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Old 12-07-07, 05:18 AM   #1 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 12-07-07, 09:47 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Go back a page and you will find a heading called "POWDER COATING" its in southern wi. I think he is in DELAVEN wi.
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Old 12-07-07, 09:59 AM   #3 (permalink)
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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


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Old 12-07-07, 02:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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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.


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Old 12-07-07, 03:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 12-08-07, 06:38 AM   #6 (permalink)
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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.


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Old 12-08-07, 07:11 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Empire Powder Coating, http://www.empirepowdercoating.com W4037 State Highway 23 Fond du Lac,WI. They do nice work, very reasonable.
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Not sure if this is a repost that I did or not, so here it goes(done by motor sport) in delavan
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