The reason for cleaning prior to blasting is so that you don’t drive contamination into your part. Same thing with automotive finishing. You can end up with a real nightmare by not cleaning first. 👍🏻
Where are you working that you’re wearing an insulated snowmobile suit are you in Alaska? I’m looking at maybe starting a business and saw your information is helpful thank you
Yes, it can leave "tan lines" if your not careful. So I always hang the parts in an area that wont be affected. I mainly use a coat hanger because im ghetto. So i bend and affix the hanger in a way that its loose and the hanger isnt close to the sides of the part, if that makes sense. I know thats not a good explaination lol.
Just ordered a pro kit to spray my supercharger and brackets for my motorcycle (Suzuki Hayabusa)!! Quick question, at what psi do you blast the parts w garnet sand at on the receivers?
Good deal man. As far as blast pressure. Im really not sure. I usually just spray it at whatever the wall regulator is set at, so usually around 125 probably. It may vary some depending on the type of blaster you have. Its not going to matter to much really.
Its worth a try but that sounds like really low pressure for blasting. Just try it and see what works. See how its affecting the surface of the material and adjust from there
A dedicated oven is ideal. You can do it in the home oven but itll stink up the house and itll smoke a little. Not sure if there is any lasting contamination to worry about.
You dont need to heat it before spraying. And i let it cool back to ambient temp after gas out. The product cures with heat. So with that being said I wouldnt want to spray onto a hot surface, because the product may start to cure before youre done spraying.
Ive got a 60 gal 5 horse 2 stage us general. They no longer sell it though. I use it for doing all over paint jobs on cars and run air sanders. But for just doing small parts like this, a 30 gal would prob be plenty.
I cant remember exactly. Probably somewhere between 16-20 psi. Theres a lot of variables. I would start there and do some test sprays on masking paper/cardboard.
Assuming the part was clean, it sounds like improper application. What caused that could be a variety of things (malfunctioning paint gun, improperly adjusted paint gun, improper air pressure, bad gun technique, improper spraying distance, etc). Sounds like the product wasnt applied "wet" enough.
The reason for cleaning prior to blasting is so that you don’t drive contamination into your part. Same thing with automotive finishing. You can end up with a real nightmare by not cleaning first. 👍🏻
Good info
It’s tedious as hell, just like powder coating. Helpful though thanks. Next steps finding a 92fs slide.
I just got into building and this looks way easier than I would have thought. Absolute game changer. Thanks for the video! Super helpful.
Yea its really not bad. Thanks for the support!
Perfect video thank you this is exactly what I was looking for to do my own Cerakote at home.
Glad you found it helpful.
Good video. You got a lot of talent with that spray gun. Finish looks perfect 👏
Thanks!
GR8 VID. Easy, SImple to the Point!! Thanx Dude!
👍👌 Thanks 4 the support!
Hadn't looked into DIY'n it or how it's done. Cool video.
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Appreciate the video. Could you go over the process of mixing the cerakote.
Can i use a small air compressor made for trucks etc.?
On parts this small, a small compressor (within reason) would probably work. As long as theres no moisture accumulating in it.
Can i sand it with like a 220 or 180 rather than sandblast?
Where are you working that you’re wearing an insulated snowmobile suit are you in Alaska? I’m looking at maybe starting a business and saw your information is helpful thank you
Thankfully no, lol. Im in NC. Thanks for the support
Solid vid great info. What do you to about the part where the hanger is hitting the piece you're spraying? Does it leave gaps?
Yes, it can leave "tan lines" if your not careful. So I always hang the parts in an area that wont be affected. I mainly use a coat hanger because im ghetto. So i bend and affix the hanger in a way that its loose and the hanger isnt close to the sides of the part, if that makes sense. I know thats not a good explaination lol.
I had no clue you could Cerakote at home, it'll be useful for a couple of car parts.
Yea for sure. I did my turbo housing
Great video gonna try this thanks
How soon after painting do you have to dry before putting it in the oven?
Needs to be in oven within 15 minutes after spraying
Just ordered a pro kit to spray my supercharger and brackets for my motorcycle (Suzuki Hayabusa)!!
Quick question, at what psi do you blast the parts w garnet sand at on the receivers?
Good deal man. As far as blast pressure. Im really not sure. I usually just spray it at whatever the wall regulator is set at, so usually around 125 probably. It may vary some depending on the type of blaster you have. Its not going to matter to much really.
@@ballsoutperformance I saw in another video to use 100 grit Garnet Sand and blast at 30-35 psi so I was curious.
Its worth a try but that sounds like really low pressure for blasting. Just try it and see what works. See how its affecting the surface of the material and adjust from there
Do you have a specific oven for this or is the kitchen oven on to use? I've heard it will ruin one if you use it fit for cooking food
A dedicated oven is ideal. You can do it in the home oven but itll stink up the house and itll smoke a little. Not sure if there is any lasting contamination to worry about.
C series is air dry and holds up
Do you need to heat the product before painting or let is cool after gassing ?
You dont need to heat it before spraying. And i let it cool back to ambient temp after gas out. The product cures with heat. So with that being said I wouldnt want to spray onto a hot surface, because the product may start to cure before youre done spraying.
@@ballsoutperformance thank your for the answer ! i'm ordering all products. any extra tips on needed cerakote products. mixers etc.
Not really. If you get the small mixing beaker they offer, it makes it easier to mix, because youre mixing such small quantities. Good luck
what compressor do you have for the sand blasting?
Ive got a 60 gal 5 horse 2 stage us general. They no longer sell it though. I use it for doing all over paint jobs on cars and run air sanders. But for just doing small parts like this, a 30 gal would prob be plenty.
@@ballsoutperformance thanks! I have the smaller 10 gallon compressor and it can't keep up at all while blasting.
Yea sandblasters, die grinders and things like that, really eat up air.
@@Dfwrich when you buy a compressor focus on the cfm rating, you usually want 20cfm and up if you can afford it. Also must be belt driven
So where can I get these Cerakote paints?
Cerakote.com
What ratio do you use I used 12 to 1
What psi do you spray with
I cant remember exactly. Probably somewhere between 16-20 psi. Theres a lot of variables. I would start there and do some test sprays on masking paper/cardboard.
I tried doing this myself and mine came out feeling like sand paper what did I do wrong
Assuming the part was clean, it sounds like improper application. What caused that could be a variety of things (malfunctioning paint gun, improperly adjusted paint gun, improper air pressure, bad gun technique, improper spraying distance, etc). Sounds like the product wasnt applied "wet" enough.
First time trying it
I watched your video I don’t know what went wrong