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Got parts back from powder coaters

I actually did powder coat a 2.0L Mitsu turbo engine block several years back. Obviously a much lighter & smaller block. Had to weld a little reinforcing gusseting on an oven rack to support it. Also wasn't an ideal cure time as it takes a lot of heat input to get that much base metal up to 400 F.

Coating stuff gets addictive because it stays looking great so long.
 
SmithvilleD said:
I actually did powder coat a 2.0L Mitsu turbo engine block several years back. Obviously a much lighter & smaller block. Had to weld a little reinforcing gusseting on an oven rack to support it. Also wasn't an ideal cure time as it takes a lot of heat input to get that much base metal up to 400 F.

Coating stuff gets addictive because it stays looking great so long.
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When they did the trans case on the 4x4 and the rear axle in the Chevelle they put them in the oven for 20-30 minutes brought it back out and coated the parts then back into the oven.
That was to get the metal hot all the way through.
This guys oven can fit a car inside, I know cause mine was!

matuva said:
Leroy! Damn! You make me growing jalous now ! ):h
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:thumbsup:
 
OUTSTANDING, Leroy! The contrast and color selection are just excellent. Looks serious and professional and ready for a Diesel Concours event!

Aaaand, best of show for engine bays goes to.... Leroy!

-Rob :)
 
TurboTahoe said:
OUTSTANDING, Leroy! The contrast and color selection are just excellent. Looks serious and professional and ready for a Diesel Concours event!

Aaaand, best of show for engine bays goes to.... Leroy!

-Rob :)
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I think Leroy's powdered parts would look SMOKIN hot on my yellow block!! ):h

Everything looks top notch there Leroy, nicely done! :thumbsup:
 
Thanks again. I also love the color. Its hard to discribe how cool these came out.
I am having IP line fitment issues now. I will take more pics as I go along.
 
Its going in the 93. Once I get it up and running good I'm going to tear into the 96 and put a Cummins 6bt in it. Then when I get the 96 running the 93 will be for sale.

Its going in this truck.
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mattthebrat said:
Wait....Wait.... you are an exclusive seller of 6.5 parts, and you are ditching yours for a lousy little Chummins? TRAITOR!:eek::D
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Yeah I know. I had to think about that one real hard, BUT i will still have a 6.5 truck also. Its still not a done deal anyway at this point, but I am leaning towards it.
 
Leroy, do you have any idea of what kind of powder they used ? especially for the valve covers ?
Polyurethane, epoxy, TGIC polyester ?

I have a powdercoating gun on a shelf (with the FRB-5 :p ), and I think it should be good idea to start powdercoating engine parts :D

Did you put the stickers after the job done on the valve covers, or are they themselves caught under a layer of transparent powder coat ?
 
Not sure what kind of powder.

Sticker was put on after powder coat. The heat would have distroyed it.
 
I've powder coated & ceramic thermal barrier coated many engine & chassis parts over the last 10 years. You'll like the appearance, but the chip resistance & long-term durability is even more impressive.

Most powders will need the base metal/material to reach 375-420 degrees F for ~ 15 minutes. Cure time can vary with the powder you choose & how quickly the base metal gets up to cure temp.

Feel free to PM if you have any questions. I can suggest some good sites to view different powders & their physical characteristics.
 
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