DIY Powder Coating - How to - Eastwood Co. Kit Try Out

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[@garymucher9590]

I use the exact same Eastwood system and powders. One thing you need to understand is having the powder coat turn from flat to gloss is only the first part of the curing process. Once it turns glossy, you then need to bake it for about 20 minutes to cure the finish. It makes it harder and more scratch resistant that way. You can make a cheap oven with an old metal coat cabinet and a couple oven heating elements and the thermostat controlling system as well. Then you will have the ability to do most any size vehicle part to include bumpers as well, depending the size cabinet you get. Thumbs Up!

[@ariyanadumon4549]

Dude, that's a bangin idea!

[@mattchumoore4214]

He baked it on with the light, right?

[@2gnospam]

@@mattchumoore4214 I would call it radiant heat.

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[@superdavesheets8928]

Nice info. Been powder coating for about 6 yrs. Blasting makes a big difference on finished product for sure. To get rid of the lint/fuzz you mentioned you can take a propane torch to your piece as a final prep before coating to eliminate that. Not a lot of heat, just enough to burn off any little or fuzz left by your rag etc.. You did a great video! Would be a great shop teacher !

[@RedlineStands]

Great idea!

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[@brucecook]

Love how honest and genuine you are. Good video!

[@onepocket7101]

I new nothing about powder coating until watching your video. Great eye opener and myth buster. You made it look simple, thanks.

[@davenixon1920]

Great review of the Eastwood product and a “how to” powdercoat, all in one video. And from a total newbie perspective instead of a pro. Well done!

[@iPrint3D]

For how new you were to the process, you did lots of "extra steps" and solved a lot of questions. Excellent. Subscribed!

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[@ronwiepz4752]

Your common sense approach was welcomed. I liked the down to earth communication. Keep up the good work. I will be purchasing that eastwood kit today. Thanks

[@ronniepate4315]

I love the powdercoat finish , but was afraid it was out of my ball park . Maybe now not so much . Thanks for the info .

[@jhorge62]

You've changed my life Sir! I will be powder coating everything from this time forward, mower decks, wheels, Lowers, tools, you name it, it will be coated. Thanks for the vid - Been contemplating your exact project for years now. Much appreciated - Thanks!

[@siliquaesid703]

Just don't powder coat the wife, trust me they don't like it.

[@freedomfurther959]

EXCELLENT job from a senior powder coater. ONE TIP keeping filters 100% moisture free. Everytime you get a SILICA packet in a box from something you buy throw it in that bag. The used packets should last you years to come, free, works better than rice and keeps the mice away!

[@EdgeofEternityBillCameron]

I have the same Eastwood setup that you have and I’m also looking at infrared lights so I can power coat a frame I’m building. Your video was really helpful. The foil was a great idea and the long part gives me confidence my approach on my frame should work fine. Thank you.

[@ksand6718]

Where you able to get it done? If so, what was the amount you spent for everything?

[@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924]

infra redlights are not that good, they are designed to be used on people not metal, get the ones that they use in kitchens to heat food from above when yourina Q waiting to be served or build an oven from a metal cabinet and get some heating elements in it......that is if you need a large oven.

[@baltsosser]

I had no idea just good infared heat could cure it. Makes doing a go kart frame once assembled more of a possibility. Thanks for the vid and the very helpful commentary feedback.

[@rayanderson8237]

Just bought the Eastwood gun while watching your video. I work at a hot rod shop and our normal powder coating guy is 8 weeks out. About to try and do our small parts in house. Thanks for the great video!!

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[@joejennings128]

Been wanting to try this myself and after watching your video i'm ready. like the different ways you tried. Helps a lot to learn from someone that is trying it for the first time. The professionals make it look so easy until you try it yourself. Thanks again for a great video.

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[@robertbragg9364]

I think you did good trying several different methods. I think anyone trying this at home could benefit from this video. Thanks for taking the time to make it, I appreciate it either way.

[@davidfrank2824]

I absolutely loved your idea with using the heating lamps to bake on your finish. I always wanted to try this but like you said in the beginning if you buy an old oven you still only have a way to only coat small parts. I want the ability to do larger things and this looks like a great way of doing it.

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[@SailfishYT]

Fascinating DIY tutorial. Ian is to be commended for expanding the tests to include different part preparation variations along with pointing out areas of caution like the power receptacle coupling over-heating.

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[@rayballinger1848]

I really appreciate a generous teacher. Thanks a lot.

[@1414141x]

Great video and very interesting that you got successful results from grilling rather than baking ! The aluminum foil reflector was a great idea and certainly helped the part get warmed up at the back as well as the front. Shows that radiant heat can be effectively targeted. Like the fact that you went at it from different perspectives and tried different techniques - it's the best way to learn.

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[@christianhiguchi8666]

Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic! Information, trial everything was time worth spent watching. I’ve not commented on one video before but I wanted to let you know, well done! Saved me tons of time watching/reading on, “how to” powder coat myself. Very well done and I do appreciate all of your effort. Thank you

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[@LilDirt12]

You answered so many of my questions. Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make and share with us. Take care.

[@wallyrossow3141]

Get a few old aluminum serving trays fashion then into a makeshift box and rig it over the part while you’re baking it. It seems that a lot of the heat necessary to bond the powder coat is escaping to your ceiling. Make a five sided aluminum box, put your piece in it and set the heater in front of the open (6th) side. 😎

[@johnsmith7709]

You're wrong. Infrared is radiant heat and does not rise as convection heat does. There are different kinds of heat. They are Convection (currents of heat that rise, Conduction (travels through or down an object), Radient (radiates from the source to heat the object). They all work in entirely different ways.

[@pyrodoll2422]

@@johnsmith7709 Hitting the wall behind then. Still wasted I think was the point.

[@scottrobinson1564]

I've been powder coating for 29 years, I wouldn't wipe the product after blasting just use the air gun to remove dust, also you need zinc prime powder first to stop rust, powder coat is porous and will let water through and start rusting, only indoor pieces I don't prime, liked the video!

[@MrTreetopflyer2]

Great video! I remember when I went through the same process years ago... I just bought an new Redline rotisserie from you last week and prior to, became a subscriber. Love your videos! Just a tip I use, try using a handheld propane torch to quickly go over your part to remove the lint... You'll it all light up as you do this knowing you got it all! Works great! A shout out to Josh and Nathan for their help in getting the rotisserie to me so quickly! Great company to do business with!

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[@3amcookcom]

Nice video. Had no idea that a heat lamp could work. Probably could use multiple lamps then with great success on larger parts and/or have lamps that face each other to ditch the aluminum foil and have more consistent heating.

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[@alk3myst]

Excellent first advice, you put the clip on the hanging wire. So many think they have to put it on the part.

[@oldmountainmarineandmetals9736]

I think that you did a fine job, I bought one from Harbor Freight and have been curing the parts by hanging them over my wood stove with no problems

[@powercircuitman]

I saw a welder in your shop. You may be able flow power current thru your long metal sections to heat and ref low the powder. So the power dissipated on the metal section is current squared times the resistance. Nice information. Thank for sharing.

[@Mr_PNW]

I have been wanting to powder coat for years! When restoring a couple cars I painted the small parts with high temp engine or grill paint, both a strong enamel. Then I’d bake them in and old oven at 350 for a hour. When cooled the paint was as strong as any appliances’ My current project is to restore my 2005 Weber Genesis Gold B grill. I’ve bought all the parts that are available but powder coating would be perfect for thr frame. Thank you so much for this video!.

[@bobeaseshop9389]

I am impressed by you goin' in on this. Nice work. I got a stacked double oven years ago and cut the middle out for long parts. I have been wondering about the lamps but haven't popped on that. I have a video on power coating a chrome ring on a barber chair with a quality heat gun and that works. I will say the clear coat really helps. I don't hit too many big parts but my oven seems to work fine. I can do valve covers on straight 6 motor and such. I must say that I've been powder coating for years and you going in the way you did teach me a few good tricks. The foil was a super great idea. Bobby

[@walterthomson9924]

excellent comparison on all the variables and what each affects or doesn't. Just bought a kit and getting ready to try my first coating!!!!

[@karsonjones2878]

What are you using to cure it

[@iangarcia2304]

as a powder coater for over 5 years i gotta say not bad

[@mikecaine3643]

I've always wondered if it would be possible to powder coat at home - you answered that for me - Well done and Thank You !

[@tomcross6567]

Excellent idea using the infra red lamps. 👍😁

[@paulsaunders3700]

Brilliant video I’ve never watched any powder coating films so this encourages me to have ago at home results look great ideal as you say for small parts that you can take a chance with thanks for that 👍

[@Galatiotis]

Your honest disclaimer is remarkable

[@RedlineStands]

LOL. Tony, I hope that's a good thing. Sometimes the truth ain't as pretty as you're hoping.

[@versus023]

Makes me want to buy one and start doing projects! Great vid. You made it looks so simple even tho it was your first time! Good job!

[@davidcrowder1693]

Great video and shop as well!! If you were to do something like valve cover or anything that has constant contact with oil, the second baking and cleaning would be very important. I do a lot of valve covers that are aluminum and that second baking brings what they refer to as “ out gasing” up, which is tiny deposits of oil. If you get lucky, when you spray and bake it’ll come out fine, but if the part “out gases” while baking the part will look like it has fish eyes in it. Just information from an experienced powder coater I thought you and others would find helpful. Again, great video and shop!!

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[@tonycabero]

Great video with a good approach to testing the various methods of powder coating and curing the parts!

[@NativeSon60]

Great video. I like the Crimson Tide cornhole game against the shop wall. Roll Tide bro!

[@StuffIDo4Fun]

I loved the vid and the info you gave. You also gave me an idea with the infrared light, build a box for the parts and stick the light in front facing the parts it should keep the heat in.

[@RedlineStands]

Thanks! It only took all damn day Saturday to shoot and Sunday to produce. Folks really don't realize how much work it is to make these

[@Sny734]

@@RedlineStands Try making a birthday card from scratch. Back in the 80s I had Print master Gold top of the line. Every time I made a card it was 1 to 2 hrs. In the beginning it was 3 to 4 but you get faster as you go. I think most people get some satisfaction from their efforts.

[@robert4005]

Thanks for posting this I didn’t realize how simple it really is and am wondering now why I wasn’t already doing it.

[@michaellansley4304]

I am thinking of trying this power coating my self and I found your video very interesting and thanks for information.

[@mikeanderson1139]

great approach to diversified testing.....i'm ready to try it.

[@BigG616sts]

I wasn't expecting that to work but somehow it did, looks great buddy

[@graememcginn6428]

Hi there. Try putting a heater on both sides it will bake better and for the longer parts if you could move them through like a conveyor you would eliminate the join mark. Cheers from New Zealand

[@johnkelley6530]

Very well done video. I just ordered the same Sand Blasting Kit, and now feel I’ll be better prepared to use it...

[@jeffcampbell4484]

Good and informative. I have some deck railing that’s 2 inch square by 40 so the two part bake is good to know it works. Good idea with the infrared light, think I will build an aluminum box to get the temps consistent. Thanks again good video

[@michaeloverwise6305]

Just a heads up. I worked at a metal factory for awhile as a powder coater. I have to say myself, it looks like you did a fantastic job.

[@michaeloverwise6305]

Watch out for parts being undercured, not being heated enough or temperature not being high enough, or parts being burnt, which is the opposite. Thicker parts will need more heat, but if it's to much, it will burn and then you will need to recoat it, which would be best to blast it back to bare metal beforehand

[@MegaJugMan]

On cleaning parts: I’m sure this has been said said before, but soak parts in fresh acetone, bake part @ 175° for 15-30 minutes check for oils to rise out of material. Repeat until no trace if oils remains, THEN MEDIA BLAST. YOU DO NOT WANT TO SANDBLAST PARTS THAT MAY HAVE STILL HAVE OILS AND THEN DRIVE THAT OIL DEEPER INTO THE PART BY BLASTING.

[@Troche571]

Love this video, for months I have been looking at Eastwoods products for my CJ5 and Ram. Now I'm going to pick up a used oven to bake it in the garage.

[@RedlineStands]

I appreciate that. I was in dismay when I made the video live, it did a couple hundred views, and then stopped getting views dead in its track. I was like, "This video is great content. WTH happened?"

[@rayclaflin82]

Really good job showing the process I've been thinking for a while myself I'm getting a cat to play around with a little bit after watching your video I'm definitely gonna do it doesn't look very complicated and the parts came out really nice Thanks

[@komododragon4242]

First video I watched after deciding to get a powder coating rig. Thanks man.

[@robertremalia4669]

Very helpful Answered a lot of questions I had about powder coating I was planning on making an oven big enough to do like a motorcycle frame but your light actually worked

[@freedom1439]

Thanks for your post…..it was very good for someone like me. Thinking of purchasing a system.

[@missilereplicas]

Great video! You did all the trial and error for me...thank you! I was considering the same setup to powder coat but wasn't sure if it would work well.

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[@tomayrscotland6890]

well done it does look easy I will have a go at it. and you got a fair finish too...

[@charlesdonaldson2554]

Looking to get into powder coating some parts. You help me make my mind up. Thanks for the info. Good luck on the build..

[@nickbugliarello1487]

Great video. There is a test that may be interesting where you scribe a grid of a set size onto the part to test for paint adherence that John Deere uses. It sees if the little grid squares pop off or not. It would really tell you if the different surface preps make a difference.

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[@michaellitzkow8123]

Thank you for taking the time to video your experience. I find it really helpful to see what can be done in less than optimal conditions. I wonder if you can comment on how much mess you had to clean up after spraying out in the open like you did? I would like to try some small powder coating in my basement shop, so it would be good to get an idea of what to expect if I try that.

[@RedlineStands]

The mess for me was no big deal at all. It's no difference than fine dust on the floor. I just opened the garage door and used a leaf blower to blow it out. In a basement I'd probably just sweep it into a pile. Be sure to wear a respirator while cleaning it up.

[@josephabruscati8045]

Great idea. You answer a lot of my questions. I only wish you explained the compressor setup and the power supply setup. I would have created an 18 gauge steel backing rather than aluminum foil.

[@jacobyjackson3530]

I bought an oven off of OfferUp for $90 to heat my parts up. My shop has an additional 220 plug....worked like a charm!,

[@outdoorzone]

If you hit the part real quick with a propane or map torch after you wipe it down it will burn off any lint! Works great! Always prep the metal just as you would if you were gonna paint it! Sandblasting with fine media is best! But sanding by hand works for most stuff!

[@nigelmunson6312]

Well presented and informative. I’m into model engineering and may try this myself 👍👍

[@garyb8827]

It looks as though you done an alright job. The only problem that you are going to have is you need to actually get the substrate metal at or above 350 degrees for the powder to work as it is supposed too. The powder will begin to sheen at a lower temperature but does not adhere properly to the substrate metal until it reaches at least 350 degrees. Some powders require a lesser temp of around 320 degrees but most work at 350 and above with a cure time of around 15 to 25 minutes in most cases for it to properly adhere and get a stronger finish.

[@maxwonttakethetrain142]

good videos man...great expression and detailed to the fine points...cool how you do point out ur mistakes and help us not make those as well...thx for taking the time!

[@jontaylor723]

Very non biased review. Thank you!

[@philliptaylor4041]

You can build your own oven. I built one 7x3x3 to do rear ends,headers, motors, intakes. Use old stove oven burners and thermostat from oven. Build it out of plywood and go to boiler or chimney store and buy fire proof insulation to put inside. Man it works better than the 3 thousands dollar oven I bought to do stuff with

[@RedlineStands]

That's an interesting idea. I think the next time I do it I'm going to try some insulation board to reduce my heat loss from my heat lamps.

[@paradise5793]

Great video buddy. 👍Thank you for teaching me something today about powder coating. I had NO clue how easy parts can be coated. I have lots of projects in the shop now i ’m going to try doing this on. Have a great 2021. 😀

[@jeffdstahley]

Great video thanks for the good information, you make it look easy, I thought it was a lot more complicated

[@Goofballstuff]

I just bought this same kit! Thanks for the educations! Became a subscriber as well.

[@RedlineStands]

Thanks Paul. Always glad to have new folks following my shenanigans.

[@ImpalaSSRulz21]

That aluminum foil trick is awesome. Great job

[@jeorgelowpez2069]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing with us. Looks like a project that may be within reach for us DIYers

[@robertprice9052]

The HF red is pretty good, so is the black. It’s the same powder Sears sold. I get my powder from Prizmatic Colors. Don’t worry about lint free towels and never a TAC cloth. Clean with soap and water, break cleaner, and denatured alcohol. Blow the part off with high pressure air. Powder coating is fairly forgiving. I once coated rims by dry stacking cement blocks and hanging an oven element in it. I covered it with a piece of sheet metal. Five years later they still look great! I have powder coated everything on the Jeep that I can. It’s much more durable than paint. The difference in the two parts is that one may have contaminates under the powder coat. Always clean with DA or acetone. Great video! But it’s addictive and soon you will want to build an oven. Make a video of that!

[@on-site4094]

Great instructional video... and how to. . you should be writing manuals or giving seminars you just motivated me to powder coat something 👍

[@outboardfixer]

Good informative video and ALWAYS nice to see someone act like they has some sense.

[@theodorebowers9737]

I have same gun never used it I will billed out of 2 ovens when I get them use an free a lot around now I can't wait thanks to your videos 💋

[@joebirdable]

This gotta be the realist product review ever! Liked & subscribed. 💯

[@Jikdor]

Great video I need to paint some steel table legs, I will try this.

[@imaginationfactory62]

Thanks for the video, it really did help. Also love the Alabama sign in the back ground, lol.

[@p.s8950]

Very good video style and info. Gives me hope. Thanks.

[@stanleymoye4294]

I wish you had mentioned the proper Item temperature and actual bake time required. My experience with powder coating was an industrial scale where we had 1600 each of four different parts . The oven was a huge thing about 12 feet tall and had a track in it like you would find at a dry cleaner. The parts would travel 4 feet in the spraying process before entering the oven, bake in the oven chamber for 6 or 7 minutes , come out the other side for inspection and packaging.

[@maxsu8795]

Simple and clean really like it, don't know how durable under UV and color mixing.

[@comtzu50]

Nice video sr. Very illustrative, specially for those like me who are thinking on attempting but weren’t sure.

[@petermancha5223]

Best video I've seen in a while very informative my mind works the same way

[@tavianddiamon2688]

That was a ideo worth watching .it was worth the time now we no u dont have to have a expensive set up to do this.and u dont have to clean the parts like they say.

[@markharrisllb]

What a fascinating video, so much explained and reported on you don’t get in other videos.

[@brenlyd]

this video is fantastic. thank you so much for the confidence boost. about to go do this right now.

[@Fortis_Reptiles]

I was thingking on how im going to powdercoat a big pieace you solve my problem thank you

[@andyb7754]

Very good information. I have 2 of the Eastwood Dual Voltage powder coat guns and they work great for the hobbyist. Build yourself a powder coat oven out of metal construction studs (plans everywhere on the internet). You can make it any size you want or need and it can be disassembled by removing some bolts. Subscribed.

[@achristianub]

Thank you. That red looks sweet. Very helpful. Learned quit a bit.

[@firereverie]

Since there wasn't much difference in finish, it'd be interesting to see a durability test across the different prep processes to see if there is any adverse effect.

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[@everyday80sdude86]

Enclose the heat lamp on all four sides. Might keep heat in that area a bit longer? Good video.

[@paultaylor319]

Great video brother, Just shows anybody can have a go at this and get great results...Subscribed

[@rickyharvey9876]

Here's a good idea for your powder coating... Fabricate an aluminum booth about 5' wide, 6'6" tall, and probably 6' deep. Much better heat control for large parts, the aluminum will reflect all heat onto your part for even distribution and it also contains your sprayed powder into a confined space for easy clean up so the powder doesn't float all over the shop and get in to places where it's not supposed to be! Easier way to work when everything is in a confined space when working with spray on powder.

[@danielfink439]

Great video first off. Enthralled. I powder coated for a while out of high school only could add higher temps make for stronger coat till 300 or so

[@jamesgrimm611]

Great job I learned a lot from this video and I will be testing much more . Thanks for exploring the limitations of this exploration into what can be done. Regards jim333

[@iman80skid91]

Good video. I'll have to see it when people do different tests different ways of doing something. I do the same in my workshop UK

[@billspaulding3434]

Move the heater along the long part rather than move end to end to avoid the cold spot in the center. It's OK to over bake the part. Also I have found putting powder on a hot part is faster than a cold part so I pre heat before spraying the powder

[@jimmiaudet1174]

Great video thank you 🙏 you answer so many questions.