Bruce in Bangkok wrote:
On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:23:30 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:


On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:16:44 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:


Another thought that looked interesting. Somewhere recently, I saw a
DIY powder-coating that might do the trick. Friends had their frame
done professionally and liked the results. What I recall of the process
reminds me of a fired ceramic finish: Very tough and thick.

Do you have more information on the DIY powder-coating? I've got a
few things I'd like to try it on.


Try http://www.powdercoatingonline.com/h...dercorner.html for
basic information.

Apparently it is do-able in a standard oven but the devil is in the
preparation and applying the coating.
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)


I would think about it carefully before deciding to powder coat a mast.

Besides the simple logistics of an oven large enough, the issuese of
weight aloft and the coating chipping due to mast flex would be stoppers.

Best protection for aluminum is a two part primer followed by a topcoat.

I've always had good sucess with Randoplate or EpiBond for the prime
coat. Tehn paint as desired.

It's lighter, won't crack or chip, won't have little divits where the
coating didn't stick, and is most likely a LOT cheaper.

For what it's worth...


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Richard

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