I have a new pro 13 ...has anyone powder coated their running boards with the glue in it sill will it effect it or what???
powder coat running boards with glue still in?
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Mine were done glue in. 86 miles on it so far and so good
Since the ends are also riveted in.. the glue will not move and will re-solidify.
BUT.... BIG BUT.. Make sure that your powdercoater is paying attention to the bake time on the part and that your powder coater is not "burning off" any dirt/oils in a hot oven before powder coating.... Or your parts will become soft and bendable.
MAX 350 oven temp for low cycle times... with low temp powders.
from a Previous thread.
BUT.... BIG BUT.. Make sure that your powdercoater is paying attention to the bake time on the part and that your powder coater is not "burning off" any dirt/oils in a hot oven before powder coating.... Or your parts will become soft and bendable.
MAX 350 oven temp for low cycle times... with low temp powders.
from a Previous thread.
When you had the 4 sets done, did they use a normal process at 400 degrees or did you make sure they were baking at 350? I am having trouble finding someone in my area that uses low temp powders
Where are you in N.Cal?
Heat time is as critical as the temp... some pow coaters will put them in with fence posts and tractor parts... and kill the heat treat of the aluminum.
I know some of you think that this is "BS" but I've watched rails ruined and other parts turned soft... A good powdercoater is worth the energy to find.
Some have good powdercoaters... some dont.
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Heat time is as critical as the temp... some pow coaters will put them in with fence posts and tractor parts... and kill the heat treat of the aluminum.
I know some of you think that this is "BS" but I've watched rails ruined and other parts turned soft... A good powdercoater is worth the energy to find.
Some have good powdercoaters... some dont.
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I did mine with .7 of a mile, sled was still brand new. Hit 1100 miles on the weekend. No visible signs of weekening or damage
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http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320379
Here's the thread I started on it
Also I ride with another 13 Pro rmk LE on Saturday. I did some inspecting a few times to compare. Snow does not build up on the powder coated parts half as bad as the stock painted or bare aluminum parts
Here's the thread I started on it
Also I ride with another 13 Pro rmk LE on Saturday. I did some inspecting a few times to compare. Snow does not build up on the powder coated parts half as bad as the stock painted or bare aluminum parts
POR-15
Sounds like you have a good quality shop... I've seen some that are not so lucky.
As an alternative to powder coating... I've had great luck with this paint.
POR-15 in black...
If you sandblast or etch the part before ... this stuff is a durable as any powder coat that I've seen...
http://www.thefinishedlook.com/PartsDetail.cfm?Product=3
Although the description says "POR-15 is sensitive to UV light (sun) and must be top coated before prolonged exposure to sunlight."
I've not had a problem with this... when stored ... my sled is indoors or under its cover... The limited amount of sunlight it sees will not cause problems... I have a truck bumper that was coated many years ago... always exposed to sun... a bit of dulling but no problem with the finish itself.
Plus... you put this stuff on with a paintbrush and it flows out nice and smooth...
They are based out of Sacto... so you would have it in one day...
Sounds like you have a good quality shop... I've seen some that are not so lucky.
As an alternative to powder coating... I've had great luck with this paint.
POR-15 in black...
If you sandblast or etch the part before ... this stuff is a durable as any powder coat that I've seen...
http://www.thefinishedlook.com/PartsDetail.cfm?Product=3
Although the description says "POR-15 is sensitive to UV light (sun) and must be top coated before prolonged exposure to sunlight."
I've not had a problem with this... when stored ... my sled is indoors or under its cover... The limited amount of sunlight it sees will not cause problems... I have a truck bumper that was coated many years ago... always exposed to sun... a bit of dulling but no problem with the finish itself.
Plus... you put this stuff on with a paintbrush and it flows out nice and smooth...
They are based out of Sacto... so you would have it in one day...
Has anyone had the powder coating chip off the running boards?? I did mine with them glued in and had no troubles with that, but where i have my feet most of the time the coating is chipping of the top of the spikes. It is even chipping off a little on the inside of the openings!
Yes mine is wearing off where my feet are Its not chipping but wearing. I can tell by shape of the powder coat. Edges are smooth not sharp. I have some chipping on the spindles from impacts with willows though
I am in Chico. I have discused some stuff before with you about tracks. I ride with Jesse often
I got some running boards off a 2013 that I am going to put on my 2011. I have talked to 4 different powder coaters in chico that dont do low temp stuff.
Could I have the boards anodized?
One of the powder coaters i did talk to said he could do the boards separate but everyone says that they cant guarentee the work for lower heat
I've PM'd you.
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