Unlike conventional paints, powder coat is applied as a very fine powder with a special low pressure gun that also electrostatically charges to powder as it exits the gun. The part to be coated is also charged with the opposite polarity, so the particles leaving the gun are attracted to the part. The part is then put into a heating chamber where it's heated to around 400 degrees. The resulting finish is very durable. Takes special equipment, but not out of the reach for hobbists, if you don't get too large on the parts. For a look at some affordable powdercoat equipment, check out http://www.eastwoodcompany.com. Frank At 01:18 PM 6/22/00 -0400, Éric Giroux wrote: >People keep mentionning this process when refinishing their wheels, propane >tank, bumpers, wiper arms... > >What does it mean? Is it more durable or just for looks? Can all the >automotive paint shops do it? > >Éric > |
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