[SEL] powdercoating engine parts? On Topic

[Steve W.]

Spent 12 years in a powder/liquid spray shop. Did LOT's of different
items. Engines are a bit of a problem because of the heat they generate.
If a powder cures at 400 degrees that is also the temperature it will
get soft at. Also it will start to burn and char at temperatures closer
to 500-600 degrees.  Now on the crankcases it shouldn't be a problem but
don't get it on the fins since it will hold in heat and could cause
damage to the engine.

Steve Williams
Near Cooperstown, New York


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bill at antique-engines.com>
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Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 8:37 AM
Subject: [SEL] powdercoating engine parts? On Topic


> I got a good used powdercoating setup, and have a good used oven in
the
> garage.
> Was going to use it for a few car parts - like suspension part and so
on,
> then got to thinking, what about the small engines, like the Maytag,
B&S,
> etc - anyone ever powdercoated any engines or parts?
> I could do anything that would fit into a standard 30" oven (of course
> they aren't 30" on the INSIDE!)
>
> Smaller flywheels are a good example, or fuel tanks because gas
doesn't
> seem to be hard on the powder like it is many paints.
>
> Has anyone else used powdercoating, what are their thought or
opinions,
> and specifically how it might relate to our toys - specifically,
engines.
>
>
> Bill
> Runnells, IA
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