How to DIY Powder Coat a Yeti Cup!
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Have you ever wondered how to powder coat anything. In this video are gonna show you how to powder coat a yeti cup and this application process would apply to just about any kind apart some parts are gonna be smaller some are gonna be larger some are going to hang from the powder coating booth and some are gonna set on top of a piece of flashing using a cookie sheet as we did. The great thing is powder coating is a simple process that you can even do at home on your own.
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I always thought you needed a big professional set up for this. I think this is a more attainable wat for everyday folk! Thanks!
I have another video on a storable setup. I actually used it for a class in New York last year. It and all our luggage fit in my truck.
@@ManCrafting was just watching old Ben Worx videos that you were in. One day I will have my own area to build! Slowly building my collection of tools! Would Recommend a good beginner type saw? Cut smaller wood up to 2x8”s. Want to build a garden bed as well as go into resin and wood projects. Cheers from canada
@@gracieshepardtothemax1743 I would look at a compound miter saw from one of your local hardware stores. If you want to really be on a budget a circular saw and a large speed square would work.
@@ManCrafting thank you so very much! Very helpful!
Well crafted ManCrafting! That's a sharp looking YETI!
Dark Horse Woodworking thank you.
You bet! btw I subscribed. I hope I can earn yours too sometime. Thanks! :)
Looks great and the care given is awesome to render a great product
+Ernest Reed thanks.
I like the etching idea.
Brian I would bake sure the base u have your cup on is metal and the connection of the clip is well grounded.
Interesting and thorough video. Note that the nitrile gloves you use, which are great for many uses, are not recommended for acetone. I found this when cleaning heavy grease off metal with acetone and nitrile gloves. The gloves are highly permeable to acetone and break down fairly quickly. Google "chemical resistant glove chart" for further info.
This is an awesome video! Going to go great with my decal shop, thanks so much!! I love this!! #powder coating
Awesome video. LOL'ing at the "summer" part in the description instead of "some are".
Haha. I posted from my iPhone. I guess it would be good to proof read. Thanks. I'll get that fixed.
No, leave it lol. I read it in my friends voice who is about as southern as they get.
+bugmanchad u
Wow!! Thanks so much for this video! It helped a lot!
Our pleasure.
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Nice work, my question to u is isn't the time started after the surface has reached the right temp. I know everyone does it different, just wondering what your thoughts where..
Thanks! I definitely learned something.
Jack Bench Woodworking thanks for watching Charlie.
Great tips! Thanks for the info! subbed!
Figments Made thanks. I hope you can get something from my videos.
Great video buddy!
Southern Ginger Workshop thanks Zach!
Yep now I want to powder coat a Yeti. :) cheers bro!
Makercise black and white. That logo would look awesome.
Thankyou so much! Sold!!
Thanks For the FYI!
This is the set up ill be using
So good
Thanks for watching.
did you sand blast the cup before or just clean and spray?
can I do it on knives wear did you get the stuff pleas pleas inm new to knife making
You make this look very easy. I hope Yeti and//or Rtic supports you.
I wish. That would be nice. Thanks for watching, and really it is easy.
I "discovered" you on Instagram after I saw one you did. I am a fan!
You are too kind. Thanks a lot.
I'm working on some right now.
It would be cool to see how you did the etching... how to put a logo on.
Hey thanks for all of your help in the past. Have you tried any of the glitter powder top coats I bought the Glitter dust and it is hard to see. If you have found a glitter top coat which one do you prefer. Thanks again for the videos and all the help
We have not tried the glitter top coat.
what do you mean by "re-adjust the temperature " thxs
Thanks for the video. If I wanted to keep the top and bottom borders stainless what do you recommend doing to achieve this look?
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ManCraftingTM Brilliant thanks.
My daughter and I have been customizing tumblers and have considered purchasing a powder coat system. This has been very helpful to show us what we will need to get started. One question I have is when you're going to use a vinyl decal I'm sure you put it on after the powder coating is cured and cool, but do you put some sort of clear coat over it after you apply the decal? If so, what do you use?
Sue Barnes thanks for the question. I do put a clear over it. I was able to track down a clear that can be cured at 300. I haven't ruined any vinyl at that temp. Currently I'm getting it from another PC that is breaking up a large batch, but we are working on getting someone to retail it so others can access it.
Wonderful! Keep us posted on that, will you? Thanks for the quick response!
where can I find the powder Paint?
I airbrush fishing lures but I don't know much about powder coating. Why use a powder coating on the tumbler? Does it bond well to metal or does it create a nice effect with the clear coat or provide a desired texture?
+Yancy Smith Durability is the biggest reason, but you can do all kinds of cool effects and there are 1,000's of colors. It's just cool to work with.
Great video. I have a question. I am new to the powder coating process and I was putting a second coat on a yeti cup and got shocked while spraying. Was this because of an improper ground?
Sorry this was dropped into possible spam and I just saw it. How's your powdercoating going?
this may sound dumb, but I just am not sure, does the cup become any less durable or loose any insulation with the high heat applied to it? Or does it perform very closely after?
Not a dumb question at all. There is no insulation, but there is a vacuum. Theoretically the seal could break, and the vacuum would be lost. That said it has not happened to any cups we have coated. czcams.com/video/xDztiz6FOnY/video.html
Great video! I’m new to powder coating. Question. As your turning the sheet while you’re coating, you’re touching it while it’s connected. Are you letting go of the charge?, I have the step one from harbor freight. Turn then charge it again? Hope that makes sense.
Joaquin Ryder as long as it’s not triggered your not charging. That said it’s more like a static charge than touching a hot wire.
ManCraftingTM oh ok, wasn’t sure about that. I have a few test pieces in the oven right now but didn’t rotate as I coated them, was scared I might electrocute myself!😵⚡️
Thanks for the quick response!
I know this sounds dumb but what is the flashing for? Also I have heard that using a shop vac can be dangerous but why would it be? Also can you send me a quote for your stand? Thank you for making this video! I'm wanting to get into powder coating but am trying to get all my questions answered first :)
Do you have a link for the light you use to check your cup with. I know I have seen it but I can't remember. Thanks again for all the help
The link is in the description of this video. czcams.com/video/a6nCvroEfm0/video.html
Thanks again
Just starting to watch powder coating videos, how did you get names/logos on the cups? Is there a video for that?
I have videos showing how I’ve done it with vinyl as well as with a laser. Should all be in my powdercoating playlist.
I'm wanting to use polyflake glitter over a metallic teal. It looked great until I put the clear over the glitter flakes. the clear made the flakes dull and now it just looks like bubbles instead of glitter.. What would you recommend I try in order to keep the shine? Thanks in advance.. -Alyssa
Alyssa Juneau Customs good question. I need more info. Where are the powders from? What kind are they? Do you have an earth ground? What gun are you using?
The logo more then likely was put on with cermark,or possibly coated in black first using a vinyl cutout.
I use a media blaster. The vinyl cutout masks the areas I want to protect. The image is created by removing metal where the negative space is left unprotected.
Having trouble with my vinyl hardening while doing 3 coats. Any recommendations on vinyl thickness or heat temp in fixing this problem?
Amber Shackelford nothing special. Best thing to do is try to pull the cup sooner between coats.
So, what I'm trying to do is make the mt. On an ozark cup one color, and shoot the cup another.... so far my heat tape has been reluctant to work with me. Any tips? Or tricks you might know? These are my cups btw I dont sell or haven't been even trying to sell anything. This is just for me
Dustin Alexander send me an email ManCrafting101@gmail.com. Be as clear as you can with what you are trying to do. I am not really understanding what your asking.
Best youtube video ever! it actually inspired me to try it out.
quick question do I have to clean the cup with acetone? or can I clean it with 50% Isopropyl alcohol? and one more is the torch step a must? i think i will probably burn my house down lol thank you!
No you can use alcohol, windex, simple green. All have worked without issues. As for the torch, I only do it now if I see obvious signs of lint.
Question about your oven... do have both heat elements on or just the bottom one on?
Mark Hudon just the bottom. Whatever is normal, not broil or clean.
Thanks so much for this...
Two questions...
1. What does it mean when the powder has “flown”?
2. Is that second air compressor absolutely necessary? Can I use the pancake one for blowing off the gun at the end?
(I’ll only be doing this once).
Edit: Also, what is the sandblasted cabinet used for?
I’ve watched twice and didn’t hear you mention this.
Sorry I missed this comment. Flow meets the powder is changing temporarily to a liquid and guiding. It’ll be shiny.
hello, your videos are amazing, I have a question?
Have you ever had problems with the new RTIC cups. The ones with the powder coat bottom. Some cups the bottom cover popping out when cooking the paint? if yes how did you fix that problem. Thank you
Are you saying that there is an air bubble coming out where the cap on the bottom slips over the cup, or that the bottom actually popped off?
@@ManCrafting bottom Popped open
With the 1st generation of RTIC never had that happened. With new generation of RTIC, Its happened more than 5 times.
Tony Marquez I have only had that happen on used cups and we were able to press them back on, that said, we stopped using RTIC about 2 years ago because of quality issues. Not that specific issue but things like the seal on the cup being loose. You could try curing at a lower temp for longer.
@@ManCrafting thank you. Im a big fan. I started powder coating about 2 yrs ago, and learned from your videos. I really appreciate Sir. Thank you.
we can provide for spray machine like this.
I have the same gun you use in your videos yet I can't figure out why it doesn't spray the same..idk if the hose from compressor to gun is to long or if the compressor is just too old or what. Any suggestions to try? The gun will not spray powder at the recommended psi or if it does it has like surges of powder..
Get a decent psi gauge. Most don't measure accurately. Second remove the blue diffuser. It causes powder to go everywhere.
+ManCraftingTM I bought a separate guage. Should I have it at the gun or at the compressor? I also took the blue deflector off.
+Shawntae Moore put it at the gun. Also, make sure your cup has no more than 1/3 full with powder. Full... Powder goes every where.
My question is about the yeti products and others like them I thought you weren't supposed to heat them, does heating them mess with the vacuum seal it has between the walls that makes it work so well keeping things cold or hot for so long?
We have only had one cup pop the seal and it was an RTIC.
Interesting! Thank you for this information!
Jennifer Waguespack my pleasure.
How many 30oz. cups do you think you can paint from a 1lb. powder coat paint? Also where do you buy your paint? Are the Harbor Freight powder coat guns okay? I think am wanting to start powder coating cups. Do you sell the stands? Thanks
If your gun isn't wasting powder 30-40 tumblers. I haven't used an HF gun yet. I tried picking one up last week just so I could answer this frequent question, but the were out. I do sell the stands. Send me a note and I'll give you the details.
when you take the cup out of the oven and remove it from the flashing are you removing a stencil where the etching was? or you removed the stencil after powder coating and before it went in oven?
In this video we are using a translucent gold over a sandblasted logo.
I am sandblasting cups so if I use a translucent paint over entire cup then the etched design will come out dark after oven?
Darker. Yes.
is it true they dont cool drinks the same after being baked? something about the high temp messing with the vacuum insulation on those cups
I actually did a video on that. It seems to have no impact and there was actually less melting in the powdercoated one.
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+bugmanchad great info, and good to know! Thanks
My question would involve health concerns of the powder coating substance itself once it is applied? Does it start to come off where I drink out of the cup?
+Andy Kaufman No it doesn't come off. It is extremely durable. Powder coating is used on children's toys and furniture sold every day. It has the distinction of being one of the most environmentally and consumer friendly products on the market today.
Thanks for the reply
The inside of my tumbler seems to have a bit of residue after the process. How can I clean it off?
Gator Rican use a black Scotch Brite pad or 200 Grit sand paper wet.
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have you had any issues with bubbling on the seal around the bottom
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@@ManCrafting thank you. Do you prefer the liquid or the gel?
@@hawk1up I’ve only used the liquid, but they should work the same. I am able to reuse the liquid.
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do you apply the vinyl before you do the powder coating? do you powder coat over it?
Did you get your answer? Im interested in doing logoed stainless this way using vinyl.
Chad, I've tried a couple methods for customizing my yeti as a gift, and have been unhappy with the results. After a fair amount of money and time invested, I'm ready to cut my losses. I really like your powder coated tumblers, and wonder if you take one off custom orders. If so I'm interested. Thanks. Ian
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What is the trick to having the etch come out. I blasted several designs on the cup and then coated and baked and it just completely covers the design. I see your design under brass yellow, but I wasted a whole day designing logo cutting and the putting it on cup, then blasting and taking vinyl off just to have t all covered up with powder coat. Please help :)
We use 70 Grit Aluminum Oxide to get the darker image when blasting. Then hit it with the candy or transparent colors which seems to enhance the difference. Not sure if any other media will create the same effect.
What are some must have colors when starting out?
+crafting with Roxy I guess it depends on your customer base. Black, Tiffany Blue, Red, Orange, Candy Red. If I get special requests and it's just for one cup, I'll buy it and charge the customer a special order fee. Eventually you'll have a ton of powders and if you don't have what someone wants exactly you may have something close enough.
About how much powder does it take to coat a 30oz Cup? Just curious considering getting a gun and started kit. Thanks for the response and get videos.
Not much. Maybe 1/2 ounce.
How did you keep the cup from flowing together with the flashing the cup sat on?
jed7514 I didn’t. I had to clean up the edges. I have long since started using a stand. You can see it in a bunch of my other videos. Perfectly clean edges every time.
Thanks! I have a stand as well, but was just curious if you had discovered some secret method!
ok. started powder coating yesterday. I bought some Dollar Tree stainless steel bowls to practice on. Everything is good. We even did a vinyl cameo cut out, and everything was smooth. At this point, we thought we were pretty cool, so we decided to try a Yeti. The powder would not stick, at all. my setup is fine. I tried 3 different Yeti's. After trying the Yetis, I did another cheap bowl, and all was good. Thoughts?
How are you grounding the YETI?
+bugmanchad I have an 8 ft copper ground rod with 4 gauge copper wire attached. I coiled the wire up for the cup to sit on. I attached the powder coater alligator clip to the wire also.
+Bryan Peak seems like that would be sufficient. Try getting a spark between the yeti and the gun. When your switch is depressed get the tip of the gun close enough that it sparks. If you have a good spark the next questions I have would be type of gun and powder.
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Isn't the coating wet when coming out of the oven. In other words shouldn't grabbing it right away leave marks?
I wait until the cup is about 120-130F. I also use lint free or nitrle gloves when handling them so that I don't get any prints on the cups. The first thing out of the oven is way too hot to handle. In many of my videos, I actually pull the cup after flow, let cool and remove vinyl mask and then put back in the oven for full cure. -Chad
Has anyone figured out how to stop red powder from bleeding through the top coat color. ( on a two coat tumbler)
jeff fletcher some colors are going to bleed. The more clear in the color the more likely it will bleed. The colors that aren't blended with a lot of clear in them from the manufacturer don't bleed. Even two similar colors will have different results. Flatter colors don't bleed.
I've been trying to do a tumbler with stripes but every time I take the tape off, the powder coating comes off as well. would you happen to have any tips on how I can stripe the tumbler without the paint coming off? any tips are appreciated! maybe even a video :)
Are you using high temp tape? Make sure the first coat is at least 70% cured prior to taping. After recoating remove tape after second coat starts to flow.
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yes, I am using high temp tape but this was my first try at it. I will go ahead and try it the way you suggest and see how it works. thank you for your quick response.
Do you scuff or blast the cups? have you had any issues with chipping? also do you need to use an Out-gas primer? I've had some done that are chipping easy. I've bought all the stuff to do it myself but want to make sure i don't skip anything important as I sell them. thanks in advance !
No issues chipping. Make sure your checking the temps on the part with a laser thermometer. Improper cure will cause the powder to be brittle. The temperature settings on ovens are notoriously inaccurate.
Also, no blasting or scuffing. The brushed finish is adequate.
Oh wow ok. I just emailed you. Thank you so much for the fast response! This will help alot! No scuffing will help me tremendously as I didn't want to have to get a blast cabinet. When i start i think I'll make a video and show the world my DIY setup. Thanks again!
I have a question for you that I can't seem to find the answer online. I know that after flow out you start the cure process but what do you consider flow out? Is it when the powder starts to look wet and still grainy or is it after it is completely flowed and smooth? Just trying to figure out when to time the cure. After its flowed smooth or just started and wet and grainy looking. Thank you!
I'm guessing you are using Eastwood Powders?
+ManCraftingTM yes and some are the powder coat store.
You'll want to see the cup look completely wet on Eastwood. Still make sure that within the first 10 minutes that the part reaches pmt. On the PPB I believe they give time from PMT. So as soon as the cup temp measures the temp on the label. Usually 375-400 start your timer.
+ManCraftingTM awesome thank you!
+ManCraftingTM awesome thank you!
I want to Glitter my cup!! I have looked everywhere and I cannot find any info/forums on this. I am thinking this is a top coat with glitter in it, but I cannot find it on Prismatic (or anywhere else for that matter) suggestions? Love your videos and have had alot of success with the solid colors, now I want to get a little crazy! :-D
I know there are base coats with sparkle. They are rough to the touch and require topcoats. I've also seen some who are doing large glitter with mod podge.
But do they then clear powder coat over that? I KNOW I've seen them and they makers swear they are real glitter, not metal flakes in a base powder coat. I can't for the life of me figure out how they are doing it??? If the glitter is solvent resistant (up to 350 degrees) could you theoretically clear top coat and wet sand until you reach the desired coverage/smoothness?
Does baking the cup change the thermal integrity of the vacuum insulation?
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+bugmanchad Thanks!
+C My pleasure.
How many 30 oz cups do you think you can coat with 1 lb of powder coating?
Christopher Cohen probably 30-50 depending on the powder. Some go on the tumbler better and there isn't a lot of waste.
what kinda of graphic was used? high heat vinyl?
Jaime Pando just regular vinyl.
do u get little dots of dirt when the powder coat is cured ? if so how do u fix it
No, If I did I would sand and apply a clear coat.
what kind of oven are you using? How did you wire it in the garage?
+JP I currently use a standard electric oven that most people use in their kitchen. It's not ideal, but it got me into powdercoating on the cheap. You can find them on Craigslist or at a ReStore type place fairly cheap. I added a circuit to my panel and ran a 6 gauge wire to a 220 outlet.
Do you clear coat your cups im curious i got into doin these but wasnt sure
Chase Mansfield sometimes. Not normally. If we are using something with metal flake. Or covering vinyl.
ManCraftingTM i have been bakeing the cups with the vinyl for 7 min lettin them get cooled enough to remove vinyl then put back in for cure
Do you sandblast the tumblers at all?
To remove the powder, or prep? The only time I’ve sandblaster them was to create designs by masking with vinyl. What were you wanting to do?
Did you sand the rim after powder coat had been cured? I see that u had some overspray, did it melt to the rim?
On the outside? We used a scotchbrite pad to smooth the transition. Since that time we have modified our method and no longer use the cookie sheet. We use the stand with a insulator to keep from having any uneven edges.
ManCraftingTM Can you explain this further....the insulator what is that and not using the cookie sheets?
Sheryl Clark we have a video showing the stands. I now use a blue Scott paper towel on the stand and get a clean edge every time.
Can I use an airbrush compressor from harbor freight to run that gun in the video
Bruen Johnson I don't see why not.
When wood i put a vinyl on or sticker on after powder coating a yeti
Grayson Fair depends on your goal. If you are leaving it on after. If your removing it, before. I have several videos on doing exactly that. Actually both.
where do u get the flashing? im new to this. thanks
I got them at Home Depot in the section where they have roofing tar, tar paper etc.
Ok, thanks!!
What does the cure do? At school we just let it flow and take it out.
Jonas DLG flow is in the first few minutes. The cure time is started after flow. Curing is what makes powdercoating a durable lasting finish. Otherwise it will scratch easier or may flake off.
ManCraftingTM oh I see. Thank you.
I started to do this, just as something to do in my free time. I ran into a problem with the texture of even smooth powders. no matter the powder, they all come out with a ripple texture. any suggestions on how to fix this issue?
nshimala what gun and powder are you using? Did you use an earth ground?
I have an earth ground, harbor freight gun and use powder from a lot of places, but mostly from Prismatic Powders
nshimala I'm guessing it's the HF gun putting on the powder too heavy. Try putting less powder in the hopper.
I'll give that a try. Thanks for the help.
May I ask why you use the flashing along with the aluminum foil???? TIA!
We use the foil to protect the cookie sheet, but if we relied on it solely, it would stick to the cup. The foil just isn't durable enough to allow us to remove the cup. The flashing comes apart easily. That said, we are working on another method currently. Hopefully I'll have it together in the next week or so.
+bugmanchad OH! Ok, I understand now. I've been using the metal poles with metal flanges on the bottom but I have to tape each cup to keep powder from going inside. I liked the method you were using. No taping required! lol :) I don't have any flashing laying around though.
+Adreanna Flick it's cheap. That's a nice benefit. We are working on another no tape method that uses a tree. Once we have it altogether I'll post a short video on how it works.
+bugmanchad That sounds great! Thanks!
How do you do your artwork prior to powder coating?
I use a vinyl cutter. Sometimes I sandblasted the negative space, sometimes I applied vinyl and pulled just after the powder flows to reveal the stainless.
Thank you and I’m really enjoying your channel
Would be nice to find some info on how to powder coat Bakelite products, as used for vintage telephone bodies. Not much out there.
I'll have to track one down and give it a go. Do you have a model year that they were using Bakelite?
How many Yeti Cups do you usually coat with a lb container of powder?
That's a good question. I don't think we even use an ounce per cup. Maybe half an ounce. 8oz seems to last a long time. I have several Eastwood powders the I got with my gun and some Ive used at least 8-10 times and still have a lot left in the container.
+bugmanchad Thanks! Very helpful info! I have another question about powder coating. What are your thoughts on using a bench top sandblasting cabinet (Not actually used for sandblasting of course) for the powder coating process? For example, using the cabinet as the spray booth.
how much does it cost per cup. price break down
Justin Copeland weird. I never saw this comment. The actual powder can range from $10 to $25 a pound. That said it lasts forever. Maybe 1/4 to 1/2 ounce per tumbler. So easily 50 tumbler out of one pound.
Do you blast or scuff or just wipe down
The stainless tumblers already have a surface finish adequate to hold the powder. I just clean it real well.
Forgive me if these couple questions have been asked. What are you hanging inside the oven? I'm intrigued by how dark the "sandblasted area" turned out. What sandblasting medium did you use? Have you found that different medium will produce different shades of finished logos? My wife will soon be angry with you as I've found another avenue to spend paper!!
I use Aluminum Oxide 70 Grit. It definitely creates the darker image. Nothing else I've tried or others have tried will create this effect. My wife was the same way until she saw the reaction of friends and family when we gave out gifts. This is the first hobby that is cash flow positive. The piece that is hanging is a sample of the color. Just a small piece of sheet metal cut out for this purpose.
bugmanchad Man, I'm all over this. Honestly, have heard the term "powder coating" so many times but never had any idea what it meant. Was fascinated with your video. One last question. Watch for the powder to flow - color me stupid....what does that mean exactly.
+Peter Martin so powder is made of various resins. Essentially heat causes the resin to melt together creating a smooth surface. So when the powder flows, it's actually hit the melting temperature.
What brand powder coat do you use?
+Trevis Sweet We have several suppliers. Initially we used Eastwood since the package I bought had a starter kit of powder. Since then we've used AllPowderPaints.com and the PowderCoatStore.com. For us APP is great because delivery is usually a day or two max.
What setting do you use on the duel voltage gun?
25KV
Ok you have way less waste than I do! Guess that setting really glues it to the cup. I just have the original Eastwood gun
+Brian Robinson (Black Cloud BBQ) maybe, it could also be the quality of your ground and the air pressure you are shooting at.
+bugmanchad I'm at 10 psi and grounding to the flashing don't have a oven big enough for a stand yet. Thanks for all your help!
Did you have to blast the cup to rough it up so the paint would stick better? Is you etching done with a laser or is it finished polished steel that was not blasted?
The YETi or RTIC cups we have been coating are all brushed stainless steel. So the powder sticks just fine with nothing more than an acetone bath. The designs are blasted with aluminum oxide. But that's for customizing not so the powder will adhere.
where can i get the base plate where do i buy it
liz luhh ManCrafting101@gmail.com
also not trying to blow you up but I'm interested in getting involved with this to as a side job is there anything you recommend for just starting out
Khris Shultz haha. No problem. I have links in the comments for some of the items I use. It’s a fun hobby that pays for itself. The last video I posted had links to some of the items I use as well.
Is it ok to have ur mouth on the cup drinking out of it after being coated? Eastwood video kinda creep me out. Dude said not to ever drink directly out of the cup and only use a straw
I guess they never read their SDS. Essentially once heated and cured it’s like plastic.
What did you use for the logo?
Hey Jennifer. If you look in the description, I have a link to my previous video on how to customize. Essentially I cut vinyl, remove the part that looks like a logo and sandblast the negative space.
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did you cut off the shield on the end of the gun ???
Don't cut it off. Watch this. czcams.com/video/i2N-ByCKzs4/video.html
thanks dude
didn't want to damage
The candy paint is transparent?? So how did you do the design.
The powder is listed as Candy or Transparent depending on the vendor you buy from. The design process is covered in a few other videos I have. If your on a phone the link may not show in the video. I guess I should add links in the description. I'll do that now.
+bugmanchad powder coating is in high demand. down here were I live. Everyone wants cups and other things done. This has helped me out. Do you remove decals as well. If so what material do you use.
I suppose that would depend on what I was removing the decal from. Stainless it's easy. Just peel what you can with heat and a removal wedge. Then clean up left behind glue with Isopropyl Alcohol or Acetone. On painted surfaces that's another issue.
how much powder do you use per 30oz cup?
never mind i read more comments lol
where do you buy the paint?
Conspiracy Theories several places. Prismatic, allpowderpaints.com and liquid powder concepts.com
Thanks man!!!!
I do not do face book. Can I order from you via e-mail or over the phone with a credit card?
Send me an email at ManCrafting101 at gmail.com
What gun do you use? I have used the Eastwood and it has given out on me. I've had problems with chipping, Thought it might be from curing temps/times. What do you recommend?
Also, do you sell the stands?
+Alyssa Juneau Customs I use the Eastwood dual phase. If you are having chipping issues, your temps or times are off. Yes I sell the stands. You can email me AT ManCrafting 101 at gmail.