How To Cerakote At Home On A Budget | Bike Builds with Aaron Colton

[@trudge84]

Never thought a heat gun could maintain a steady temp like that. And the oven from faced insulation is really smart. Thanks for this video, I learned something from it.

[@dominicandawg3455]

Heck yeah! I used to work for Pratt Whitney and the number 1 tool used were heat guns! They can hold some high temps!

[@slowdownx3919]

@@dominicandawg3455 do you think this method would work for powdercoating ? Seems like you have experience

[@dominicandawg3455]

@@slowdownx3919 theoretically it should if you make a cabinet that doesn't let the heat escape and use a high quality heat gun and direct the air away as to not mess up the powder layer on the parts. But heat from an air gun is delivered differently than heat from an oven as one uses coils that heat up and a blower to push that heated air out while an oven uses induction coils in an enclosed insulated area to heat up said area and bake the parts. But theoretically yes it should be if you can get the heat gun to hold between 350 and 450 degrees to allow the powder coat to cure on the parts but that would have to be fully tested

[@slowdownx3919]

@@dominicandawg3455 i will try it and let you know! Thank you for the info alot of people don’t usually respond back.

[@dominicandawg3455]

@@slowdownx3919 no problem dude! Yeah I try to share the knowledge with others it really helps people with projects:) most don't care to share :/

[@fore4kicks]

I think the difference between someone the DIYs and someone who doesn't is the smile and chuckle at 3:03, invariably things go wrong in projects, how you roll with it keeps it fun and entertaining.

[@yourejustintim]

I made my wife one of your ovens so she can cook outside. It works!

[@Sms68]

I powder coated a swing-arm in our oven and destroyed the Turkey for Thanksgiving

[@yourejustintim]

@@Sms68 bet it looked awesome though...

[@Sms68]

@@yourejustintim Haha. Yes it does. I don’t even like Turkey !

[@terry5008]

Did she make a bed for you outside?

[@Sms68]

@@terry5008 It’s not the Bad yet BUT I have been sleeping in the Garage since 2016 !!

[@johnharding2912]

For sandblasting the frame and wheels I use a cheap 2 man tent ⛺ and a good respirator. These are generally well sealed. You can tip it up in such a way to reclaim most of your media from the corner of the floor. Also for heating I use an electric hot plate, works just fine

[@AaronColton93]

I had never thought of that. That’s a great idea.

[@johnharding2912]

@@AaronColton93 Thanks, Aaron. I'm almost done with my first dirtbike rebuild after viewing yours and many other similar guys rebuilds for inspiration.

[@__Max-oe6zm]

Can you clarify exactly what you mean by electric hot plate please?

[@johnharding2912]

@@__Max-oe6zm electric device for cooking on, has a plate that heats up (may be called something else in the rest of the world)

[@__Max-oe6zm]

@@johnharding2912 So it's like a single portable stove thing?

[@woutervanteerling]

For those google ing and unable to find: The stand is a C-stand, the arm the products hang on is called a Gobo-arm..

[@MetrologyEngineer]

I really admire how you make the absolute most of the space you’re given for you shop.

[@tonyhouston3049]

Nice video. A helpful way to put the hot box together is using long nails and pushing them into the foam and taping over them.

[@MrSteppingstone888]

Great video!! two things I saw which is not recommended was. #1 from cerakote is the catalyst should not be used in plastic spray gun cup /Harbour freight does have a 4 oz spray gun with a aluminum cup, I use them. # 2 you need better protection when your blasting you can see in the video the media going every where I would recommend you stepping it up by using the respirator better safe than sorry/ That fine media is very dangerous, many men dies from over exposure to it. protect your self and be sure, respirators are not mad I use a 3M one I think 30.00

[@nickjordan7095]

The wind in this video is how my entire life feels

[@AaronColton93]

Keep on trucking buddy!

[@devinreed5744]

Sorry to hear that

[@waelesmair6250]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@tjpeter20]

This was a fantastic video. The hardest thing for me was the oven. I love this method. Thanks a bunch for the tips!

[@PepperPierre]

This guy is totally amazing. His solution for a homemade oven is spectacular ! Doing it in high wind was quite fun !

[@soggymanturtle]

That oven idea is absolutely genius! You are a beast. I've been loving watching the cr500 videos

[@davidshupe3266]

1/2 plywood box, lined with your insulation...four 150w heat lamp blubs hooked to a hot water heater thermostat switch works well and you can control the temp!

[@RedBullMotorsports]

Very cool!

[@evanogle1409]

Can we all see this video made sir, haha

[@jeffh4505]

I was thinking a hot plate with a PID controller would work well too, but that’s also getting a bit more complicated.

[@FourthWayRanch]

ya, that heat gun housing isn't sposed to be exposed to a lot of heat, it's probably ok at only 150 but still....

[@itwasrightthere]

I love that you left your battle with the wind in the video.

[@AaronColton93]

Such is life! We all struggle the same.

[@greyscaledoughnut3479]

Love this, I just got on today to look at cerakote diy and came across this video Thank you ! I have some confidence now lol

[@TheRalliowiec]

Make the oven but don't put a door on it. Instead leave the floor unattached and slip the "oven" over your parts and the floor. This allows you to stage all your painted parts in the oven when you have access from 5 sides, reducing the risk of scrubbing any paint as you are putting them in the oven.

[@eschrader]

Do you put insulated foam under it?

[@TheRalliowiec]

@@eschrader Yes, you make a box out of 6 pieces of foam. The 4 sides and the roof are all connected together. You then take those 5 pieces and slip it over the floor and the parts.

[@GFWoodchuck]

That's genius.

[@billroberts9044]

Then you have to build a sturdy hanging rack. I prefer a opening lid via duct tape hinges, and an extra inside wall that is movable to reduce the size of the box for multiple small items. A 2' x 2' x 4' box can quickly turn into a 2' x 2' x 2' box or smaller.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Sweating with the torch...brilliant! Thanks for that tip.

[@joseph42s]

Your attention to detail is amazing!

[@Cody_Hanson]

This is awesome. More of this!

[@JDRay-hq7lm]

VERY awesome video. Thanks for doing this. It appears you have mastered the art and do beautiful work. You must have some natural talent for art. You left out one key ingredient: Patience.

[@Hunglikeagrimsmo]

I'm just glad that 99% of what I cerakote is knives and Leatherman so I don't have to build an oven. I just grabbed a digital temp control from AliExpress for $20 and hooked it up to an old standalone oven I found for free on marketplace

[@AaronColton93]

Smaller part setup is nice. I used a smaller oven at first until I started doing the larger parts.

[@coderedcamaro4812]

What a great video!!! I love seeing hands on stuff like this.

[@RedBullMotorsports]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coderedcamaro4812]

@@RedBullMotorsports binge watching the channel. New subscriber.

[@DanMX2112]

Wow you just changed everything about my build. New plans and new budget lol this is great content!

[@NelsonDHD]

You could open a larger shop and have people ship product to you. Most people love to do this stuff but simple do not have the time available. Looks great.

[@Hammerback0]

Genius on the oven idea

[@AaronColton93]

Thank you. Problem solving is what we do!

[@donniejunk2860]

Dude your oven idea is really awesome.

[@wadehallstrom7260]

Hey , thank you ! Very good idea . That's awsome . I never even thought about making my own oven . Brilliant !! Good video .

[@NOER69]

And just like that I’m diving into a new hobby! Thank you!!

[@u.a.8700]

You came up with some very creative ideas so that you can apply and cure cerakote. Major points for your drive and determination. GREAT JOB.

[@AaronColton93]

Where there’s a will there’s a way. Thank you!

[@MetrologyEngineer]

5:18 Sure Shot definitely deserves a shoutout. They make a killer product.

[@dc6233]

Thanks for mentioning the name of that!! I need one...

[@donny6016]

This is some re-world garage advice. It is great!

[@donaldrippetoe5246]

Really enjoyed the video! Pretty clever! Thank you for sharing your solutions and associated tips!

[@genegalpin556]

Great Video. Thanks.

[@AaronColton93]

You are welcome.

[@panamericaco]

That oven is genius! Should work for powder coating as well

[@landrecce]

That superhero music during the build was next level 🦸

[@chadh3441]

Cool video man and thanks for showing a better option for the oven! One place I worked at many years ago did a lot of powder coating for parts we made for the military, mainly having to do with the illumination of FOB's. The oven there was about big enough to put a vehicle in and about 10 foot in height. Lol. It was awesome but so was the electric bill that went with it I'm sure! I don't know what the isolated cost was to run it at least 5 days a week 24 hrs a day.(3 shifts), because we had a lot of welding machines and fabrication equipment too. I've been wanting to do a lot of parts on my bike as well but couldn't afford to pay someone. This is such a great alternative! Cheers

[@tomthomsen990]

Thanks for taking the time to show this!

[@stevechalmers9572]

Very cool.... I would've done a 1x2 exterior frame with strapping, that's just me though. Rebuilding a GXSR in my dining room now (streetfighter)... Will keep this in mind. Thanks!

[@sportscarclinic]

Olfa makes a long blade utility knife that's great for cutting foam board. Best of all, it saves you from creating fine particles of polyurethane dust with your skill saw that you'll end up inhaling for the next year, since the stuff never decomposes and is light enough to become airborne and float around the whole house.

[@tonythedrifter]

I really love these videos with Aaron. Going to get an engine to try this on.

[@kylemarienthal]

I like how you showed us the wind issues. That would be so frustrating if that's the only setting you have to make the oven in.

[@davehargreaves6861]

I found a 30" wall oven on the street (remodel in my neighborhood) and installed it under one of my benches.. ;)

[@AaronColton93]

Talk about a score!

[@chadh3441]

It's called winning! Lol. I'd take it any day I could get it too.

[@nathaniellangston5130]

I was really hoping you had a video on Cerakote! Glad to see you do!

[@Tocco609]

I really like this dudes episode

[@coreyperez13]

Awesome idea, this guy seems down to earth. I like it!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

And that was awesome 👌, very educational. Thank you.🙏👍

[@jmicm13]

This is excellent! More please!

[@LordHolley]

Well I live in Phoenix Arizona and the summer is coming up. Going to be very easy to keep things outside above 150.....

[@AaronColton93]

You might be fine with a black wooden box!

[@raybates3119]

Improvise, adapt, overcome!

[@64maxpower]

Dude! That's genius!!!

[@jbuchan8114]

I loved the oven. Great job.

[@rozeala]

Le coup du four et du pistolet a air chaud !!! bravo c'est génial ! ... merci ... :Q)

[@221bones]

Great video! What spray Gun are you using for cerakote?

[@Factoryfarley25]

Can you show us the clips of him coating and baking the frame also?

[@COALEDasICE]

I hope the music was added because the wind, if so editing was on point

[@asthepropturns5767]

Bike looks great , solid work!

[@spudboyQ]

Thanks for the video. What size compressor are you running?

[@mr.mikesart7111]

Love how you show the truth. Frustration with outside elements

[@jamesws3]

What type of spray gun do you use, with what needle and what psi? Nice job!!

[@vcovey8043]

It’s a .08 tip I believe for cerekote

[@Ammonymity1776]

Bad ass video!!! I'm wanting to do gun stuff. Same same but different. Killer video man. Appreciate it.

[@creepycrawler43]

Dude thanks for sharping this is awesome info

[@AaronColton93]

No problem! Enjoy your projects ahead!

[@pedrodelacruz7344]

Ca you do a video showing the tools you use in your shop ?

[@thesighbored]

What strong winds, if only you had garage you could build the oven in. Oh, wait...

[@GeoffreyGonzales]

more colton plz

[@jaimereyes7480]

Wow that was an excellent video. Smart dude with great explanations

[@motoboh4656]

I freakin' love all you vids, Aaron, right on brother, keep 'em coming!

[@DeltaD80]

My video shows how to do it even cheaper.. Quite a bit cheaper. I don't use a sandblaster but your oven is pretty ingenious. Where mine is something most people have. Another thing people can do is air cure cerakote. May advantages to it compared to oven cured. Holds up to UV rays and higher temps.

[@kris54241]

Link?

[@jag8901]

I did not hear you but at 6:00 Minutes I see you are using the H Cerakote product (maybe I missed you saying it) other coating have different applications (slightly)

[@FlorentinoLoco]

@Aaron Colton If you ever decide to write a book on motorcycle restoration i would buy it

[@BlackAdder1970]

I would have made a frame out of wood to attach the thermosheet to. Would make it more sturdy. Do you have issues getting parts and seals to fit afterwards? Spraying on a coating would add some thickness. I imagine it could hinder reassembly and function. Especially engine parts

[@mavos1211]

For longevity it might be better to set up your heat gun on the outside with a metal tube poked through the wall or even just the front end of the gun itself pushed through. That way you are not continually heating up your entire gun over and over as I am sure it eventually wouldn’t like it.

[@AaronColton93]

That is for sure a better solution if time is permitting.

[@kradschutze]

hmm, you would have to filter or you are sucking dust/pollen/pullution into your "booth". That is why commercial systems have extensive filtration for this.

[@chadh3441]

They also make hotwire foam cutting/sculpting tools and you can get cheap quality ones for a little next to nothing. I bet that would work out ok too. I'm sure taking an old battery charger and some picture hanging wire could be used to make one homemade, but it might be a little dangerous. I'm sure there's videos with someone who's done it before.

[@BIGRIG147]

I love that the camera guy let you struggle with the foam lmao!!!

[@officialmysteriousrider130]

I use 55 gallon drum for sandblasting cabinet glass from a tv cabinet garden gloves fitted to two drain pipes 😂 you should use a temperature gauge from a barbeque

[@cybermavrik]

Fantastic presentation

[@nunucello]

Awesome. Thanks for posting this.

[@RedBullMotorsports]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JohnnyDeep76.]

Just made me smile

[@FirearmTutorials]

Do you not strain the paint before putting in the gun? Doesn't seem like it does much anyways, but I always do it.

[@brenttanner9889]

Awesome ideas! Thanks!

[@claytonomer8774]

love this content!

[@TheManFromMA]

Good info, very creative.

[@chzuniga1]

No se ve tan dificil el aplicar el producto, en todo caso me gusto tu horno y su elemento calefactor, ingenioso, por decirlo menos...felicitaciones por tu video, muy didactico, Un abrazo desde Chile... y vamos a impresionar con mi barbacoa de color raro pintada con cerakote y que todos pregunten Por que no se sale la pintura??? ....jajaja

[@freed32144]

So close to 1 mill my man

[@wilki61]

absolutely awesome thank you

[@christopherstromberg3070]

Beautiful.

[@anarchyamp]

Cool idea on the oven and heat gun. Used kitchen ovens are fairly cheap though, why not use one? Too small for the bike frame? And what sand blasting cabinet is that?

[@chadh3441]

Could cut out the backside of an oven and add the addition that he made on this video for extra length. Hell, now that I'm thinking about it, you could build an oven like this one and place it on top of the stove to create a secondary oven for doing small or medium parts while using the oven on the bottom for big pieces! Whoooo! Gotta love them sleep deprived million dolla ideas! Lol

[@chrisboblitt6103]

Awesome video! 🤙🏻

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Love this. Thank you.

[@omnibud2708]

Would cerakote hold up well on rims and hubs? My main concern is the tire irons.

[@FourthWayRanch]

but cerakote is saying 500 degrees for the V series oven cure product, are you saying can go lower temps / longer times and get the same result??

[@911engineguy]

what is used to clean the mixed cerakote from the paint gun and burette?

[@dc6233]

Acetone

[@mickd8188]

Thanks

[@jm562_5]

Thanks bro🤙🏾

[@JDRay-hq7lm]

What air compressor do you use for spraying?

[@jbhk7977]

That's awesome, but doesn't the heatgun auto shut off due to the heat and lack of ventilation?

[@AaronColton93]

I had never had an issue. I now have the heat gun outside though.

[@iitzDrewskii]

So do u jst leave the heat gun on for 3 hrs? I feel like the heat gun would cut out after a while no?

[@kraigvanderwyk1153]

How much product did you need to complete this build. I’m think about order the “kit” from cerakote , but not sure if the small 4oz. Bottles are enough to cover. My project: White- CR500 frame Burnt bronze- mag and clutch cover, triple trees, brake calipers,and master cyl. ,water pump,head cap. Shock body/ Graphite/cobalt/ black- engine case, fork tubes, maybe swing arm.

[@AaronColton93]

If you have the proper gun and keep overspray to a minimum the bronze would be enough but you will need more for the Gunmetal and White. The frame is complex and has many angles to cover.

[@Dynomitedog2]

Genius!

[@MetrologyEngineer]

5:54 That’s oddly specific that you “like to mask any holes under 6mm”… But that brings up one of my other questions what sort of heat resistant masking do you use?

[@dc6233]

Silicone plugs

[@snwsk8]

Cerakote shared this video on their Instagram, so I guess they don't frown on his methods