I have a couple of questions, that I would like some input on, from those that know. These may seem like dumb questions, but then I've always been told, "if you don't know the answer, then it ain't dumb. Something I'm always telling my kids and grands.
Anyway here goes.
1. When you Media Blast, is it necessary to dip or spray with phosphate?
(The way I understand it is, it's to give the powder something to bite into.)
No, it isn't necesary
2. When you clean a part, do you need to submerse it in the solution and what are you using to clean?
(So far I have used Simple Green and only sprayed and scrubbed with a brush and then rinse in clean water.)
Whatever it takes to get the part clean. Just be sure you rinse well.
3. Do you attempt to keep the thickness (gauge) of steel the same when baking, so the flow out will be the same or can you mix and match?
(I've done both, to load the oven, like backing plates and a Master Cylinder together)
Yes, do attempt to keep the similar substrates together. You wouldn't want 1/4" steel plate in the oven with .050 aluminum. One will get to cure temp much quicker than the other and run the risk of over curing the thinner of the two.I'm an Ole Dog (just turned 60) so teach me some new tricks, (about powder coating
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I've learned tons from you folks out here, and really do appreciate what you give up to those of us that are trying to learn.
Many Thanks, JT