Post Powder coating and media blasting questions here

[Martian]

HAI, Feel free to post questions guys, and I'll be happy to answer.
Josh

I'll begin accepting work on Monday Feb 25th. Thanks for your patience.

[M@]

I'm going to make you a logo and you're going to like it. The end.

[Pang]

Are you taking in any wheels yet?

[BlueFang08]

Are you taking in any wheels yet?

Word!

[mirror]

can you do bumpers? like from my 90 4Runner.

[lagunabluek]

I have some wheels and a valve cover just waiting for you!

[HONDA GHANDI]

Oh snap. Looks like the phone is ringing off the hook already.

[Martian]

Almost guys, just waiting on insurance. Once that is in place the doors will be open.

Here's some info on my powder coating capabilites.
It must be metal
It must fit in my oven 4x3x3ft.
if it has plastic or rubber in or on it , I will have to remove the plastic/rubber.

for media blasting.
The cabinet is about 2x2x3ft, but items have to be small enough to not only fit in the cabinet, but allow me to move the piece around.

I am also announcing a contest in another thread (M@ you might want to read it). Anyhow guys please hang tight a little longer, I'm almost ready to open the doors.

[Martian]

Thanks for everyones patience, I will start accepting work on monday the 25th.

[HONDA GHANDI]

I have a valve cover or two for you to practice on if you need any practice. If not I need them coated anyway.

[Kwando]

if you need something to practice on, you can use those side vents that i PM'ed you about.

[Conrad]

I have a valve cover already blasted that you can practice on also... need to get that header soon too.

Let me know if you need any help or what not.

[Bedlam]

How are you getting the coating to stick to the part before you bake it? In most powdercoating operations I was under the impression that they put a charge on the part and then dusted it with a negative charge powder which caused the nice/even coat which was then baked.

Some of the samples Mark did looked like maybe the coating was applied with a sprayer somehow? Educate us!

[Martian]

How are you getting the coating to stick to the part before you bake it? In most powdercoating operations I was under the impression that they put a charge on the part and then dusted it with a negative charge powder which caused the nice/even coat which was then baked.

Some of the samples Mark did looked like maybe the coating was applied with a sprayer somehow? Educate us!You're close with your understanding.
Low pressure air forces powder through the gun. The gun gives the powder a positive charge, and its sprayed on a grounded part. Then the part is baked.

[justin]

Hey man, how do I get a price quote? I need a valve cover coated! What colors are available? Looking for a smoke grey/gunmetal type color, thanks :)

Justin

EDIT: oh snap, helps if I read the "pricing" thread! hah

[Martian]

lol its all in the good buddy. Bring it on down and I'll gitrdun.

[justin]

lol its all in the good buddy. Bring it on down and I'll gitrdun.

Cool, I'll try to get in there Monday or Tuesday morning. I gotta go down and pickup my block and head from the shop so I'll stop by after I do that.

Justin

[superplayer11]

how about konig hotswaps can u do them. I just need them black cuz the black that i already on them is crap

[Martian]

What type of finish do they currently have, paint or PC? Have they ever been stripped before?

[superplayer11]

they have a glossy black finish, i dont know if they are powder coated, they seem like they were painted pretty shitty, and no they have never been stripped

[Martian]

email me some pics please. Try and make them as detail showing as possible.

[phantomb17]

Get back to me on the wheels I PM'd you about, if you get a chance man. Thanks :drink:

[justin]

Josh, I'll be coming by the shop tomorrow I think in the morning or so. I'll drop off my valve cover then if you're going to be around.

Justin

[Martian]

I'll be down at the shop around 11 today. I have to pick up some supplies this morning. Thanks for your business guys.

[twistedimage]

mark was gonna do my subframe and control arms. but now you own this. so how much for my complete sub frame including control arms and sway bar. I will also want to do my rear trailing arms all in gold. this is off a 92 rhd civic

please dont ask me to bring it down as i live in wyoming. and just need to get it done.

[Martian]

you have PM

[erick garcia]

For valve covers can you do the wrinkle finish?? Like oem looking?? Thanks lmk if you can and price

[justin]

Got my valve cover back, looks great! The pictures don't do it justice, came out really smooth and shiny, very nice!

http://repo.jackmoves.com/d/42844-4/DSC01756.JPG

I'll be bringing my intercooler piping your way for the same coating once I get it. And of course my turbo pieces for the ceramic coating.

Justin

[BlueFang08]

Got my valve cover back, looks great! The pictures don't do it justice, came out really smooth and shiny, very nice!

http://repo.jackmoves.com/d/42844-4/DSC01756.JPG

I'll be bringing my intercooler piping your way for the same coating once I get it. And of course my turbo pieces for the ceramic coating.

Justin


Wow that looks really nice! Maybe should start a "Testimonial" thread.

[Martian]

For valve covers can you do the wrinkle finish?? Like oem looking?? Thanks lmk if you can and price
Erick, they make a coating that orange peels but thats all I can find. I do not carry it yet though.


Justin glad you like it and thanks for your business.

[erick garcia]

oh ok sounds good thanks when you get the material lmk so i can take you my valvecover thanks!

[lagunabluek]

What would be an estimated turn around time on four brake calipers?(stock honda ones)

[2genCRX]

can you coat my bike frame? its a 25" road bike. i would like baby blue.

[Martian]

What would be an estimated turn around time on four brake calipers?(stock honda ones)
I should be able to hammer those out in a day.

2Gen Ben, what is the overall length of the frame?

[2genCRX]

I should be able to hammer those out in a day.

2Gen Ben, what is the overall length of the frame?

well, if i take the forks off it it would probably be around 3 1/2 foot long maybe 3 ft tall, with a 1 1/2 inch down tube. ill measure for sure tomorrow.

i would also like the wheels coated black.

[Martian]

well, if i take the forks off it it would probably be around 3 1/2 foot long maybe 3 ft tall, with a 1 1/2 inch down tube. ill measure for sure tomorrow.

i would also like the wheels coated black.
Ben, I think it should fit in the oven. Any chance you could bring it by and see if it does for sure?

[Slava]

How much would it cost to sand blast and powder coat four 14" wheels in purple. I'm looking for purple that looks like ZEX nos kit (the way their bottles look)

[2genCRX]

Ben, I think it should fit in the oven. Any chance you could bring it by and see if it does for sure?

probably here if a few weeks, im going to get it all put together and ride it for awhile. then it may need a new look :P

[vince]

Hey Josh,
I saw that A1 charges 90/hour to strip aftermarket rims. Any idea on how long it would take for them to strip a set of 17's. Also what particle size do you use when powder coating rims? I know it depends on the finish. I want the normal smooth finish.

thanks

[Martian]

Particle size varries from color to color. I'm looking into another shop for stripping aftermarket wheels. A-1 is expensive and spent 8 hours on the last wheels I took them.

[riceburner700]

need a quot eon powder coating a d16 intake manfold and charge pipes for a civic in gloss black! plz

[Martian]

how many charge pipes? got some pics of them?

[riceburner700]

i currently don't. Its probably the typical honda routed charged pipes with 2.5in Its for a customer. Probably got 5 pipes

[Martian]

you have PM

[inteGSRyder]

How much to powdercoat a set of passenger footpegs, from a motorcycle, low-gloss black?

[fusionsport]

Particle size varries from color to color. I'm looking into another shop for stripping aftermarket wheels. A-1 is expensive and spent 8 hours on the last wheels I took them.

Check out Blast-tech (maybe tek?) in Englewood, should be very competetively priced.

[Martian]

thanks for the info

[lagunabluek]

Hey josh, my dad has some stuff for his harley he needs done. There are three pieces sizes are 6x18, 6x6, and 6x10. two of them are chrome and one is aluminum. So there isnt a whole lot of prep time on it. He wants to do them the high gloss black. Do you think I could get a rough estimate that I could give him?
Thanks

[Martian]

Without seeing what we're talking about I'd say roughly 80$

[lagunabluek]

ok. they are just the pieces on the sides of the engine on a sportser. not real conplex pieces to do anything to

[RiceNmotioN]

i sent u an Email

[Martian]

I havn't gotten anything in my email box, can you resend or cut and paste into a pm?

[twistedimage]

hey did you get the stuff i dropped off? just checking.

[Martian]

I did, its all blasted and I should be able to get them coated by friday.

[way2slow]

I have a set of GSR fat 5's that I want to do time attack style, you know satin black with a red lip. You think you could give me a rough estimate?

[Martian]

I am not currently skilled enough to do 2 tone PC's and have them look good. My 1 color price is 50$+/- on those though.

[way2slow]

Thanks is that with the sand blasting or not, if not how much more?

[Martian]

Yes blasting is included

[way2slow]

Thanks!

[twistedimage]

i have 2 sets of wheels i will probally bring down next time. and pick that other stuff up thanks man.

[way2slow]

About how long does it take to get a set of wheels coated?

[Martian]

I like to have wheels for about 2 weeks so I can make sure they look good.

[way2slow]

Thanks, I live in the springs so I was trying to figger out when I could get up there.

[hatrack]

Josh, I droped off a edelbrock IM and some front forks to be coated in low gloss black and as soon as I get the fr. lca's off I will bring them in along w/ valve cover to be done also. Mark

[Martian]

Right on Mark, I'll get you taken care of.