$45 Powder Coating gun

[bakirkwold]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Craftsman-Powder-Coat-Coating-System-/320682565407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aaa2b9f1f

Anyone used a gun like this? Looks like a great deal!

[GateKeeper]

I read up on it, still need to bake the parts in an over at 400 deg. Sounds like a neat item

Manufacturer's Description

Apply a durable, protective coating to any metal component quickly, easily and safely. Coating is electrostatically applied, then just place coated item in a 400 deg. oven to cure and you're done. Fast and environmentally friendly, coating is chip and chemical resistant. System features internal air generation (no compressor needed.) Variable speed switch.

Powder-coating can be applied to iron, steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and also chrome-plated surfaces. The Craftsman Powder Coat system will allow you to obtain professional results at home at a fraction of the cost. Superior to aerosol and other liquid coatings in flexibility, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Over spray is simply swept up and disposed of in household refuse. The system includes the accessories, application gun, and detailed instructions. Powder-coating, like other high-quality coatings, can only be applied over a bare metal surface. Removing corrosion and old coatings can be easily accomplished with abrasive paper, wire brush, liquid paint stripper, or abrasive blasting. Once removed simply wipe with acetone or paint thinner, allow to dry, and coat. The only components you will need are an object to coat and an extra toaster oven or non food prep conventional oven

[bakirkwold]

Yup. I am using a toaster oven for little stuff. for big stuff ie valve cover I will try a heater.

[GateKeeper]

Now if I could find an oven big enough to put in a whole frame.......hehehehehehe

[bakirkwold]

I think you could do a section at a time with a small heater. But not sure.

[gpd211]

I got the one from harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/10-30-p...tem-94244.html It works great. Went and spent $20 on an ELECTRIC stove (don't wanna use gas here) and put it in the shed to bake in. The results have been really good so far.

[koolaid_kid]

I researched that Craftsman unit a couple of years ago when I was considering a powdercoating system. The consensus was to spend the extra money to get a better unit like the HF one. Uneven coating, small powder capacity, etc.

[850GT_Rider]

The consensus was to spend the extra money to get a better unit like the HF one.

Don't very often see that phrase!

[koolaid_kid]

Don't very often see that phrase!

Yeah, it felt weird. If you are a pro, certainly go with one of the $200-300 units. But for the home hobbyist, the HF should be fine. In many cases, you can find a similar unit in a different brand if the HF name just scares you off.