<VV> Powder Coating

[Andy Clark]

Bob, find a full-service powder-coater.
By that I mean find one that does the sandblasting as well as the powder
coating. Some do not.
Ferrous metals almost instantly start to corrode at the molecular level when
stripped of their protective coat, and the longer it is between blasting and
powder coating, the more rust will develop. This has the potential for
producing flaking of the finish coat.
What happens is that the rust migrates under the powder coat and is usually
not noticed until a big chunk of the finish peels off. The rust underneath
is usually severe.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 6:48 PM
Subject: <VV> Powder Coating


> Hi,
>
> I'm putting together my to do list for my 66 convertible for this year and
> I'm considering getting the sheet metal powder coated. It was last painted
8
> years ago and needs some attention.
>
> Any pointers, do's and don'ts with respect to powder coating would be most
> appreciated
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob 66 180 convertible (and enough parts to build 3 cars!)