Powder Coating

[drohweder]

Can you poweder coat aluminum??? I picked up some M/T valve covers for my sbc, stripped them and want to get the painted up. If PC is not an option what paint have you found that works well on AL and high temps???

Thanks, Dan

 

[FirstToy]

You can powdercoat aluminum fine.

 

[desertdude]

As another option, Wenol - will polish aluminum to a shiny glass like finish.

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/orforwen.html

 

[usmcruiser]

You can powder coat most anything as long as it doesnt burn up or melt while being cooked.

 

[Gumby]

I kinda needs to conduct electricity for the powder to stick well.

The kids and I have been powder coating the Hell out of our shop truck's engine bay. Today we took apart the alternator, sand blasted it, and powder coated it cast aluminum. Probably could have just clear coated it, but it looks nice and won't corrode again.

Power steering resivour and brackets are about all that's left unless we tear down the York we just installed on it.

 

[78crzr]

You can also preheat parts to get better film build if you are having trouble with Electrostatic attraction. Film builds quickly this way though so take it easy and cust your normal coating passes in about 1/3.

 

[drohweder]

As another option, Wenol - will polish aluminum to a shiny glass like finish.

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/orforwen.html

How will the polished AL hold up to the heat? I've got some wenol at home--awesome stuff I use on the wifes wheels.

 

[desertdude]

I saw first hand Roadnoiz40- his work on their vintage FJ40 valve cover was most impressive. He is a master with that goop... it almost looked laquered it was such a fine finish. I ordered a tube and will use it the next chance I get.

 

[drohweder]

I think I will do a little test patch on the valve covers tomorrow. They would look pretty sweet all shiny--bling bling

 

[macneill]

I agree. You can powdercoat pretty much anything that won't melt.

These guys did my wheels:

www.actionpowdercoat.com

Great shop and a great group of guys.

 

[Exiled]

When I restored my INTI roof rack about a year ago, I had to do some research on powdercoating aluminum. I briefly considered anodizing, but ended up talking to a very knowledgeable local powdercoater. Since then, he's done a bunch of little parts on my Cruiser and I'm getting ready to do both bumpers, as soon as I finish the mods on my ARB bullbar.

 

[desertdude]

Exiled- is your powdercoater in AZ ?

 

[drohweder]

Did a little test patch using Wenol. Its going to be a lot more prep work and elbow greas but I think it should work well. I'll be sure to take before and after shots.

Dan

 

[Exiled]

Exiled- is your powdercoater in AZ ?

No, I wish! (that would mean I was living in AZ again)

It's in Hutto, Texas, northeast of Austin, near Round Rock.

 

[desertdude]

No, I wish! (that would mean I was living in AZ again)

It's in Hutto, Texas, northeast of Austin, near Round Rock.

Thanks, and yeah too bad...

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Dan, my Wenol just arrived. I will be doing my valve cover soon and will post a few pics as well