Best Budget Powder Coating Set up!
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- čas přidán 24. 10. 2020
- I love being able to do all of my own work and I mean everything I can. For a while I have wanted to be able to powder coat but did not know too much about it or how hard the process would be and I am pleasantly surprised with this set up. I went to harbor freight and snagged their central machinery gun and ordered a few things online. After messing around with it and getting it going it is much easier to use than i initially had thought it would be! Tested a color from Eastwood called battle ship grey and came out pretty close to how i imagined.
I am not professional at powder coating but for my first time doing this i have come to the conclusion that anyone can do it!
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Didn't realise this could be done at home so affordably, this will inspire a lot of people.
Hope so! Would love to see others doing similar set ups 🔥😁
I’ve been order coating for 15 years. A professional will charge you a fortune and the quality is just not that different. I started with a HF system, was given an Eastwood system, but mostly use the HF. I did add an additional hole in the air tube; just drill in through to existing hole and out the other side. I bought two toaster ovens from a thrift store for $15 dollars each. I don’t have room for a big oven so I built a box out of duct board. It’s two layers thick, and three on the top. I took one toaster oven apart and put the elements inside. It’s large enough to cover a tire rim. It’s not fancy, but it works. There’s a trick; if you want something smooth that’s textured like case iron or aluminum sand it as smooth as you can and then powder coat it Fairly thick. Let it cool completely and then wet sand it as smooth as you like. Heat the part to around 150 degrees and recoat it while warm. Them bake it as per the instructions. Good job! Keep it up!
You prefer the harbor freight gun over the east wood?
Great videos man. You’re going places. Keep up the good work and you’ll be there.
*picks up part*
This came out sooooo good!!! I'm amazed!!
*drops part*
Ooowwww thats hot
*repeat 5 times*
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 accurate, I was excited to get the masking and plugs off 😅😅😅
I love these, I might end up buying the whole set lol
Well worth it IMO to be able to do this stuff at home! 🔥😁
this was sick, great vid dude
Thanks my man 🔥😁
I’m definitely gonna be trying this out for myself 😅 Thanks!!
Well worth it 🔥😁
Didn't realize how affordable it is. Looks like fun. Get some old welding gloves!
Not a bad idea! Some small oven mitts or something lol
Annnd new addition to the list of stuff I need to buy
Well worth it 🔥🙌
Friend in the Air Force said that they have been Using that technique to powder coat jets for years. Looks fun.
Eyyy good to hear! It's a fun little job to be able to do in the garage 😁🔥
So few things as i have been researching this. Heating a part to about 100 degrees help. Start with the small crevasses first to keep the Faraday effect down. For curing you wait until the part hits the 450 temp than start a twenty minute or package recommended time.
I had a ton of small brackets and random bits and pieces that I really wanted to powder coat. But it was just not in the "budget". I can totally see this set up in my future though. Super cool!
Much more affordable than I had initially thought 🔥😁 and definitely super concentrated to be able to do this at home 🔥😁
@@Smeedia I need the little PCB transformer fitted inside this can't seem to find it anywhere
Cool video. Try setting your pressure to the recommended psi WHILE pulling the gun trigger (how I learned to do it with a paint gun). Bonus points for doing this before you fill it up with media 🙃. Can't wait to see this motor finished! 🤙
Sammmmme, and I tried with 10PSI as it said but not enough powder was coming out 😅
Hey doesn’t have to look professional as long as you’re having fun and learning! May need to get my own set up to do my own! Great video!
The outcome is up to my standard, looks solid 🔥😁 and well worth snagging one! 😁
@@Smeedia that’s all that matters and you save a pretty penny!
Whaaaaaat!!!! That’s cool as hell!
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Definitely a nice tool to have laying around 🔥
This makes me want to buy a PC setup. Looks great!
Lol when I first read this I read "PC" as personal computer 😅😅😅
@@Smeedia Ya, I can be lazy when it comes to typing. 😆
love ya vids man :)
Thanks my man 🙏🔥😁
run a cable through a bolt hole to hang them for better coverage, and lastly if you don't media blast use sand paper till smooth. But excited you're getting into this, I just did my wheels
I need a bigger oven! Lol I ordered a small set of hooks to be able to hang parts off of the rack. 🔥 and definitely will try the sand paper. Costing my other TGV housings tomorrow when the color gets dropped off so I'll give it a whirl 🔥😁
@@Smeedia yeah its too bad good ovens cost a pretty penny but for what you're doing i think you're set. Brackets and small parts are gonna look way better and hold up to heat as well.
Fire video as always, do you think you could powder coat wheels if you had a larger oven available? 🔥
If I had a big enough oven yes 🔥😁
I’m getting me one
Great video. Can the output voltage of the "Central Machinery" powder coating gun be adjusted? I downloaded the manual but it doesn't show the output voltage. Any idea?
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Amazing flow of information!
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Your recording skills are growing brother!
Thanks my man! Definitely fun to powder coat! 🔥😁
Excellent setup and video Tanner. I never thought “jellyfish” and engine parts would go together, but u made it work flawlessly. U make me want to powder coat everything now too!
Do it!!!! Saw your video on the fender shrouds. Would be the perfect part to practice on 😉😉😉
And ya never know, jellyfish can work their way in there 😅😅😅
Super cool to see the time lapse in the oven... Oh and hey Smeedia... Metal gets hot in a 450 degree oven lmfao
Watching it turn from powder to a finished color was awesome! And a little toasty 😅😅😅
Very impressed that this can be done at home so easily!
Question: seeing all your amazing links in the description - are you part of the Amazon affiliate program?
That I am, generally I only use the Amazon links if prices are better than others. If you look at some others I link directly to manufacturer some times, Amazon or other third party. Typically whoever has the best pricing goes in there 🙏🙏🙏
Powder coat everything!!!! XD but seriously i would like to do my brakes.
Powder coat the world!!! I plan on doing my brakes here soon 🔥😁
@@Smeedia yessss, im sure itll be so nice to be able to do that. gotta love having all those extra tools so you can do whatever you want to your car when you want :D!
We have the same gun! Just did our first video on it too not too long ago. It came out pretty good as well. I am stoked to be able to do it at home. Doing my brembo's on my camaro next. can't wait to show the color. as for gloves, some one recommended these for me... check em out. "Heat Resistant Barrel Glove, M2 .50 cal"
Definitely going to check them out 🙌 plan on doing my brembos as well. 🔥
The only thing I noticed with this gun that i did not like was some clumping with the powder, but only happened with one of the colors I was using, so could be the powder as well 😅🙏
@@Smeedia we used prismatic powders. No issues with clumping. We sand blasted the crap outta it first. Plan on doing that to the brembos too. Then maybe heating up first. I think Devin did that on his vid. I cant remember. But it came out awesome. But check out prismatic powders.
Prismatic is where I got mine as well 🤔 have a feeling it might have to do with the color choice or my compressors filter getting a little moisture into the powder. 🤔
Hmmm, I do have a spare toaster oven. I might as well just get the gun and coat some stuff!
Worth ittttt🔥😁
@@Smeedia in about to pull the motor from my 9-2x aero to reseal a lot of stuff (down to the short block, might even split the case). So I might do some powder and paint on the way back together
Amazing video.
I’ve seen other people pre-heat the part before powder coating for better results. Maybe something to look into.
Look up devin nimela, the dude with all the evos.
I've seen him 🔥 definitely going to try to pre heat the part next and see of that changes anything 🔥
Preheating is only necsessary if the powder wont stick. It's a good idea on Topcoats and parts with bad grounding(Chromed parts etc.)... so he doesn't has to do it
Completely irrelevant question: We have a 2016 Cobb Stage 2+ WRX, and the Accessport gives it launch control. If I only set the revs to like 2500 or 3000rpm, would it be okay to OCCASIONALLY launch it? (Keep in mind, stock clutch). Or would it cause drivetrain issues? Thanks.
I would bump it up to around 3500ish at minimum but every now and then you should be fine 🙏😁
@@Smeedia Thanks for your response! Follow up irrelevant question: The car needs to be emissions tested soon, and since I just did spark plugs and had to disconnect the battery, we are having trouble getting the Oxygen Sensor Readiness and Evaporative Readiness monitors to set. Do you have any tips? Thanks so much!
The ECU needs to relearn, let it idle for 30 min or so, go drive it around and bit and the sensors and monitors should reset themselves
@@Smeedia Thanks again!
I just bought the harbor freight powder coating machine and I read in there that you need to turn off the machine after you're finished powder coating and then touch the electrode to the metal to discharge the metal so it doesn't hold a charge and shock you later....know what I mean?? Lol....this part freaks me out. Can someone explain how you do that and if it's really necessary for smaller system like harbor freight model.
I haven't done that in the past but I guess it makes sense, if you do get shocked it's not too bad
Couldn't help but wonder if you could use that powder coat gun with the machine off and unplugged to flock your dash instead of that little cardboard tube.
Lol probably could 😅 would be a little more messy if think but it would work i think 🙏😁
Can you use a kitchen oven to bake the parts if you have something bigger then what can fit in that tiny oven?
Yes, but I wouldn't suggest using your oven for food again if you do so 😅🙏
@@Smeedia haha I had a feeling that would be the case 🙄
It's harbor freight , it's not gonna be perfect but gets the job done, same with drywall work
Definitely gets the job done 🔥
Correct me if I’m wrong but I think you can connect the ground to the rack
You can, been doing that since this video now 🔥
If its able to be done, you should do a video on LS swapping any generation wrx/sti. I see a lot of LSs out there but no subies 👀
Or honestly just different swaps that are popular outside the EJ
A lot of fab goes into it, with so much custom aspects it wouldn't be an accurate video 😖
Dang that looks pretty good for little money. Need giant(normal) oven for wheels lol love to have some gold colored rims ;)
Having a full size oven would be awesome to have 😍 need more room to have one though 😅😅😅
@@Smeedia more room and a 220v outlet :/ what about a gas oven ran on propane?
Its an option but still don't have the room for a full sized oven
@@Smeedia :) no doubt, ovens take up a bit of space. Too bad there arent any ovens that can go up on a wall like the double decker stove/oven. Like bottom part is a tool chest or something useable for a mechanic/tech and the top part an oven :)
Damn I’m gonna be powder coating anything metal in the garage that fits in my oven
Lol thats how I was the other day 🤣 suprinsgly more fun that i thought
For your other parts I think you want to bake them first to burn off any thing on the metal
Doing another set today so I'll do that 😁
Well we all begin somewhere. Soo you should do a gas out. 450 for about 30 min before powdercoating.
That gun spils alot of pounder. You dont need ground on the part, ground the rack :)
I tried ground the rack a few times and thr powder was not sticking as well 😖 just to heat the oven prior?
What was the biggest difference you noticed between 10 psi and 20psi ?
I was not getting enough powder at 10 or 15 PSI, it would just be that its a cheaper set up so the gun is not as accurate as some others but once I set 20 PSI flow was a lot smoother and more consistent 🙏
Is there a flat finish available too?
They have flat, matte, gloss, chrome. Tons of different powder and finishes from what I've seen. Prismic powders has a ton of options
What would be a good budget air compressor for this set up?
I snagged a $60 6 gallon from lowes 🙏
it doesnt matter
🤣🤣 I will be brief and just say two words “OVEN MITTS”
Need to get a set 🤣🤣🤣
You can put your electrode clamp on the rack so you’re not covering up any of the part.
Even with the tape on the bottom of the part? Figured if I did it that way it wouldn't get full connectivity 😅
@@Smeedia yes sir. I never had an issue
Doing another round of powder coating today so I'll give it a try 😁 thank you!
DON'T forget to turn that thumbs up BLUE! Like the chassi of the Subaru!!!!
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7:36 I would’ve painted both sides in a different manner like holding the spray gun further away or closer and see which one comes out better and go with that method but you have other shit to paint so you will figure that out
Edit: you did learn lol
Lol I tried a few different angles and distances, have some more parts I'm doing today so excited to see how they come out 🔥😁
What kind of camera are you using
Canon EOS R 🙏
@@Smeedia eos is a good line
Nice work also Tanner you should wear some goggles✌️👍✊🏻next time
I had them on when pouring through powder but noticed the goggles kept attracting powder to them 😅😅😅
@@Smeedia Were all just looking out for you Tanner you’re learning a lot of new skills these days✊🏻✌️👌🏻
If you have a chance try it in a wheel
If I get a big enough oven I def would 🔥
🇬🇧🤓🤓🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘. Hey Tanner. This video was Fun to watch and attention holding, especially the bit,, Momma said, "Don't touch that Billy it's hot", Great work though. I learned something new, 😶Like the Subaru and blue 🙄🙄🙄. 🤞🤘🤘🙌🙌🙌. :-( OK, OK, The joke was a long shot. The 🤘🤘🤘💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😅😅😅😅 Definitely a fun little process to be able to do! Looking to powder cost anything I can get my hands on today 😅🔥
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Problem I have with these inexpensive guns is the wiring cables are way too short.
There goes $250 outta my wallet lol great vid 👍
Money well spent IMO 😁😁😁
you should use way less air presure i guess
I agree 😅😅
U need to heat up the part first
What temp would you suggest? And does it help the powder stick to it more?
@@Smeedia depends on the powder for the temp. but yeah the powder sticks way better and brings out the color more.
Honestly man these systems work ok but there are much better systems in the $500 range that are adjustable and come with a hopper.
These non adjustable systems are really only good for 1 stage applications at best.
Also you should really invest in a temp gun so you know your parts are cured properly as undercured powder is brittle.
It's only for little parts here and there and was a budget buy. So far it's been doing great for what I've been using it for 🙌