poeder coating valve covers
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Burning Brakes
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From: pensacola fl
powder coating valve covers
Does anyone know a ballpark price to have a set of valve covers powder coated in chrome. I just wanted to get a idea of cost before taking them to local painter to get an estimate.
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks,
Bill
Last edited by sweeet76; Jan 16, 2010 at 06:54 PM. Reason: spelling
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-‘17-‘18
I had mine done as they were painted over - had them blasted and coated, ran me $70.
BEFORE
AFTER
As "Pauldana" said - it's powder coated not chromed.
After checking the "1969 Stingray Guidebook" - it shows that 300 hp SB had stamped steel covers painted Chevy Orange and 350hp SB had finned cast aluminum. Mine's a 350hp so the coating was close as they didn't look too good after blasting. BB's had chrome.
BEFORE
AFTER
As "Pauldana" said - it's powder coated not chromed.
After checking the "1969 Stingray Guidebook" - it shows that 300 hp SB had stamped steel covers painted Chevy Orange and 350hp SB had finned cast aluminum. Mine's a 350hp so the coating was close as they didn't look too good after blasting. BB's had chrome.
Last edited by JW3101; Jan 16, 2010 at 11:45 PM.
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now... I could be wrong, but I do not believe you can power coat on chrome. chrome has to be done by electroplating. Two completely different jobs, so, do you want to powder coat? or chrome?
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, not a big chrome guy myself, I like more of the aluminum look... more modern look possibly?
ok... adding this.... on chrome bumper vets, I think maybe chrome would be better there... better match, I have a 79... so no chrome...
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Burning Brakes
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From: pensacola fl
Sorry about the mis information. My valve covers are actually aluminum but are showing signs of heat discoloration. I actually want to have them refinished with the aluminum powder coating. Thanks to everyone for taking time to reply.
Melting Slicks
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I've done a few chrome parts with our home setup and they have a very nice finish.
I'm no powder coating expert
Most of my info come form the company's that produce the powders
Neal
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pauldana, Not sure I understand your statement, chrome can be powder coated. If you want to change to a base color than blast the chrome and go with a base powder. There are powders that are meant to be sprayed over chrome, they're called translucent powders and when done right look something like an anodized part with a very deep glossy color.
I've done a few chrome parts with our home setup and they have a very nice finish.
I'm no powder coating expert
Most of my info come form the company's that produce the powders
Neal
I've done a few chrome parts with our home setup and they have a very nice finish.
I'm no powder coating expert
Most of my info come form the company's that produce the powders
Neal
misunderstanding of my statement,,, yes, you can put a powder coating ON chrome, but you can not do a powder coating OF chrome.
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Here is a pic of a master cylinder that I coated at home with "Eastwoods" chrome powder, I did not "smooth" the casting prior to coating and did not apply the clear which they recommend as a sealer - should have, since the brake fluid does react with the finish.
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I got the powder from Eastwood, 8oz for $15, and only used about two tablespoons:
http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...ve-chrome.html
I used a Craftsman gun which runs about $100 and does not require a compressor like a lot of the other systems out there. It does have a small powder contianer, so it does limit the amount of powder you can dispense.
http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...ve-chrome.html
I used a Craftsman gun which runs about $100 and does not require a compressor like a lot of the other systems out there. It does have a small powder contianer, so it does limit the amount of powder you can dispense.
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I got the powder from Eastwood, 8oz for $15, and only used about two tablespoons:
http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...ve-chrome.html
I used a Craftsman gun which runs about $100 and does not require a compressor like a lot of the other systems out there. It does have a small powder contianer, so it does limit the amount of powder you can dispense.
http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...ve-chrome.html
I used a Craftsman gun which runs about $100 and does not require a compressor like a lot of the other systems out there. It does have a small powder contianer, so it does limit the amount of powder you can dispense.
Ok...edit.... went to the web site, states 400 degrees, I wonder if that would melt things like plastic lens's? if not that would be cool...
Here are 3 reviews of the product from that web site:
"Great looking product.It is very simple to apply ,and good coverage. I am going to do alot of engine parts with this, Thanks"
"I did a brand new SBF allum intake manifold. It looked great for a few weeks till I changed jets and the fuel melted the powder coat and turned it into a mess. This coating is not as resilient as they say. I stripped it all off after 1 year using Permatex gasket remover. Came very clean with to coats, no sanding needed at all. I'm going back to base coat clear coat automotive base paints as they hold up better and look really nice."
this goes on nice and looks awesome when cured, but fades in sunlight after a short period time(6months). Works great for interior parts"
VR, did you bake your MC? and does it react to brake fluid just like regular paint?
thx
Last edited by pauldana; Jan 17, 2010 at 02:35 PM.
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I use a standard kitchen oven that I have in my shop (I use an extra unit as it makes the food taste funny) at 400 - 425 degrees depending on each powder. The gun has a negative clip that you attach to the part so you get the negative charge to attract the powder to the surface. The brake fluid has caused the MC to discolor. The powder recommends using a clear coat to seal but I did not use it (should have and will have to try in the future).
