Powder Coating

[SilverShadow]

(Admin- I'm not sure whether this tread is in the right forum??)

Guys,

Im thinking of getting my rocker cover and inlet manifold powder coated in black.

I was wondering what is the going rate for getting both the items done?

And can anyone suggest a good place to get this done from near Heathrow (West London)

any feedback would be much appriacited

Cheers!

[SilverShadow]

Come guys!

There should be a few peeps that have got this done???

[dazleeds]

best bet is find a whell refurb place fella

they should be able to sort it for ya

failing that do some diy and spray it

[SilverShadow]

I sprayed the rocker cover last time with some heat resistant paint after a while it just peeled off!

So its gona be a powder coat mission this time round!!

[DaveD]

most people seem to spray with ht paint and have good results...how long did it take to start peeling

[SilverShadow]

most people seem to spray with ht paint and have good results...how long did it take to start peeling

Say within 2/3 months

I was looking at a item on frost.co.uk whicj i am going to use to paint the bottom end?

[DaveD]

mines been going for two months with no sign as yet..

do a search on the forum for "harley paint" as i remember people having good results from that

[bottlecapE30]

if you spray it make sure it is real clean first i steel wooled mine first then painted and clear coat over the color.... it is a pain but you end up with good results

[mrLEE30]

if you sprayed it with heat ressitant paint then no way it should peel. if it did you didn't prepare the surface correctly and you didn't use the correct primer.

no need to poweder coat unless you have a load of cash you wish to spunk up the wall!!

failing that get it sprayed at a bodyshop, will still be cheaper then powdercoat

mrlee

[Patm3]

the cheapest and best i have seen if you are based in london that is, is my mate paul, and his prices are good have a look at his website and you can contact him by email, but the website has just been set up.

http://maddoggsyndicate.com/4.html

will be getting my rocker cover and stuff done over the next couple of weeks.

[SilverShadow]

will be getting my rocker cover and stuff done over the next couple of weeks.

Bajandaan have you been given any prices for painting the rocker cover and inlet manifold??

[Patm3]

£50 for both, not sure how good or bad that was and i had a choice of colours.

[SilverShadow]

£50 for both, not sure how good or bad that was and i had a choice of colours.

I think that is a good price, I also just found out that there is a place down the road from where i work that also do this, i'm going to try popping in and get a price from them aswell.

[appletree]

Go to Metal magic in Barnsley £25 per item, Dipped, blasted, and powder coated any colour and Laqured!

They did my wheels and i was very impressed, as it happens am getting a cam cover and inlet manifold done there very soon, black. but am gonna mill the top of the grooves so there smooth rather than that pitted effect!

[SilverShadow]

OK guys just went and dropped the two items (inlet manifold and the rocker) to this place down the road from where I work. Rainbow Metal Sprayer Ltd, West Drayton

It sounded like the guy knew his stuff.

Basically the guy didn't recommend in going though the powder coat way and had suggested to go for a chemical stain route. He showed me an example and looked pretty good, and said that it is more durable and that it bonds better than powder coat. This stain is normally used on ovens and bar-b-q's, so it will stand the heat.

The basic principal is that he will clean (dipped in acid), shot blasted and then 3 layers of the stain.

The price he's given is £40, and should be ready by next week Wednesday/Thursday

He was going to charge more as I wanted to get some detailing done (silver strips) but I thought I could give that a go my self.

When I get the 2 items back next week I will post some pics up!!

Any feedback??

[m-dtech]

my missus works for a powder coating company most parts on the bmw are powder coated.

[SilverShadow]

Hi guys

Picked up the rocker & inlet manifold over the weekend. Was very impressed with the work and quality.

I went for the metal stain option as the guy was saying its more longer lasting then powder coating.

First the items were dipped, then shot blasted and then 3 coats of the paint and baked, all in all £50

Some pics: unfortunatly the quality of pics dont do justice.











Hope this helps!

The details of the place:

Clive
Rainbow Spray Services
5, Iron Bridge Rd, West Drayton,
Middlesex UB7 8HY
Tel: 01895 430852

[DanThe]

That rocker cover looks quality mate
But I bet you wished you'd have smoothed the casting marks out of the inlet,
Might look into this process for some of my parts

[maxfield]

[SilverShadow]

mmmmmmmm, I thought of that afterwards, it was my first time! lol

[HartgeH27]

Looks good Jags !!!

Nice one ....................

[SilverShadow]

I ddnt realy notice that.

By the way the lines and emblem needs to be polished yet.

[SilverShadow]

Maxfield that looks nice mate, what finish is that???

[maxfield]

How you mean finish as in colour. its nogaro silver

[SilverShadow]

is it a powder coat finish? High gloss?