mr henderson
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Best way to remove powder coat?
I need to reweld an item that has been powder coated. Unfortunately it will be at least partly visible, so a neat appearance after the work is done
would be good.
Any suggestions? Especially any that don't involve heavy expenditure of cash or time?
John
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stevebubs
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 07:27 PM |
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Plasticote paint looks very similar to powdercoat...
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stevebubs
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 07:28 PM |
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Second question - how big is the item in question? If it's only small you may find a local powdercoater who will slip it in with a bigger batch
for a nominal charge...
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Hellfire
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 07:31 PM |
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We recently removed the powder coat on lower rear wishbones using a flap disc in the angry grinder. Worked a treat.
Phil
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Dave J
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 07:46 PM |
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Flap abrasive disc to remove powdercoat, then fine wet and dry to feather down the remaining powdercoat edges. Recoat using a black enamel paint.
Spray or brush, either goes on to a very smooth finish (probably a better finish than the exisiting powdercoat!)
Cheers
Dave
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Phil.J
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 09:10 PM |
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Nitromors paint stripper will disolve powder coating.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 09:11 PM |
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I used a wire brush in my angry grinder - not many coatings can withstand that sort of attack!
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BenB
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 09:38 PM |
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Powder coat is relatively removable with an angle grinder. A flap disc would leave a smooth finish but for welding I'd just use a grinding
disc.
I'd second a vote for Plasticote satin black. Looks just like the Powder coat on my STM chassis and roll bar (though I can confirm that
it's not!!!!)....
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Maradona
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| posted on 21/8/08 at 04:39 AM |
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for me flap abrasive disc, and to paint, maybe epoxy paint from PPG will be nice
[Edited on 21/8/08 by Maradona]
Diego,
The locost builder from Argentina
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 21/8/08 at 06:06 PM |
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Paint stripper followed by wire brush in angry grinder
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Jason Fletcher
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 07:50 PM |
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a blow lamp to soften it up followed by a wire brush will take it off.
If its a small item then I could powdercoat it for you for the cost of postage or you could used Hamerite's satin black which an exact match to
the normal satin black powdercoat.
Jason
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