Anyone know about powder coating?

V8TOYTRUCK · Jun 10, 2005

I am about to fab up something for myself (which I will share with you guys later) and was looking to get it coated. Its a clear coating that lets the base material (steel) shine through. Its pretty thick, so I am assuming its a type of clear powder coat. I am looking to coat about 28' of 3''x3'' steel. Wondering if anyone on CPF knew what the specific name for that coating is and the ballpark price of the process?

DBrier · Jun 10, 2005

You have it right, it is powder coating. It comes in as many colors as paint, including clear. It is a tough coating that is baked onto the metal. It is applied with a spray gun and uses and electrostatic charge to attract the poweder to the metal. The powder "melts" in the oven creating a nice smooth tough coating.
Price depends on size and prepwork.
To find your local powder coaters, check with custom motorcycle and auto shops.

Anyone know about powder coating?

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