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    Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    I finally finished my powdercoating curing oven I've been working on for a while now. It's big enough that I will be able to PC wheels two at a time.
    The heat source is a 45000 BTU propane infrared heater.

    I wanted to be able to take the whole thing apart because it's too big to keep in the garage all the time so I had to weld bolts to the frame and nuts to metal straps in order to rig up a quick mounting system (that's why it took so long, plus I was making my plan as I went).

    At the top, there is a grille where the parts will be hanging from, I'll put a winch on my garage ceiling to raise the grille/parts in and out of the oven.

    Pic of the whole thing together.

    Now I just have to try it see if it works, I friggin' hope so with the amount of time I spent on this project!!!

    One quick question, I want to PC a valve cover flat black, do I need to use a high temperature powder for a valve cover or would a regular powder do?
    Thanks in advance for any information.
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    high temp is not needed, standard powder holds up to 400 deg. although it wouldnt hurt to use high temp just in case.
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    OK, thanks for the information, I think I may go high temp. just in case.
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    Regular powder has been used on MANY valve covers without any issues. You can run into an issue if a turbo is mounted close to the valve cover.
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    Thanks for the reply. This is going to be my setup, would you say I should go high temp? I did the exhaust manifold, turbo outlet, and turbine housing with TechLine Black Satin.
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    To date, I haven't heard of anyone having any issues with regular powder on any valve covers. High temp is probably overkill. But if it makes you comfortable then do the high temp, I just don't think it is necessary.
    Who says you can't teach an ole dog new tricks?
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    I did a valve cover for a eagle talon, and the header came up and then down and was very close to the valve cover..

    It did discolor the valve cover..

    Your application looks like it wouldnt require the high temp thou
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    Quote Originally Posted by welterracer View Post
    I did a valve cover for a eagle talon, and the header came up and then down and was very close to the valve cover..

    It did discolor the valve cover..

    Your application looks like it wouldnt require the high temp thou
    I agree. It just depends on how hot the header or turbo will get beside the valve cover. If it reaches over 450F or so...you might have some issues.

    Use your judgment on your setup. Personally I think you will be ok with regular powder. Worst case just test it and see how it holds up. It is YOUR setup anyways and you can always strip and re shoot.
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    IMO it would be a Shame to PC that awsome valve cover flat black.. That sucker would look awsome with a silver base and a candy top coat!
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    Re: Finally finished my PC curing oven!!! ...and one question

    Quote Originally Posted by welterracer View Post
    IMO it would be a Shame to PC that awsome valve cover flat black.. That sucker would look awsome with a silver base and a candy top coat!
    Silver sparkle explosion and solar rain black..... I am with you on this one welterracer.
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