Description
Author: Jeffrey Zurschmeide, Softbound, 128 Pages, ISBN: 9781613251423, CT-SA296, 1st Edition, 2015
- includes - Stripping and preparing parts, professional application techniques, selecting the best powder supplies, purchasing the right kit for the job
Powder coating makes parts look brilliant and provides durable protection so they don't rust, corrode, or deteriorate. Most metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum, can be powder coated. This attractive, tough, and resilient finish is used to protect and preserve metals for automotive and a variety of other applications.
Author Jeffrey Zurschmeide explains the process, principles, and options for powder coating, so you can powder coat all your favorite parts and components. Powder coating at home is safe and convenient, and it requires only a modest investment in equipment. Zurschmeide profiles all the equipment, supplies, and popular kits for powder coating. He explains how to set up and ventilate your workshop. And he shows you how to properly clean and prep parts using chemical strippers and mechanical methods. You are shown each crucial step of the powder coating process so you can confidently powder coat parts in your home workshop.
This book provides exceptional detail on the coating process, from single-coat to multi-coat processes. It also covers prepping the oven, creating hangers, and handling the parts. If you want to powder coat your parts at home, you need to get it right the first time and this book will help you do just that.
