Powder Coater in SE WI

Black Angus · 12-07-07, 05:18 AM

I'm at the point where I can begin to re-assemble the '72 FJ40 and am looking at options to anti-WI the vehicle.

I decided to Rust Bullet everything from the frame down - everything I've read says great product and I can touch up as needed as opposed to other options.

I have a variety of other parts (bumpers, license plate bracket, etc.) that I would prefer to powder coat.

Has anyone found a good quality, reasonably priced powder coater in SE Wisconsin? I'm located in Milwaukee and someone within in ~1 hour drive would be great.

On a similar note - painting springs - I've decided to go with a Hell Creek suspension. If I can't convince them to use POR or Rust Bullet at their shop (I'll give them the big salt/rust lecture interlaced with crying if need be) I'll repaint them.

Anyone painted their springs before? Paint assembled or disassembled? Any thing to consider?

mudracer · 12-07-07, 09:47 AM

Go back a page and you will find a heading called "POWDER COATING" its in southern wi. I think he is in DELAVEN wi.

archie · 12-07-07, 09:59 AM

here's a thread about shops in chicago area including one that is in the Zion, IL. area (not too far from you). Please post a review of your paint job so we can pass the good/bad word around about the quality of work from that particular shop. http://forum.ih8mud.com/il-windy-city-land-cruisers/148843-powdercoating-chicago.html

Hank · 12-07-07, 02:26 PM

I always did springs leaf by leaf. Painting them together is a waste of your energy and supplies. Ask for new center bolts when purchasing just in case reassembly is not in your favor. Center bolts are butter soft, remember not to pull the leaf packs together with them. Use C-clamps then snug the center pin.

Black Angus · 12-07-07, 03:45 PM

Mudracer - thanks for the reminder on the previous thread

Looks like there are 2 - 3 options:

J & J Powder Coating
2805 Ebenezer Ave Zion, Illinois 60099
(847) 731-3131

Motor Sports Powder Coating
Delevan
(262) 740-2030

Appleton - Prism?

I'm having an underseat gas tank and aux tank frabricated plus front and rear bumpers and a few other small pieces. I probably won't have these ready to go until late January. I'll see if I can divide the parts and try to compare results. I'll update when I have more.

Thanks again for the input!

ccoli · 12-08-07, 06:38 AM

I have had some motorcycle stuff done at Kettle Morraine Coatings in Jackson, WI. An ex neighbor owns the place and takes care of me there. Not sure how they handle walk ins, but if you want black, I am fairly sure they would be good to work with. I was very happy with the quality. Other colors might be more difficult, timewise and spendy wise.

Dublin · 12-08-07, 07:11 AM

Empire Powder Coating, http://www.empirepowdercoating.com W4037 State Highway 23 Fond du Lac,WI. They do nice work, very reasonable.

webelk6 · 12-14-07, 04:06 PM

Not sure if this is a repost that I did or not, so here it goes(done by motor sport) in delavan

12-07-07, 05:18 AM	#1
Black Angus IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu, PRC and Milwaukee Posts: 27	Powder Coater in SE WI I'm at the point where I can begin to re-assemble the '72 FJ40 and am looking at options to anti-WI the vehicle. I decided to Rust Bullet everything from the frame down - everything I've read says great product and I can touch up as needed as opposed to other options. I have a variety of other parts (bumpers, license plate bracket, etc.) that I would prefer to powder coat. Has anyone found a good quality, reasonably priced powder coater in SE Wisconsin? I'm located in Milwaukee and someone within in ~1 hour drive would be great. On a similar note - painting springs - I've decided to go with a Hell Creek suspension. If I can't convince them to use POR or Rust Bullet at their shop (I'll give them the big salt/rust lecture interlaced with crying if need be) I'll repaint them. Anyone painted their springs before? Paint assembled or disassembled? Any thing to consider? __________________ '72 FJ40 - Current build '77 FJ40 - Next build

12-07-07, 09:47 AM	#2
mudracer IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: janesville,wi Posts: 11	powder coater Go back a page and you will find a heading called "POWDER COATING" its in southern wi. I think he is in DELAVEN wi.

12-07-07, 09:59 AM	#3
archie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NW side of chicago Posts: 1,051	here's a thread about shops in chicago area including one that is in the Zion, IL. area (not too far from you). Please post a review of your paint job so we can pass the good/bad word around about the quality of work from that particular shop. http://forum.ih8mud.com/il-windy-city-land-cruisers/148843-powdercoating-chicago.html __________________ 88 fj62 w 209k 94 80series 167k

12-07-07, 02:26 PM	#4
Hank IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WI TLCA# 17598 Posts: 676	I always did springs leaf by leaf. Painting them together is a waste of your energy and supplies. Ask for new center bolts when purchasing just in case reassembly is not in your favor. Center bolts are butter soft, remember not to pull the leaf packs together with them. Use C-clamps then snug the center pin. __________________ http://www.wohva.com Wisconsin Off Highway Vehicle Association http://www.lenzauto.com Need a truck? BDS suspension dealer 1990 FJ62 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 QC SLT SPORT 4X4 FOR SALE $12,500 EVERY OPTION AVAILABLE lt295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Bright RED, matching cab high truck cap, 5.9l 62,xxx miles, 3.90 gears, rear limited slip. PM me for details, will deliver! 2001 Honda Odyssey EX

12-07-07, 03:45 PM	#5
Black Angus IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu, PRC and Milwaukee Posts: 27	Mudracer - thanks for the reminder on the previous thread Looks like there are 2 - 3 options: J & J Powder Coating 2805 Ebenezer Ave Zion, Illinois 60099 (847) 731-3131 Motor Sports Powder Coating Delevan (262) 740-2030 Appleton - Prism? I'm having an underseat gas tank and aux tank frabricated plus front and rear bumpers and a few other small pieces. I probably won't have these ready to go until late January. I'll see if I can divide the parts and try to compare results. I'll update when I have more. Thanks again for the input! __________________ '72 FJ40 - Current build '77 FJ40 - Next build


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12-08-07, 06:38 AM	#6
ccoli IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 49	I have had some motorcycle stuff done at Kettle Morraine Coatings in Jackson, WI. An ex neighbor owns the place and takes care of me there. Not sure how they handle walk ins, but if you want black, I am fairly sure they would be good to work with. I was very happy with the quality. Other colors might be more difficult, timewise and spendy wise. __________________ 08 Tundra SR5 TRD

12-08-07, 07:11 AM	#7
Dublin IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Menasha, WI Posts: 14	Empire Powder Coating, http://www.empirepowdercoating.com W4037 State Highway 23 Fond du Lac,WI. They do nice work, very reasonable.

12-14-07, 04:06 PM	#8
webelk6 Brewers in '08! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: God's Country Posts: 690	seat brackets Not sure if this is a repost that I did or not, so here it goes(done by motor sport) in delavan Attached Images __________________ 04/75 fj40 slowly under resto...... build thread http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/99015-04-75-frame-off.html '94 FZJ80 (DJ81) with 14k gold emblems(wifes) '06 Tundra/Work Truck Model Iforce V-8 ( paint/estimating rig)

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