FEELER: Powder coating - Toyota Yaris Forums

PatrickJohnson · 07-16-2009, 01:37 PM

I'm thinking seriously about investing in a powder coating setup and I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in having some parts powdercoated for free so i can get a feel for the equipment and for practice. It's quite simple to do, so I don't think the quality will suffer from my newb-ness. Interest?

mikenacarato · 07-16-2009, 01:46 PM

im local, and wanting to find a powdercoater! if you need to test on parts, ill help out ;)

cali yaris · 07-16-2009, 02:03 PM

yeah you guys should hook up for sure!

I might have some parts to do, but I would pay for the work if it's reasonable.

candy blue supercharger anyone?

mikenacarato · 07-16-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

yeah you guys should hook up for sure!

well im not really into THAT sorT of thing garm....but im all in for meeting new people

PatrickJohnson · 07-16-2009, 03:33 PM

alright, it may be a couple months before I get the equipment, I'll keep you guys posted...

jetaimejsc · 07-16-2009, 03:40 PM

i would help out too, murfreesboro is not far from me, would not mind the road trip up there!

fortknox82 · 07-17-2009, 01:57 PM

Not to rain on anyones parade but i got into powdercoating back like 10-15yrs ago when it was starting to get popular through Eastwood for the common man. I have one of their kits and pretty much a well trained monkey can do it. Though I will admit a more high powered electric box on the newer commercialized models is a better setup. But for the low production stuff this one works fine.

Its funny someone brought this up as I was thinking about offering my services to people on the forum. I have to measure out this new oven I got though as I have not used it and im not sure how big I can go. I know in an old tiny oven i use to be able to do 16" rims this one is bigger so i think i can go 17" rims.

The thing with powder coating is stripping the material you are working with. Whether it be aircraft stripper or a bead blaster you gotta get it down to the raw surface for best results. Ive tried to powder over a painted surface or even an already powdered surface and its pretty tough with the "beginner" kit per say. But ive done it and its fun.

A nice super hard finish that will last a lifetime.

If you are going to get into this please make sure to do your research and get a good higher level kit.

SAKU · 07-17-2009, 02:57 PM

i'm down for a powder coated valve cover :)

07-16-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
PatrickJohnson Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	FEELER: Powder coating I'm thinking seriously about investing in a powder coating setup and I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in having some parts powdercoated for free so i can get a feel for the equipment and for practice. It's quite simple to do, so I don't think the quality will suffer from my newb-ness. Interest?

07-16-2009, 02:03 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	yeah you guys should hook up for sure! I might have some parts to do, but I would pay for the work if it's reasonable. candy blue supercharger anyone? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-17-2009, 01:57 PM	#7
fortknox82 New-Beeee Drives: 2009 Yaris 2dr Hatch Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lake Placid, FL 33852 Posts: 10	Not to rain on anyones parade but i got into powdercoating back like 10-15yrs ago when it was starting to get popular through Eastwood for the common man. I have one of their kits and pretty much a well trained monkey can do it. Though I will admit a more high powered electric box on the newer commercialized models is a better setup. But for the low production stuff this one works fine. Its funny someone brought this up as I was thinking about offering my services to people on the forum. I have to measure out this new oven I got though as I have not used it and im not sure how big I can go. I know in an old tiny oven i use to be able to do 16" rims this one is bigger so i think i can go 17" rims. The thing with powder coating is stripping the material you are working with. Whether it be aircraft stripper or a bead blaster you gotta get it down to the raw surface for best results. Ive tried to powder over a painted surface or even an already powdered surface and its pretty tough with the "beginner" kit per say. But ive done it and its fun. A nice super hard finish that will last a lifetime. If you are going to get into this please make sure to do your research and get a good higher level kit. __________________ Jason 2009 Yellow Yaris 2Dr Hatch 2008 Orange Suzuki M109R 2007 Silver Grand Cherokee Laredo V8

07-17-2009, 02:57 PM	#8
SAKU View User's Garage Drives: White 3-Door Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 161	i'm down for a powder coated valve cover :) __________________ Saku Ono leo24@cornell.edu

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07-16-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	im local, and wanting to find a powdercoater! if you need to test on parts, ill help out ;)

07-16-2009, 03:33 PM	#5
PatrickJohnson Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	alright, it may be a couple months before I get the equipment, I'll keep you guys posted...

07-16-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
jetaimejsc Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bville, TN Posts: 212	i would help out too, murfreesboro is not far from me, would not mind the road trip up there!