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Almost seems a shame to paint them
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Re: Almost seems as shame to paint them
ya know, PJ1 makes a killer epoxy clear coat and I believe Advance offers something similar too if you're really serious about the "natural" look.
ya know, PJ1 makes a killer epoxy clear coat and I believe Advance offers something similar too if you're really serious about the "natural" look.
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I used Eastwood Satin Clear for the expansion tank when I found the great looking brass under the black paint. But what could be better than an [epoxy clear coat] mentioned by Kellysguy for a heavy use area like the pedals..........great lead.
I used Eastwood Satin Clear for the expansion tank when I found the great looking brass under the black paint. But what could be better than an [epoxy clear coat] mentioned by Kellysguy for a heavy use area like the pedals..........great lead.
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I used it for motorcycle deatail when a bike was old and dull. I'd shoot it from wheel to wheel (wheels too). It makes EVERYTHING nice and shiney and it doesn't yellow. I've never used the Eastwood stuf nor do I know anything about it, so I can't say it's better or worse. I think POR15 makes a clear too that's supposed to be as hard as the regular POR15. This is going off of memeory (which is REALLY bad nowadays) so I could be REALLY wrong about this. Check their site and see. If it does exsist, I'd got w/ the POR clear product as I like their rustproof paint. ( I really don't care for the grey though).
PJ1 will make a faded black m/c engine look BRAND NEW for a LONG TIME, rubber too.
I used it for motorcycle deatail when a bike was old and dull. I'd shoot it from wheel to wheel (wheels too). It makes EVERYTHING nice and shiney and it doesn't yellow. I've never used the Eastwood stuf nor do I know anything about it, so I can't say it's better or worse. I think POR15 makes a clear too that's supposed to be as hard as the regular POR15. This is going off of memeory (which is REALLY bad nowadays) so I could be REALLY wrong about this. Check their site and see. If it does exsist, I'd got w/ the POR clear product as I like their rustproof paint. ( I really don't care for the grey though).
PJ1 will make a faded black m/c engine look BRAND NEW for a LONG TIME, rubber too.
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Do they have a clear PC? I've never played with it before
Do they have a clear PC? I've never played with it before.
Do they have a clear PC? I've never played with it before
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Do they have a clear PC? I've never played with it before.
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Absolutely, clear PC is available in many gloss levels too. Many of the fancy, candy colors and other exotic PC finishes require clear topcoating for durability.
https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders/clear-powders.html
https://www.caswellplating.com/powder/index.html
Absolutely, clear PC is available in many gloss levels too. Many of the fancy, candy colors and other exotic PC finishes require clear topcoating for durability.
https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders/clear-powders.html
https://www.caswellplating.com/powder/index.html
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hmmmmmm, and my wife has SEVERAL large computer controlled kilns I can put stuff in........ might have to do a durability test....for "science" of course..
......"it's an experiment honey"......
I've always wanted to try PC, but I'd have to take my car apart and it's running right now. I'll get at it one day. I don't mees with motorcycles anymore. It's probably a good thing as I don't think I coud fit one in the kiln....
hmmmmmm, and my wife has SEVERAL large computer controlled kilns I can put stuff in........ might have to do a durability test....for "science" of course..
......"it's an experiment honey"......
I've always wanted to try PC, but I'd have to take my car apart and it's running right now. I'll get at it one day. I don't mees with motorcycles anymore. It's probably a good thing as I don't think I coud fit one in the kiln....
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I am thankful for sandblasters. Those parts, after being blasted clean dull silver, would look great with a black POR-15 semigloss finish. I have not tried the gray yet, but the silver POR-15 is fantastic for a contrasting look with black.
I am thankful for sandblasters. Those parts, after being blasted clean dull silver, would look great with a black POR-15 semigloss finish. I have not tried the gray yet, but the silver POR-15 is fantastic for a contrasting look with black.
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Sand blaster - absolutely. The first major tool in any shop should be an air compressor large enough to run air tools and preferably a media blaster. But the one tool that I consider the greatest advancement in my shop is powder coating. It's inexpensive, requires a VERY small air compressor and only an oven to cure the parts. No overspray, short drying time, and much more durable finish. My wife was so impressed she removed all the A/C defusers and window hinges and cranks in our house, sandblasted and powdercoated them. Our house is over 50 years old and these parts looked awful. Now they look as good as new and will last a long time. All I had to do was show her how.
Sand blaster - absolutely. The first major tool in any shop should be an air compressor large enough to run air tools and preferably a media blaster. But the one tool that I consider the greatest advancement in my shop is powder coating. It's inexpensive, requires a VERY small air compressor and only an oven to cure the parts. No overspray, short drying time, and much more durable finish. My wife was so impressed she removed all the A/C defusers and window hinges and cranks in our house, sandblasted and powdercoated them. Our house is over 50 years old and these parts looked awful. Now they look as good as new and will last a long time. All I had to do was show her how.
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great idea, never thought of that.
Dad went through a "flat black" Krylon phase about 35 years ago. I think he did some wrinkle finsih stuff in the house too.
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great idea, never thought of that.
Dad went through a "flat black" Krylon phase about 35 years ago. I think he did some wrinkle finsih stuff in the house too.
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You don't have to - just blast and PC. But I usually wash the parts and sometimes use Metal Wash from Eastwood. You don't have to do anything, but there's usually some dust let after blasting so washing is good. I've seen that Eastwood and other PC suppliers also sell a PC primer. It is applied with the PC gun and then flowed and partially cured in the oven before final PC application is done. It's supposed to provide the best adhesion and corrosion protection. I don't know when this is advised as most professional PC companies just blast, PC and cure. The best part is that it's fully cured in 20-30 minutes and one it cool enough to handle, it done. Much harder than liquid paints and much easier.
You don't have to - just blast and PC. But I usually wash the parts and sometimes use Metal Wash from Eastwood. You don't have to do anything, but there's usually some dust let after blasting so washing is good. I've seen that Eastwood and other PC suppliers also sell a PC primer. It is applied with the PC gun and then flowed and partially cured in the oven before final PC application is done. It's supposed to provide the best adhesion and corrosion protection. I don't know when this is advised as most professional PC companies just blast, PC and cure. The best part is that it's fully cured in 20-30 minutes and one it cool enough to handle, it done. Much harder than liquid paints and much easier.