Powder Coating Small Parts

[@razzbooty]

Do a video on anything and everything carburetors? Your engine building series has opened my mind up and taught me so much, as well as your videos on everything else car building related, id like to hear what all you can teach about carbs, then maybe a separate video on fuel injection if you had time or interest, but im more interested in learning about carbs. Hopefully a good 40-50 minute video, those are your best ones. thanks :)

[@PetesGarage]

After I wrap up the current build series I'll do some carb stuff. I have a list of videos people has asked for and I'm working on it. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@razzbooty]

Thanks, im glad to hear that, im extremely excited for the rest of the build series, probably the thing im anticipating most in life right now haha.

[@PetesGarage]

And I thought I was the only one with very little to look forward too....lol

[@ludi2shoes]

I do love the powder coat system.

[@toddcroce3136]

Nice work Pete! Looks like chrome to me. :3

[@stevefriedlander7053]

Pete, outstanding as usual. You always add great little tips as well. The shop vacuum and even the extra touch of spray after removing the ground wire!! May I ask where you are located?

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Steve. I am outside Buffalo, NY

[@ceedell]

Looks pretty good

[@alant5757]

Wow... looks great

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy]

You should clamp the ground on the bracket that you made, not the part. The if the hook is clean, and the spot where the ground it clamped, it will provide a good ground.

[@PetesGarage]

That is true, I prefer to put it on the part

[@31acruz]

Pete you forgot to tell us if you are using a single voltage stage gun or the more expensive dual stage powder coat gun?

[@PetesGarage]

This one is the single voltage, but I do have the dual voltage one

[@31acruz]

@@PetesGarage thanks man!

[@PetesGarage]

You got it

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

Hey Pete I'm looking at Eastwoods powder coat kit to buy, do you still like it? And do the things you powder coat last without chipping or cracking? I've had things powder coated before by a local place and they charge quite a bit for it, Eastwood has the kit for $150 dollars and packs of 6 standard colors for $50 dollars, is that what you get?

[@PetesGarage]

+ArcticAstrophysics I love it. Really does an excellent job. The powders are wonderful. Very durable and do not chip. I have that kit and it is great

[@ryry46d9]

Nice, but what does one say to the old lady when you're taking over the oven :)

[@PetesGarage]

I have a separate oven in the shop, and even if I did she'd have nothing to say : )

[@jimmybaggs5342]

How does the powder coat the area where the hanger is touching the part? Does it "run" between them. Great videos btw. I think I have seen your setup on garagejournal.

[@PetesGarage]

You need to hang the part where perfect coverage will not be noticed. I've never had a problem.

[@lazzaleppi5285]

Does the coat crack and flake where the fasteners put pressure or is it a solid coat? Thanks

[@PetesGarage]

If you put it on to thick, yes it will crack. an even, thin coat is very durable

[@lazzaleppi5285]

Any tips for something porous like cast iron? It's prbably better th have clean rough surface than a sanded on I guess ? Going to be going a cast iron housing for a water pump.

[@PetesGarage]

Any surface is fine. The powder will melt and flow into any kind of metal

[@jcallesano]

Lazza Leppi Be aware that the surface of cast iron is not smooth. The powder finish will duplicate the finish on the cast iron. I just coated a solid steel cube that was 1.5" x 1 .5" that was rusted so bad it ate the metal. I SB'd it down to bare and coated. The finish is all cratered because the cube surfaces were cratered.

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

That chrome isnt durable enough without a gloss clear or a topcoat

[@PetesGarage]

That is true. I don't use it enough to offer an honest opinion

[@zone-lr9ej]

is that a home oven that you are using brother

[@PetesGarage]

+sMaShbOi 90FoX That's all you need. Find on cheap and you're all set

[@zone-lr9ej]

+Petes Garage okay thank you for replying keep them videos coming its a lot of help

[@erichadden77]

Can you use a toaster oven?

[@luisangelvalderrama1651]

What i need to eliminate the outgazing un the piece..this is a Big problem

[@PetesGarage]

It's part of the process

[@Riiyan]

You said croat :0)

[@PetesGarage]

I'm glad you were listening so intently....lol

[@Riiyan]

***** Haha How could I not? You teach me things.

[@kevinhicks573]

What size is your shop?

[@PetesGarage]

It's big enough to work on 3 cars at once. I'm a one man show so I don't need much room.

[@kevinhicks573]

I'm in the process of building my own shop and in saw yours and it looked about perfect size.

[@PetesGarage]

It is 28 wide and 34 deep. If it were any bigger I'd be tired from walking around.

[@keithjohnson7311]

wow thats amazing

[@dateatorjr9671]

For small parts I take the diffuser off and reduce the air pressure. Give it a try. You'll have little waste.

[@PetesGarage]

Great idea....I'll try that...thanks