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Old Nov 26, 2020 | 02:55 PM
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Just did the axle back Corsa sport. Ordered the black tip but they were out, and the cost of the black tips were 235.00 extra. I thought i'd order the chrome and have the tips coated for 90.00 from a local shop, but they were 3 weeks out. I wanted to get into powder coating and though for the 75.00 harbor freight setup i'd try it myself.







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Old Nov 26, 2020 | 03:41 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2020 | 04:44 PM
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Wow looks great, love the finish
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Old Nov 26, 2020 | 04:47 PM
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Nice job! It is addictive. As long as you follow the steps correctly it’s easy to get very good results.
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Still like the chrome/high polished tips better, but nice job powder coating yours black. Looks really good on the car.
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Old Nov 26, 2020 | 10:34 PM
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Turned out good
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Looks great! Let us know how it holds up. When I was looking to get mine powder coated I had a powder coater tell me he wouldn't do it because the powder coating wouldn't hold up. He said the tips get to hot and the regular powder coating will soften at temps around 400F. I had no idea how hot the tips can get so I went with a ceramic coating. $100.
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Old Nov 27, 2020 | 08:53 AM
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Yeah but how much for the toaster ovens????
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Originally Posted by 62RPO582
Looks great! Let us know how it holds up. When I was looking to get mine powder coated I had a powder coater tell me he wouldn't do it because the powder coating wouldn't hold up. He said the tips get to hot and the regular powder coating will soften at temps around 400F. I had no idea how hot the tips can get so I went with a ceramic coating. $100.
The rear fascia that surrounds them would melt if that were true. I doubt they get anywhere near the curing temperatures for the powder coat.
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OP, that turned out well. Where is AZ are you located?
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Originally Posted by yellow2007
Yeah but how much for the toaster ovens????
lol, i got them from auction nation. one cost me 10.00 and the other was 17.00


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OP, that turned out well. Where is AZ are you located?
I17 and Carefree, you're in Mesa?
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Yes sir., Welcome to the CF
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Old Nov 27, 2020 | 06:13 PM
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Thank you.
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Great job! they look great
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Old Nov 28, 2020 | 03:24 PM
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Those look great! Good work.

How do they hold up to the heat?
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Old Nov 28, 2020 | 03:53 PM
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So far no problems, but i just did them the other day. I can't imagine the tips get that hot.
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Yes. I like. Also hides the black carbon that builds up.
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Certainly nice, but correct prep and ultra hi-temp paint works too. I did so on my '18 without issue and it's been fine for the last four years (okay, I was lazy and didn't bother with taking things apart)
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Hope the standard powder coating holds up. I would have had them hi temp ceramic coated instead.
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