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Need info on powder coating [message #29793] Sat, 30 September 2006 06:29 Go to next message
Bill Epstein is currently offline  Bill Epstein
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Thinking of repairing an aluminum plate that's about to be powder coated with JB Weld. Their website says JB Weld is an insulator, not a conductor.
Powder coat hits say the article to be coated gets grounded to process.
Gonna work?

Re: Found it, thanks nt [message #29794 is a reply to message #29793] Sat, 30 September 2006 09:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: Found it, thanks nt [message #29795 is a reply to message #29794] Mon, 02 October 2006 08:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Powder coating is an electrostatic process. Kinda like when you rub a ballon on your hair and it pulls your hair up towards it.

I've never heard of using JB Weld in a powder coat process. Whatcha up to, Bill?


Re: Found it, thanks nt [message #29796 is a reply to message #29795] Tue, 03 October 2006 14:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bill Epstein is currently offline  Bill Epstein
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had a few mistakes like too-deep counter sinks and an unwanted hole to fill.

Dropped off the 12x17 top plate and 3x17 rear panel at the powder coater today. $20 bucks. Why paint?

It's for the '45' amp I posted about a few weeks ago.

Re: Found it, thanks nt [message #29797 is a reply to message #29796] Wed, 04 October 2006 08:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Definitely. Powder coated finishes are better looking and more durable too.


Re:JB Weld has problems [message #29799 is a reply to message #29797] Wed, 04 October 2006 18:00 Go to previous message
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You know that epoxy uses heat to cure. It took the 400 degree flash-off but shrunk.So the little repairs show up. Really looks great, overall, tho'.

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