questions about powder coating calipers
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questions about powder coating calipers
I just discovered that I have a friend who works for a company that has the ability to powder coats things! My friend offered to powder coat my calipers, but first I wanted to ask you guys some questions.
First of all, let me see if I under stand the process. I give him my calipers. The paint is applied to the caliper by giving the paint a negative charge and positively charging the caliper. So in essence the paint will stick to the caliper like a magnet. Finally the caliper is placed in an oven and the paint is baked onto the caliper? I'm sure this is a crude understanding of the process, but is that basically how it goes?
Questions I have about the process:
1) Is there any way to damage the caliper if this is done incorrectly? Do you have to be careful not to paint certain parts of the caliper? (ie. bleeder valve, piston, etc?)
2) His company powder coats bike parts, is there anything special he needs to know?
3) I'm guessing I will need a rebuilt kit (piston seal / boot, sealing washers). Where would I find one?
4) What gets powder coated generally? Just the caliper body and the caliper bracket?
I think that's all I have for now. I really appreciate the help!
First of all, let me see if I under stand the process. I give him my calipers. The paint is applied to the caliper by giving the paint a negative charge and positively charging the caliper. So in essence the paint will stick to the caliper like a magnet. Finally the caliper is placed in an oven and the paint is baked onto the caliper? I'm sure this is a crude understanding of the process, but is that basically how it goes?
Questions I have about the process:
1) Is there any way to damage the caliper if this is done incorrectly? Do you have to be careful not to paint certain parts of the caliper? (ie. bleeder valve, piston, etc?)
2) His company powder coats bike parts, is there anything special he needs to know?
3) I'm guessing I will need a rebuilt kit (piston seal / boot, sealing washers). Where would I find one?
4) What gets powder coated generally? Just the caliper body and the caliper bracket?
I think that's all I have for now. I really appreciate the help!
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1) Yes, you must mask openings.
2) Yes, Heavy track use will produce very high temps.
3) http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000.html
4) Yes.
cad plating is a better option if you plan heavy track use.
Rick already offers the PC service with less hassle and downtime.
2) Yes, Heavy track use will produce very high temps.
3) http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000.html
4) Yes.
cad plating is a better option if you plan heavy track use.
Rick already offers the PC service with less hassle and downtime.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by cdelena
[B]1) Yes, you must mask openings.
2) Yes, Heavy track use will produce very high temps.
3) http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000.html
4) Yes.
cad plating is a better option if you plan heavy track use.
[B]1) Yes, you must mask openings.
2) Yes, Heavy track use will produce very high temps.
3) http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000.html
4) Yes.
cad plating is a better option if you plan heavy track use.
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You must also remove all perishable parts (rubber, etc) before the process begins. Then they have to be replaced after the powder-coating process is complete. Powder-coating will burn after heavy track use.
The brake calipers require an extra heavy powder coat, which will also interfere with the seating of the pads. So that area also should be masked off.
The brake calipers require an extra heavy powder coat, which will also interfere with the seating of the pads. So that area also should be masked off.
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