The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Powder Coating - How to Powder Coat at Eastwood

In this video Randy goes over everything that a beginner needs to know when they start powder coating! From safety supplies to getting you the right powder coating system we make starting this process EASY!
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This kit comes with the items you need to start powder coating. Just add compressed air and a curing oven or lamp.
EASTWOOD DUAL VOLTAGE POWDER COATING GUN
Dual-Voltage HotCoat Powder-Coating Gun gives you the most complete coverage from tight areas to large surfaces.
Extremely durable finish
Coat and cure in under an hour!
Easy to apply
Quick color changes
Economical
Versatility with 2 settings
Low 15,000-volt setting
High 25,000-volt setting for multi-coat coverage over larger areas
Increased powder adhesion
Minimal overspray
This innovative system will allow you to achieve the benefits of powder coating small parts instead of coating them with paint. The new Dual Voltage system gives you the capability to coat small areas using the Low 15kv setting. Or coat large areas using the High voltage setting 25kv. All you need is a compressed air source (5-10 PSI from a portable tank with a regulator or a compressor) and an electric oven or toaster oven.
The Dual Voltage HotCoat gun is one of the best powder coating guns on the market today. Why powder coat? Because it gives you one of the most economical, color-durable, and longest-lasting finishes available. You'll find powder-coated surfaces are far more resistant to chipping, scratches, fading, and wear than other finishes, and the color selection is virtually unlimited, with high and low gloss, metallic, and clear finishes available. And thanks to the UV resistance of many of the powders, colors stay bright and vibrant longer. Texture selections range from smooth surfaces to a wrinkled or matte finish, plus rough textures designed for hiding surface imperfections.
One 8-oz. bottle of powder covers the same area as 2-3 cans of spray paint, and clean-up is easy, since you can simply sweep-up the oversprayed powder. Contains no environmentally harmful solvents. HotCoat powder coating requires a 5-10psi compressed air source and dedicated electric oven (or toaster oven).
POWDER COATING ACCESSORY KIT
The accessories kit comes with the items you need to start powder coating except for a compressor and curing oven or lamp. The high temperature tape and silicone plugs make it easy to mask areas you do not want to get powder on. The safety wire is great for hanging parts on your powder coating rack or oven. This kit also comes with an in-line air filter to keep contaminates out of your gun and powder. Also included is an 8 oz. bottle of high gloss
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[@davidfletcher4016]

Should have included tips on how to ask the wife for an oven for the garage XD

[@ComradeStiv]

The perfect howto doesn't exi.... oh. Strictly business -- no annoying yip yap, cutesy hamming, or distracting bad music. _Packed_ with pro knowledge. Fast-paced, but that's what pause and skip back buttons are for. CanNOT ask for more. Thank you so much, boss!

[@eastwoodco]

Appreciate the love Steve!

[@600miles]

I've been powder coating at home for years. I bought the Eastwood dual voltage kit. NIC Prismatic Powders company is in my town. They have over 7000 colors and I can pick up in person and most powders I buy are under $15/pound. I like watching these Eastwood videos - this narrator is a great instructor.

[@Stangy850]

Honey I’m baking the rims

[@NicnacSaurus]

Thank you so much, i just wanted to understand how it worked and now i am excited and i want to pick up a new hobby!

[@razinzaidei]

Hands down one of the best instructional videos out there!

[@scottscopters7]

Great video, I've been powder coating for over 10yrs and this video was spot on

[@abitlfinishinginc.9657]

There is alot to a powder coating process, this explains it very well. Great content keep it coming!

[@ericaroberts3919]

This is such a great beginner's guide to powder coating! Thank you for sharing :D

[@vegasjack1]

I watch a lot of videos. This is one of the best! Thank you Eastwood.

[@MadLadCustoms]

Well explained and demonstrated, thank you for this great info and intro to powdercoating

[@Rose-h7m]

I worked in a body shop for years this looks so much easier than painting a heck of a lot less work

[@motoxcarbon9891]

Well done. Great video. The only thing I was not sure of was the application of clear coats. When you should use them and how that changes the look and durability.

[@BigWesLawns]

Thanks! I didnt realise how easy it is to do.

[@perspectivex]

One of the best introductory powder coating videos out there (unfortunately there are very few) I liked the tell 'em what you're going to tell 'em, tell 'em, and tell 'em what you told 'em approach of the video and like another commenter said the high signal-to-noise ratio, also the up-front 10sec. overview of how to powder coat helps get the process in mind in an instant. Adding the benefits over paint and a glimpse of other options at the end leaves almost nothing uncovered. A couple of things that left questions in my mind though: what is the effect on the result if you do not use an air filter and how dangerous/deadly is touching the emitter rod? As a beginner it's hard to know where you can push things and where not and these are two things I have no idea about (my compressor is oil-less but I've read that doesn't mean I shouldn't still use a filter).

[@RobRocker09]

Great video. Very impressed. And very easy to get started. I also airbrush so I have the compressor. Buying a used oven. I took auto body in boces so I have knowledge of prepping. I already bookmark you page for supplies. My hat is off to you guys. Thank you much. I subscribed.

[@thegfxmech5475]

That's it, I'm buying the kit right now. So excited to get started. I'm graphic designer and art major with 10 years of being an aircraft mechanic. My mind is whirling right now with the artistic possibilities I'll be able to do with old salvage yard parts, especially from classics!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you for the tips!

[@jamespennington9719]

Super good presentation. Fantastic teacher.

[@stuffsethmakes]

Very informative video! I’d love to add powder to my shop now that I’m working with metal!

[@Rubbernecker]

Great video!! I'm going to start powder coating!

[@tanggang6824]

Eastwood is the best tool company on the planet. Change my mind

[@pacific7775]

I want to start a side business powdercoating parts..this video gives me hopenitl be doable.im going to buy the eastwood kit

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Eastwood ROCKS got some good body filler for my 1990 ZR-1, I may try this on my plenum and cam covers, nice video. 👍👍🏁

[@BrianBarsamian]

Very well done overview. I'm going to buy an Eastwood setup.

[@jpr2362]

Superb tutorial - thank you!

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Fascinating and clear explanation thanks.

[@matthewlewis9996]

Im just getting interested in trying this myself on my 94cr500 frame. I just subscribed. 👍Thanks for making it easy to understand

[@tinkmarshino]

woof.. what fun... I think I will visit your site and look into this.. I see on amazon your gun is only 180 with free shipping.. Not to bad a price.. Thanks

[@davelahoud1256]

Perfect instructions and guide,. Many thanks

[@foreverstrong693]

It works perfectly. I bought myself a kit.

[@eastwoodco]

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[@MixmasterChode]

This guy is one hell of an instructor..

[@spydergs07]

Well..... good thing I have a few hundred to drop on some powder coating equipment. Because Eastwood is going to take all of it.

[@carlosvasquez2963]

Thanks for such greafull informacion!

[@red1biker]

Excellent and informative video! Extremely well written.

[@melancrus]

Great Video. Congratulations from Chile

[@bobgreen3116]

Great job Randy!

[@eastwoodco]

Thanks Bob. It's great hearing from Real Eastwood Guys!

[@catmechanic1261]

In regards to the prepared surface prior to powdercoating is it better to do a glass bead or a black garnet type media. the final finish would be a texture finish. Thank you

[@wabisabi7399]

Thank you for this video! 🍻

[@SlickSkiMask]

This video is amazing

[@bravo11x]

Eastwood is the SH#%, good vid

[@gsilcoful]

Thank you. Great video.

[@bedfordshirewalks]

Thanks, an excellent description of the process.

[@rcnelson]

Excellent instruction. One question: how do you powder coat those parts of an item that are touching the rack or where the hanging wire covers it, such as a frame member that can only be suspended?

[@FrostMonarch13]

great intro to powder coating

[@jeffbarker730]

thanks for sharing this video.i have one question, can you use ANY kind of body filler such as "all metal"? all metal is made of metal so im curious..thanks !

[@dyode1]

Thought I was going to have to trawl through a dozen vijayos to get the facts on powder coating. ...nope. Thanks, great vid! ....very high signal to noise ratio...

[@mohdiskandarjemainmakmal_p7608]

Superb!...good info...

[@larrygilbert863]

Very interesting Thank you

[@youngenman]

Well that was a great video

[@matgdowski7578]

Question, can you powder coat an aluminum LS block? Are there high temp powders for blocks and/or brake calipers? I’m guessing you would have to use some sort of heat lamp to cure the block if you can even do it, right? Or is it just better to paint the block?

[@jamespaugh1856]

For home usage I have larger Parts in my oven is there any kind of heat lamp or something that we can use to get it to cure

[@lzh3131]

I'm rehabbing a sailboat, can you powder coat stainless steel? I'm thinking about adding some "pops" of color. Due to salt water is this a viable option? What brand was the small oven?

[@CrystalDragon-wk9lc]

If you wanted a colored blade, would powder coating be the appropriate way to do that? Or is there a better way for something like that, like maybe a way to color the steel itself?

[@fassaaug03]

after sending to get the two tone color should you seal the bare metal again with some sort of coating.. If so what kind works for both the bare metal and the coating?

[@rgaz43]

Very nice!

[@brunogarcia6506]

Would love to know if it's possible to powder coat wood, specifically an electric guitar!

[@THESICKSILVERADO]

What regulator do you use and does it go on before the filter or after?

[@josephtufts7649]

Can you guys show a large scale project like a boat trailer

[@jose73248]

Hi, thanks for the video, so complete. A customer wants to change the color of a metal sheet part that has power coat already. What needs to be done to re-apply powder coat? We are applying liquid paint over the powder coat at this time, the result is good so far. Thanks.

[@eastwoodco]

Are you looking to strip the old powder? If so, you can try: www.eastwood.com/eastwood-down-to-metal-paint-powder-stripper.html You can also contact an Eastwood tech to discuss the project: 800-343-9353

[@josemanueljimenezpadilla3136]

NICE VIDEO !!

[@BryanMoreno_]

do I need to strip chrome plating before powder coating. Sorry gathering info to do this to my bike

[@lmohr4630]

What if you have a 30kv to 50kv and want to get in tight areas?

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Will automotive grade pearls work if mixed with the powder?

[@jkwfo]

I didn't see any etching of the metal, is it necessary to etch before powder coating

[@brodjohn5993]

More about powder coating advise btw I just sub thanks

[@yvonnevilla4312]

Is a dust mask the only protection needed to powder coat?

[@nozrayel1308]

I hope I can work to you some day 😊

[@carolinaprepper540]

great video !!!! Thanks

[@Big_Productions]

not sure if this is just me, but it though at first the song was do i wanna know by the arctic monkeys at 0:00

[@nicholaswhite9659]

I’m trying to powered coat a louver

[@schmalzilla1985]

You're wrong on e-stat (electrostatic) not working on paint. Do it everyday at work, e-stat does and will work on paint, and many other coatings. Humidity plays a huge factor in how well it works, and the parts being over charged. I have seen where it repels the paint, and where the paint gets to places you don't want it to get (Like on you so wear a mask).

[@demiquepryce3825]

Can you powder coat a rc hard body

[@pravithmalnad1394]

Hello! Good video...Is it possible to do powder coating for glass bottles?

[@eastwoodco]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKGpZYSZfrOGqrM

[@StevePhillips]

Great video. Will factories paint their cars with this powder in future.

[@wraithvendeta]

Some companies already do powdercoat some parts of their vehichles

[@joeybreezedad]

I work at a paint department of one of the big three North American automakers Assembly plant. (GM, Ford, Chrysler) Right after the de greaser chemical Bath (imagine the entire vehicle being submerge in a huge chemical tank) We all powder coat the Whole Vehicle bare metal body parts including Unibody for rust prevention and to have a workable surface, this coat is Called the Ecoat and is very thick so panels imperfections can be corrected by sanding or other techniques too, then the vehicle is primed and later on the color coats are applied. Color coating the vehicle by Powder coating process is not applicable because the powder coat doesn't produce smooth enough colored surface like Paint coatings can do.

[@leeghathaway]

@@joeybreezedad I'm puzzled. You've described E-coating which has no relation to powder coating. A number of years back Axalta were looking at powder coat primers for vehicle bodies but I'm not sure this ever took off. BMW were using acrylic powder lacquer on certain models but eventually went back to liquid lacquers. AkzoNobel have a KZbin video showing how much of a car is powder coated.

[@ippielb]

When he says white base, does that mean powdercoat the item white first then bake, and then again with the desired color? Or Spray with white powder, and then the desired powder, then bake?

[@eastwoodco]

It is powder coated with white and then cured. Then the color is sprayed and it is cured a 2nd time. This video will show it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJzJhJ6bnZVkmck

[@MatthewTaboneMusic]

If powders do not adhere to fillers, how can you powdercoat alloys wheels which have been curbed?

[@eastwoodco]

for best results, repair the curb rash prior to powder coating. You can weld the areas and then sand and blend or use a product like Lab Metal - www.eastwood.com/hi-temp-lab-metal-24-oz.html

[@Kajtek1]

Is it possible to powder-coat the gate I have in Las Vegas? In summer the steel reaches 150F from the sun and could I use heat gun?

[@GodFatherDeVoochi]

I don't see why not...the obstacles would be cleaning the gate and having a oven big enough for it... Many car parts that are powder coated get hotter than 150.

[@leeghathaway]

Hi @jajtek1 150F won't be a problem at all, just make sure you specify an architectural grade polyester powder to protect from UV. I wouldn't suggest using a great gun though. The whole gate needs to be at a temperature of 400F for 10 - 20 minutes, trying to get that level of heat into a gate isn't gonna happen. You need to find someone with an oven big enough to fit your gate into.

[@Kaiju3301]

5:39 and then I started blasting

[@V8ToYy]

Hi, was wondering if you ship to New Zealand? Thanks

[@SouthernGentlemen-lb7tl]

I can never get a 2nd coat to stick right, it bubbles up in places

[@bw6267]

Josh Seymour the second coat needs a very good ground. Maybe even an earth ground

[@SouthernGentlemen-lb7tl]

Hotboi Flexxer thanks! I found that the part had to be hot

[@xtune5731]

Josh Seymour I let the part sit at 250f for around 10 minutes to get it warm. You’ll have a short window. The colder the harder for the finish to look 👌

[@SouthernGentlemen-lb7tl]

Pat thanks! I try to throw the 2nd coat on as soon as I pull it out of the oven from cooking the first on

[@AchillesWrath1]

Hot flock it

[@janetsabal1563]

Does heating the powder coated parts give off any odors?

[@leeghathaway]

It can, some powder chemistries and pigments may have a slight smell. Nothing too bad though and no way near as bad as liquid paint. Ovens would usually be vented so any smell is exhausted.

[@edoardotortoledo]

IM SOLD!!!! WHERE CAN I BUY THIS!!?

[@daveyriendeau210]

Does die-cast aluminum need to be hot flocked?

[@eastwoodco]

Often cast parts are pre-heated to help remove contaminants.

[@JohnSmith-vz8pc]

3:33 Powder coating oven.. otherwise know as a toaster oven!!! 3:55 200C for the rest of the world. A domestic electric oven is better for large items such as wheels... the heat is more even, and the recovery time is shorter, due to greater thermal mass.

[@fbi6540]

So I want to powder coat my axle...where do I get a big enough oven

[@MrTheHillfolk]

FBI Not that my idea is big enough for an axle ,but I was thinking to make a metal box that enclosed the area when the oven door is fully open. It would basically double its size, only issue I’m thinking is it might not heat so evenly. Rig a top burner to sit on the oven door maybe. I just got one of these kits, but it’s on back order for like 2 months so I have time to get set up when it arrives.

[@blacksunshine9016]

You can take it to any powder coating shop in your area and they should have a big oven

[@jong5722]

Is this applicable to car panels? How to do the curing if we have only small ovens?

[@VanillaThrilla0531]

My Way Build a bigger oven. Search DIY powder coat oven.

[@awashbowler]

Why would you want to do car panels? For one, cured powder coating is thicker and weighs more than paint. But the biggest reason to not powder coat car panels is that you cannot polish powder coat to a mirror shine like conventional paint. Because powder coat is plastic, it smears and dulls up more than it polishes. That being said, the normal ripple look of powder coat after it is cured is what you will be left with on your panels forever.

[@viktorperalta3090]

In what other material can you do this technique or only in metal part ?

[@4legdfishman]

If it will conduct electricity and withstand oven temps of 400 degrees, you should be able to powder coat it.

[@keystonerider1308]

Anyone know if you can coat over chrome?

[@eastwoodco]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2LUoGyVgLmVgsU

[@dipanjandas262]

Sir I'm from India and I want to buy your products.How do I get this things?

[@eastwoodco]

Contact DASh TRADING at www.everythingfromamerica.com

[@boricua3929]

Can you powder coat over chrome

[@eastwoodco]

Yes, check out these examples - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2LUoGyVgLmVgsU

[@richardbennett8678]

Can you power coat on chrome?

[@eastwoodco]

Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJzJhJ6bnZVkmck

[@wldmhd]

I just buy a used gas oven, it is possible to use it for Powder Coating?

[@joeybreezedad]

Well, almost all the shops that powder coat medium size parts i.e. suspension, wheels, engine and engine bay parts, etc use electric stove ovens and they have perfect results. Big powder coating ovens made to process big batches of parts are Gas powered. In my Humble opinion (its up to you to do some more research), you won't have a problem; if you exceed the curing temperature or the time in any kind of oven you will burn the powder coat. I guess you can save a lot of money in electricity doing it that way. Please, let us know of the results; not everyone have 240 Volts outlets in their Garages or small shops.

[@josephguzman4693]

@tommyfyeah

[@gmacwizard8890]

I'm confused I thought powder coating wasn't normally flammable

[@1QKGLH]

the powder, when it's suspended in the air can be flamable.

[@ronsteelable9405]

Try throwing some powdered coffee creamer up in the air and sparking a cigarette lighter in it. Everything goes up in flames.

[@leeghathaway]

All powders have the potential to be explosive. Everything from custard powder, printing toner, coal dust.

[@OOOHBILLY]

Hot flocker is my rap name

[@williamgoboff1772]

Now i know why powder coating cost so much

[@eastwoodco]

But it's very inexpensive when you do it yourself!

[@rawjr67]

This company is shit, after over 3 months of waiting for gun, I find that the company canceled order because they were unable to fulfill order. They did send the powder, I have no idea what they thought I would do with powder and no gun?

[@eastwoodco]

Powder Coating Guns are back in stock. We apologize for the unexpected inconvenience.