Then another note if I do a part with a lot of sharpe edges I will spray edges then flow powder. Then coat as normal to prevent edge pull on parts.
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I read somewhere they call that framing, where you get almost a run type of look near edges on flat pieces. I’ve been lucky with that so far, but everything I powder coat is basically going to be flat with sharp edges. I just finished putting my logo on the oven, I only did it in green because it was a test piece. I need to dial back the blade pressure a bit.
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Lots of time it is hard to see. With a bright led flashlight looks like a sore thumb. A super bright flashlight is every coaters friend. I use them to look for light spots in the powder. Easier to fix before you cook.
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Got the goodies from Columbia today, 4 new one pound hoppers with latex lines. I did forget to order the mounting brackets though…luckily I have a Crossfire Pro and I can just make them. Painted a couple of pieces today for a friend, have a couple more to paint tomorrow. Also whoever suggested vinegar to remove mill scale, I’m putting it to the test tonight. I bought a 40 gallon tub and 12 gallons of vinegar, I have a piece soaking in there right now. I’ll post pics tomorrow how it turns out. Hopefully it works good, I have Federal Camo Green in the gun right now and this piece is getting that color tomorrow with any luck.
This was a test of doing single line cuts in a piece, mixed results. My buddy asked me to design a '55 Ford F100 for him and this is what I put together.
He also wanted the Punisher Skull in this green…Again original work credit goes to Todd Kelch, I only made minor adjustments to it.
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I use kiddy pools to soak it cheap. I actually making a few pieces that are 43 by 33. Takes about six gallons to cover 3 pieces that size. I sore used vinegar in 5 gallon buckets with lids.
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Wow great minds think alike.
This is the one I use, this crab sandbox.
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Oh be sure to plug holes on cans so they won’t draw moisture.
I just started doing a 15mins soak/rinse with one cup baking soda to gallon water.
Then blow dry afterwards. This keeps parts from flash rusting. I had some parts I did that sat for 2 weeks afterwards and still had not started rusting. I do this every time now.
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Here is the finished result, let it soak for 3 hours then wiped it all down with a paper towel while it was submerged in the vinegar.
It got easily 99% of it off.
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Tin, you are reliving your youth, the sand box that you wish you had as a young lad.Hahaha
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Yes now that I’m older I can afford to buy it. Midlife crisis purchase.
My kids know it’s the forbidden sandbox.
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Thanks @Knick been looking for a way to mitigate the flash rust post vinegar soak. I am going to give this a try.
I have a “bath” I made out of some scrap 2x4 and plywood. I have a 1-1/2 inch gap between plywood halves to create a low spot for the drain. I line it with 7 mill plastic and use one of the original water table drains at the center. It’s just cobbled together with a couple of wood screws, it’s not nearly as pretty as the crab sandbox but it works.
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I believe he is incapable of not answering a cry for help. He’s like the Mighty Mouse of Plasma.
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I was surprised at how well it worked you wont be sorry. I do it on everything now no matter how soon I am going to finish it.
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@Knick on the soak with 1 cup baking soda per gallon of water do you have any residue afterwards from the baking soda?
I used to take scotch brite after the vinegar, but now after vinegar I go right to baking soda mix after 10-15 mins I rinse and scotch brite . You could try it different ways that just how I do it. I dont see any residue afterwards.
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I scrubbed it in the vinegar bath after 3 hour soak, just left it submerged and wiped it. It can still be wiped clean of mill scale after the rinse?
Mine can, but I soak for 24hrs but I use my vinegar over and over just add fresh to it every so often.
Mine foams up like it’s alive but it still works.