i wasn't offended and you shouldn't be either, at the bottom of my post is says.......BTW, dont take this seriously man, just having a little fun picking on nonfreshmen...

 

Lets break bread together and have peace like I slightly remember in the late 60's when we were having race riots and Nixon was president and the Japanese Honda Mini Trail 50 I had in my parents garage was better than my fathers Oldsmobile.
Did I say that right or was I dreaming I just got powder coated? I think powder when used correctly is just dandy on an exhaust heat guard.
I would like to know how its done on the Raptor which is all ready done for you. I mean is it spray painted or powder coated on the Raptor exhaust shield?
Chet

 

Hey jeffman, I don't know what these guys deal is, maybe your right and they're just kids, I'll try to be a little more help for ya.

I don't know the exact science of powder coating but here's what I do know. It is when a material is heated, electrically charged (something about protons and neutrons) and the powder coat paint finish is applied, kind of wrapping itself around the object because of the charge giving it a tough and even finish.

Keep your money and take it to a shop. They shouldn't charge you more than $20-$40 for that little piece, if it's more than that then I would go somewhere else because they're ripping you off. It is possible to do yourself relativly cheep but unless you plan to do a whole lot of powder coating I would just take it to a shop.

 

When powdercoating you should start with a sandblasted piece. A wire is clipped to the piece and the other to the gun. The gun sprays out the dry powder with low air pressure and the powder clings to the part because it has an opposite charge. The part is then placed in an oven or large booth and heated for about an hour at roughly 400 degrees F.
Powdercoating is expensive but it holds up better than any paint!
ERIC

 

It is not all that expencive to get into check out---www.eastwoodcompany.com search hotcoat.

If you plan on doing a lot of it it might not be that bad to buy. I have the entire set up and it is the best investmnet I have mad it has paid for itself with powder coating others stuff and it is very durable. You cook the part for about 20 minutes total. whenever the powder turns luquid form you cook it for another 15 mins then pull out and let cool.

 

Yea but not many people have a spare oven laying around. Or do you use the heater type?
ERIC

 

<< Hey jeffman, I don't know what these guys deal is, maybe your right and they're just kids, I'll try to be a little more help for ya.

I don't know the exact science of powder coating but here's what I do know. It is when a material is heated, electrically charged (something about protons and neutrons) and the powder coat paint finish is applied, kind of wrapping itself around the object because of the charge giving it a tough and even finish.

Keep your money and take it to a shop. They shouldn't charge you more than $20-$40 for that little piece, if it's more than that then I would go somewhere else because they're ripping you off. It is possible to do yourself relativly cheep but unless you plan to do a whole lot of powder coating I would just take it to a shop. >>



Thanks man! I appreciate your kindness. You said shop, you mean like a dealership???

Killer, I was replying to your last reply, &quot;You say $hit to me, so I say $hit back&quot; quote you said. You sounded serious, so I took it serious, sorry man!

Also, powder coating sounds kinda expensive, would any of you reccomend using regular metal spray paint on parts like, motor mounts, chain guards, exhaust heat guards, etc.??? Thanks!!

 

Support your local Auto Body shop! Don't use &quot;spray paint&quot;. On your quad, that will just make it look like crap. Go to a local auto body repair shop and ask them if they can paint the parts you want for you. Cheaper and easier, but less durable.

 

<< Support your local Auto Body shop! Don't use &quot;spray paint&quot;. On your quad, that will just make it look like crap. Go to a local auto body repair shop and ask them if they can paint the parts you want for you. Cheaper and easier, but less durable. >>



Spray paint or any other regular paint for that matter does not look as good and will not hold up as well. You should have a shop in your area that specailizes in powder coating. I would think they would be cheaper than taking it to a body shop.

 

Jeffman, hello from a fellow Carolinian, just the one down south however. The powder coat shop I use has coated parts for me bigger than an exhaust shield for 10 bucks. Well worth the money. You can go in a shop and pick out the yellow or whatever you want from their sample colors. If you use a standard color that the shop has the price is good, non standard colors raise the price way up. I dont know about the Shelby area but there are shops in Charlotte and Rock Hill,sc that powdercoat. Airborne Coatings is in Charlotte and Carolinas Custom Clad is in Rock Hill. Airborne does aluminun-ceramic coating also. This will stand much higher temps than powder coating. It is only available in a poloshed aluminum look unless you pay the big bucks for a color. It cost about the same as powdercoating. I had my headpipe and megaphone both done for 35 bucks. Powdercoating should be ok for the heat shield but it would burn off if the shield got bent against the exhaust pipe. airborne ill blast and clean the part for you but some shops like Carolinas Custom Clad require you to bring in a stripped part. You can blast it or strip it with paint remover and a wire brush.

Unless you plan to coat a lot of parts, and that does not seem to be your intent, then I would not buy any equipment. Like I said you can get the shield done for about 10 bucks.

You can see some of the powder coating I had done for my project mojave at http://www.picturetrail.com/mojaveaddict The frame and the custom a arms and swing arm I built were all powdercoated here in rock hill.