Powder Coating Questions

Metal Shop
#1

When I was certified for MIG welding @rlisbona spent some time with me regarding my questions about powder coating. I reviewed the oven with him and I now have an item that I would like to powder coat. I have acquired the powder that I want to use on my own. The piece itself is about the size of a shoe box (it is a console bracket for a radio in an old car). In fact, I have two of them, an old one that I would like to test on and a second one that is going to be used in the car.

The questions are:

  1. Is the gun and pancake compressor in the shop, ready to use?

  2. Do I need to actually spray the item outside and then bring in and place it in the oven (might be tricky when windy or raining)?

  3. If spraying has to be done outside, is there a preferable location with an outlet to plug in the compressor?

  4. Has there been a class of late to offer tips on technique?

  5. Anyone willing to assist?

Thanks
Bob

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#2

Hey Bob can you come to metal shop meeting Saturday at noon. I had Jim’s quick overview of powder coating a few years ago but Im terrible at remembering details until I actually do it myself a few times. Someone should be able to go over it with you at the meeting.

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#3

Sounds like a great plan. See you then.