powdercoating theory

luckysgarage said
Hopefully Leanna will chime in on this one.

TrailBeast said
No, it's not heavy paint.
Just 31 gallons of it. :D
(Aproximate 8 lbs per gallon devided into 250)

Powdercoat is literally powdered plasic that attches to the base metal magnetically and is then baked (Melted) on.

You can learn a ton about it here at the Powder Coating Institute website, and then go to the Publications tab at the top right of the page.
http://www.powdercoating.org/11/Our-Industry/What-is-Powder-Coating

TrailBeast has the best advice yet about The Powder Coating Institute -- they're the industry experts on the subject and are the best source for correct information about its formulation, history and use. Most people don't realize it's been around for nearly 50 years since it's only filtered down into the aftermarket / automotive venues over the last 10-15 years.

Snake said
ITSSSSSSSSSS over rated in my opinion.

Don ... once again you've just tossed out some random observation without any kind of basis in fact or without any kind of support from your own perspective. If you have a problem with my work on the Mickey Thompson valve covers that were donated to you by JamesDaytona I really wish you'd talk to me about it instead of posting these little jibes you've become fond of. Was it really the work that has you upset to the bone ... or the extra $60 the Post Office charged you????