DIY Powder Coating Kits - Good idea?

[gav240z]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking to powder coat some parts and saw a couple of videos on Youtube where people were using home kits to do it. I'm pretty sure I could find an old toaster oven lying around that someone doesn't want. However I'm wondering what people's opinions / experiences are with powder coating at home?

 

i.e: here is a kit

http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-elite-powder-coat-kit.html

 

 

Right now I'm looking to do it for some relatively small parts like Brake Calipers and Door Handles, not wheels or suspension components.

[handsandwhich]

Personally I can't see the value in it. You are obviously limited to doing items that would fit in your oven and then there's the mess and fuss of keeping all the different components on hand.

 

I can see the novelty of having your own setup on hand wearing out pretty quickly.

 

Getting stuff powdercoated by the "professionals" is pretty cheap these days if you are willing to wait for your items to be batched in with some other people parts of the same colour.

[Paulo]

I would have to agree that the "do it at home" process would not be really worth the effort. I used to get sheet metal/posts  for sign work done. Any powder coat company can also do rocker covers (black in the case of my L18's) and you might consider other items for your pride and joy, eg brackets, metal fuel lines in the engine compartment etc. I was being charged less than the cost of a spray can for most items.

 

Colours are usually restricted to the "Colour Bond" range for general roofing and fences.

 

 

[benny]

i say go for it... super handy to have it right there!!

[gav240z]

Hmmm I got quoted €227 euro to get 4 brake calipers powder coated... Seems like it might be a high price considering the fact 2 of you don't think it's worthwhile to DIY.

[sco_aus]

Maybe its less popular in UK/EU, hence the higher cost?

[chris240]

in the uk, yes maybe , perhaps....where spoilt here,  I know that 10 mins up the road from me are some of the best powdercoating and ceramic coating places in Oz, you wouldnt even consider DIY here in Oz.

[gav240z]

in the uk, yes maybe , perhaps....where spoilt here,  I know that 10 mins up the road from me are some of the best powdercoating and ceramic coating places in Oz, you wouldnt even consider DIY here in Oz.

 

Hmm I'd say in the UK powder coating would be cheap certainly have a popular car modifying scene there. Problem might be I went to a place that specialise in automotive parts (saw them at a car show) and got charged automotive prices. An all round place that does fences and other stuff might be cheaper. Will do some looking around. No point paying rip off prices.

[handsandwhich]

Also depends what you were quoted on. For that price, I'd want them to disassemble/sandblast/powder and reassemble them.

[Enzo]

Hi Gav,

        $20 for a can of high temp caliper paint at the auto shop. Colour of your choice and quick and simple, unless you specifically want powdercoating.

My 2 cents.

Regards

David.

[gav240z]

Hi Gav,

        $20 for a can of high temp caliper paint at the auto shop. Colour of your choice and quick and simple, unless you specifically want powdercoating.

My 2 cents.

Regards

David.

 

Yeah I bought some Hammerite paint, but someone previous to me already tried painting the calipers and they have obviously faded over time so they are now a nice hot pink.

 

 

The reason for wanting powder coating is that it's more durable and has that high gloss look.

 

For example:

 

Will definitely shop around anyway, going to try and get a spare set of calipers to rebuild / powdercoat while mine are on the car.

[Enzo]

Hi Gav,

        Sweet ride. I always liked this model.

Don't run over any leprechauns. I hear they are a pain to get out of the grille.

David.

[chris240]

yep, agree with David, sweet ride .

Is she a right-hand -drive ? also, whats the freight charge on a shipping container  ;)

[gav240z]

yep, agree with David, sweet ride .

Is she a right-hand -drive ? also, whats the freight charge on a shipping container  ;)

 

Yeah it's got the steering wheel on the correct side. UK / Ireland drive on the same side as the Aussie's . The plan is to bring it back to Australia and I got some freight quotes around £1,500. I got her for the equivalent of $6000 AU. There so damn cheap over here I was laughing all the way back from Cork to Dublin - couldn't believe I had 1.