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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by STALION
I'm a fan of PC...I did it to most of my motorcycle parts, and also my rims on my vette. I'm curious to know how you did it at home. I'm sure it's not difficult as long as you have all the right tools. If you don't mind sharing it with some of us DIY guys, I'd love to hear what you need...IE: specific spray gun, compressor (specific PSI), material, etc...

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This was not directed at me but:

You will an old oven large enuff to hold the item(s) Your kitchen oven would be a "bad" idea

then a kit like the one from eastwood " http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...-coat-kit.html "
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by meridock
This was not directed at me but:

You will an old oven large enuff to hold the item(s) Your kitchen oven would be a "bad" idea

then a kit like the one from eastwood " http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...-coat-kit.html "
Looking into this...good stuff!

Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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This is my project - I pick them up on Sunday from my powder coater.



I need to figure out what to do with the centers but they look good from the pics.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Rear.





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final fitment.
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