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Old 03-16-2009, 11:04 AM
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Default Re: How much powder

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Originally Posted by bajabobby View Post
I have finished my spray booth and want to start coating some parts for real. Have coated a few parts and they look great.

But how thick is the coating on my parts and how thick should it be?

Did I put enough powder on?

So is there a cheep way of measuring the mil thickness?

How manny square feet area will 1 pound of powder do at a normal application rate?
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Thanks Bob
There are recommended mil thicknesses for every powder, check with the manufacturer.
There are cheap mil thickness gauges that are scraper gauges, but it's a destructive test.
Coverage will depend on the specific gravity of the powder and how heavy it is applied. This info should also be available through the powder manufacturer.
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