<VV> RE:powdercoating moisture

[grant young]

<< but if there's a delay between sandblasting and
powder coating (especially if the parts need to be transported from one
business to another, and then sit in the shop), the moisture is already in
and on the surface of the metal. The powder coat does slow the oxidation
process down, but it's still there>>

>From personal experience...one should always bake the part to be coated before coating it and apply the powder while the part is still warm. This makes for a smoother coating and reduces the chance of moisture of other aromatics getting trapped under the powder. It also reduces the final cook time.

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