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einCe
03-20-2006, 11:44 PM
i have just recently gotten a connection for powder coating, i was thinking of opening a service, but only if theres enough people interested. what do you guys think? (prices not worked out yet)
Thrilla
03-21-2006, 12:26 AM
What's a powder coating? Features?
einCe
03-21-2006, 12:34 AM
examples of powder coating

http://www.tinmans.net/Gallery/Ranchero/Fan1.jpg
http://www.tinmans.net/Gallery/BlackLwrLegs-1.jpg

definition of powder coat: A technique for applying paint to metal surfaces. The metal is covered with a powder of dry paint particles and is baked in an oven. This causes the powder to melt and harden into a tough, colorful finish.
Thrilla
03-21-2006, 12:37 AM
Ahh I see, so it's like the laser printer of painting, can you use it on plastics?
einCe
03-21-2006, 12:44 AM
metal only
Thrilla
03-21-2006, 12:48 AM
How fine is the particle and how smooth can it go?
einCe
03-21-2006, 01:00 AM
look at a car for reference
Thrilla
03-21-2006, 01:02 AM
wow that should be some decent stuff! keep me updated, I might need some tough paint :P
dastt
03-21-2006, 05:15 AM
think of powder coating as the best paint you could get for your case. glossy and hard finish.
nn_step
03-21-2006, 09:12 AM
hmm sounds nice.. let me know if you ever find out the price for an old school stacker.
[XC] leviathan18
03-21-2006, 09:54 AM
powder coat isnt electrocstatic powder that applies to the metal surface when is grounded ? and then baked
Magnj
03-21-2006, 10:07 AM
annodizing is better ;)
Thrilla
03-21-2006, 10:31 AM
annodizing is thougher, but powder coat should be more smooth and reflective.

Alright, did some research:
powder coat gun sends charged powder to the metal object being painted, powder sticks on, then bake n' melt
the powder is coarser than flour
tough finish, some flexible, epoxy can also be used
efficient (90% compared to liquid paint 60%)
PHILIP1193
03-21-2006, 12:08 PM
just had my pc75 coated in a glossy black here in the uk, here is what it looks like. Just though id post it up so you guys know what it looks like, my camera takes away some of the shine due to it been a crap camera. :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/PHILIP1193/P3190844.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/PHILIP1193/P3190845.jpg

the finish is very strong. So stong in fact i can smack a pound coin on the finish and it doesn't chrip or mark it

Phil
Slayer2k3
03-21-2006, 02:11 PM
Anodizing is NOT better than a good powdercoat job. Spill rad coolant on your nice red anodising job, and it can literally strip it right off, and corrode the metal.

Do the same on a good PC, and wipe it right off. No harm done.

I also have an "in" with a local 'coater, and was offered to have some pieces done for free to test clearences and quality.

This guy tole me also, think of any color, and he can make it in a powdercoating. With around 14 different finishes also, from smooth, to hammered, to solid color, and marblized.
[XC] leviathan18
03-21-2006, 02:23 PM
annodizing is thougher, but powder coat should be more smooth and reflective.

Alright, did some research:
powder coat gun sends charged powder to the metal object being painted, powder sticks on, then bake n' melt
the powder is coarser than flour
tough finish, some flexible, epoxy can also be used
efficient (90% compared to liquid paint 60%)


so i was right the powder coat is a electrostatic powder the powder is postive while the metal is grounded that is why it sticks to it then they bake it....
Slayer2k3
03-21-2006, 06:39 PM
so i was right the powder coat is a electrostatic powder the powder is postive while the metal is grounded that is why it sticks to it then they bake it....

yep. it's awsome to watch, you can litterally watch the material arc and fly to the metal.
eBoy0
03-21-2006, 06:42 PM
I'd want my stacker done in darkblue :slobber:
NN looks like we have a taste in simular cases.:gay:
nn_step
03-21-2006, 07:27 PM
I'd want my stacker done in darkblue :slobber:
NN looks like we have a taste in simular cases.:gay:
:eek: Dude I can't believe you picked that color :eek:
Soon you'll convert to the BSD side :eek:
eBoy0
03-21-2006, 07:36 PM
:eek: Dude I can't believe you picked that color :eek:
Soon you'll convert to the BSD side :eek:

BSD meaning?:confused:
nn_step
03-21-2006, 07:38 PM
BSD meaning?:confused:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSD
The purest form of OpenSource computing :D
eBoy0
03-21-2006, 07:47 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSD
The purest form of OpenSource computing :D

I haven't a clue of how picking darkblue connects me to unix...:confused: :confused:
nn_step
03-21-2006, 07:49 PM
The fact that you and I, thought of the exact same thing :eek:
eBoy0
03-21-2006, 07:50 PM
The fact that you and I, thought of the exact same thing :eek:

Ahhhh! :slap:
mnewxcv
03-21-2006, 08:12 PM
eh...too many cases have plastic bits.
eBoy0
03-21-2006, 08:15 PM
eh...too many cases have plastic bits.

Wouldn't aluminum cases warp in the over, or is it not that kind of oven?
nn_step
03-21-2006, 08:39 PM
Wouldn't aluminum cases warp in the over, or is it not that kind of oven?
no, it would have to be about three times as hot
Slayer2k3
03-21-2006, 08:39 PM
There are home-brew kits you can buy online, that use an ordinary kitchen oven and an aircompressor. The pro ovens, get a bit hotter than that, but not much i think.
zenzog
03-21-2006, 10:07 PM
I'd be interested in getting my V2000A done...
The scratches in it make me sad... can ya cover those up? :p
einCe
03-21-2006, 11:27 PM
I'd be interested in getting my V2000A done...
The scratches in it make me sad... can ya cover those up? :p
i can sand or grind them out yes, BUT it all depends if theres enough intrest in this for me to do it