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LanceO
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 Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject: Question about blasting and powder coating vert frame ('79) |
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Hey guys! I finally removed the frame from my '79 convertible to have it sandblasted (actually, glass-blasted) and then powder coated.
The guy who is doing the work looked at it, and he's a little concerned about the hard plastic rings in some of the joints. (Well, we think they're plastic - they may be rubber?) Regardless, he thinks they could melt in the oven post-coat. He was pretty sure they'd be fine since they seemed hard and durable enough, but he's just being cautious.
Anyone had experience with this? |
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69 Jim
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torsionbar
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powdercoat oven can be up to 400 F inside. i wouldn't put anything plastic or rubber in there.
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LanceO
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| Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| torsionbar wrote: |
| powdercoat oven can be up to 400 F inside. i wouldn't put anything plastic or rubber in there. |
Then any guesses on how people are powder coating their frames? Are they disassembling the whole thing? |
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69 Jim
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| Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:05 am Post subject: |
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| LanceO wrote: |
| torsionbar wrote: |
| powdercoat oven can be up to 400 F inside. i wouldn't put anything plastic or rubber in there. |
Then any guesses on how people are powder coating their frames? Are they disassembling the whole thing? |
Call Chucks for the best advice. |
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zadieman
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| Look at Flyboats pics and get his advice. Really cool guy and full of knowledge. FYI |
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grahamcabriolet
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| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Question about blasting and powder coating vert frame ('79) |
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Hi Lance,
A while ago you had your cabriolet top frame powder coated and you discussed it her on TheSamba. Did the hinge washers cope with the heat in the end? I ask as I'm just about to have my 1302 karmann cabriolet top frame powder coated and have the same concern.
Regards
Graham
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heimlich 
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:41 am Post subject: Re: Question about blasting and powder coating vert frame ('79) |
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If you've already removed the frame just take the rest of the pieces off as well. You've already gone so far. It's only a little further. Then you know you get every nook and crevice.
There is a Body and Paint forum here. For these questions it might be better suited there.
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