Powder coating small items at home? Brake M/C?

[Rileys68Camaro]

I'm looking to powder coat a few items and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on equipment or products and how to's.

I'd like to p/c my master cylinder, just because, and a few other things.

Just to try something different, and I think maybe I can get better results with powder coating vs a rattle can paint job.

Thanks!

Well, not my master cylinder. I should have looked into it before posting this thread, didn't realize it would need a 400* oven cure.

[nekkidhillbilly]

well you can get an eastwood kit and an old oven and your good

[69TAPoser]

Just my opinion, but if you are just doing 1 car I have found it much easier and not too much more costly to just gather parts in bunches as you work your way through the project and bring them to someone. You should be able to find someone near you that can do them. Most places will give you a perfect result for not too much money.

Believe me, I am always looking for excuses to buy more tools, but when it came to the powdercoating systems (like eastwood's), the time, money, and process (baking) seemed to outweigh making the investment in the system vs. a local shop that is setup to do powdercoat and will work with you on small runs.

Phil

[backtobasics]

Use caution, especially in braking components, with seals. I would hate to have something fail, cause an accident, becuase it needed to look purty!

[Steve1968LS2]

As I understand it if you bake the parts yourself, at home, then keep in mind that toxic fumes are created and you should use an oven dedicated to this (don't use the same one you use for food).

I find it easier to just take it to a pro.. especially if you want a common color of if you have a bigger batch of parts to be done.

[Rileys68Camaro]

Although I had forgotten the baking aspect for some reason, I certainly wouldn't do it in my home oven.

Yep, the seals and stuff made me change my mind on doing the master cylinder. I'll stick with some Dupli-Color for that.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll remember to do a little more research before asking next time. :guilty:

Can't believe I forgot about the baking...:hand: