Powder Coating on Oahu

[filipinofreak]

I have a Phantom that I want to get powder coated at the end of January. Anyone know of a shop willing to do such a small job? The old anno needs to be stripped and I would like it if they didn't take off too much metal while doing it. I'll do some calling around, but its nice to know who people trust with their markers. Thanks!

[Koa]

most people i know just DIY and leave on the old anno

but oven cleaner can take off old anno....just its scary

[jasoncm2]

oven cleaner!! its the pits

[filipinofreak]

You can PC over anno? If so, then I'm getting myself one of those cheap powder coaters and a toaster oven 

[hawaiianking]

im one of the diy'ers.  depending on the final color you want i would suggest bead blasting the anno off. i hand sanded and polished this cocker then sprayed a transparent red. the asa is a stock red anno piece.  i wanted to try and match the red. i use a Hotcoat Pro Model 1100 System from Eastwood.  The powder (transparent red) i got from Rosey's Powder Coating.  transparents show the base metal underneath. some tips: use denatured alcohol to degrease before masking. mask off before pre baking using heat temp tape and aluminum foil. I suggest pre baking the piece to about 400-450.  then allow the piece to cool off. dont not touch the piece.  when cool spray (and pray) the piece.  i also suggest removing the masking before baking.  becareful the powder will dust off.  powder collects at the edges of the masking making the finish shitty.  you can apply some powder to masked areas.  then bake 25-30 mins at 400-450. let cool completely before touching.  chase any threads that may have been powdered. all done

[filipinofreak]

Thanks for the tips! I've wanted to get one of those cheap systems for a long time. I don't have much room in my place, so I'm gonna get an airless powder coating system. Like this Craftsman gun http://www.jamesriser.com/Machinery/PowderCoating/Testing.html