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scootz

posted on 16/3/10 at 12:49 PM Reply With Quote
Painting on Powdercoat

Good afternoon enlightened beings!

I've just sent off a set of Alley Cat wheels for refurbishment. I've decided to do them in white with a red centre.

They're currently being powdercoated white, then I will mask them up and hand-paint the centers.

Is there a 'way' to apply paint to a powdercoated finish, and if so, how is it done?

Also, what type of paint should be used? I was thinking of an enamel and then placing them in front of a heater till they dry.

Thanks in advance!





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hicost blade

posted on 16/3/10 at 01:18 PM Reply With Quote
Hello

You need to get a clean rag and wipe down the powder coat with cellulose thinners, this will soften it up and the paint will stick to it like the **** to a blanket

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skinned knuckles

posted on 16/3/10 at 01:47 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by hicost blade
Hello

You need to get a clean rag and wipe down the powder coat with cellulose thinners, this will soften it up and the paint will stick to it like the **** to a blanket


wipe down with thinners defo, but i would then take the time and effort to properly mask of the areas you want to keep white and give it a spray with an aerosol from halfrauds





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scootz

posted on 16/3/10 at 03:50 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers guys!

So aerosol rather than brush... and I take it that I allow the thinners to dry on the surface before painting???





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skinned knuckles

posted on 16/3/10 at 03:59 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by scootz
Cheers guys!

So aerosol rather than brush... and I take it that I allow the thinners to dry on the surface before painting???


thinners will dry pretty quick. by the time you have shaken your can, they'll be ready for paint





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scootz

posted on 16/3/10 at 04:10 PM Reply With Quote
Ta muchly!!!





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scootz

posted on 16/3/10 at 10:45 PM Reply With Quote
No painting for me!







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eddie99

posted on 16/3/10 at 10:55 PM Reply With Quote
Sorry to hear about your problem. Hope you get it sorted all ok!





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