Dumb question on powder coating

Cobey · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:06 pm Post subject: Dumb question on powder coating

I am looking at some parts that the owner claims have been stripped and powder coated. All well and good, but there is a problem - I don't know what powder coating looks like. They could be rattle canned or latex house paint for all I can tell.

So, what can I look for to help identify if the parts are truely powder coated? (They are black in color BTW.)

Thanks!
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55reasons · Samba Swamp Cooler Joined: December 31, 2003 Posts: 942

It's hard to tell in pictures but sometimes you can tell by the larger, rounder bumps (orangepeel) on powdercoated parts that weren't heated adaquately enough. Black makes it hard in pics to, but the surface should appear VERY uniform in color,texture, and finish.

If it has any sharp edges, the powdercoat usually smoothes them out as well.

Cobey · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:48 pm Post subject:

Luckily, I don't have to use pics only. I can go handle the items and get a good look at them. I just don't know what it is I should look for.
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55reasons · Samba Swamp Cooler Joined: December 31, 2003 Posts: 942

If you get hands on, you shouldn't be able to put a dent or scratch on the piece with your fingernail, it should be very dense, smooth and uniform. The thickness is the key.

Cobey · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks Chad! Smile

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55reasons · Samba Swamp Cooler Joined: December 31, 2003 Posts: 942

n/p man.

vwken · Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2004 12:25 am Post subject:

So then I should have my beetle pan powdercoated instead of a normal paint application if I want it to stay better looking?

ekimthemad · Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2004 9:07 am Post subject:

Powder coating is actually on the soft side and will show scratches rather easy compared to say laquer. If it's gloss black and you rub your finger over it and look real close you will actually see real fine scratch marks in it. A coat of good non abrasive wax should cover most of it up though. Powder will typically also tend to feel thicker than what normal paint will. If you have a newer car more than likely the wheels on it are powder coated or any newer patio furniture. You can go look at something like that for comparison. If the piece is relatively flat it will probably also show some orange peel. Just depends on how good the person was that applied it. That's about all I can think of for now.

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