However, if you are looking...

Jun 11, 2016

“We have some stainless steel pipes and valves located at the Cape Kennedy launch facility. They are corroding; some are developing minor pin holes. The items are outside and subject to the normal salt environment. Additionally, they are exposed to Solid Rocket Motor residue. They are washed off after each launch with fresh water. The fluid running through the items is liquid oxygen. The valves and some pipes can get below -300�F.

Is there some coating which can be applied. First preference would be without removing the items. The second would be to coat the replacement items.”

“The best method for coating these pipes and valve in place is to use a system called “flame spray”. The equipment for this process is sold by Plastic Flame...

Jun 11, 2016

“I know you’ll think me simple, but I noticed a truck here in Melbourne advertising powder coating and I’m intrigued. Being an office worker, I’ve no idea what the process is. I remember once at a school meeting, we arranged to have some security mesh “powder coated”, but what it is and what it means is beyond me. I know this sounds silly but I’m simply curious.”

“Powder coating is a manufacturing process whereby an organic coating is applied to a substrate and cured to a durable finish. Parts to be coated are cleaned, pretreated, and...

Jun 11, 2016

“We are currently purchasing a complete used automated powder paint line. As we intend to do local work plus our own I am interested if there is an industry standard for pricing; i.e., time, per sq.inch or overall size. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.”

“Sorry, but all custom job shops price their work as any other business. They charge according to their market, competition, cost, etc. You are going to have to determine...

Jun 11, 2016

“Is it possible to create a very thin (.001 – .0015″) fluoropolymer film (PTFE, FEP or PFA) by the electrostatic powder coating process in a way that the film will not stick to the metal base material and can be removed from it?”

“PTFE powders can be applied by electrostatic spray to substrates at 1.5 mils or greater. PTFE powders usually need a liquid primer for adhesion to the substrate. Knowing these...

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