wanting to get started in powdercoating

[BRANDONPEAKE]

i would about 99% be doing atv parts, so largest would be a frame, what do you reccomend i have nothing but the place to do it
i mean gun everything, what all do i have to have to get started and where is a reasonable place to get it

[BRANDONPEAKE]

ok ive anwsered most of my own questions with the forum,
but im still unsure about what size compressor i would need?
also does the bead or sand blaster work better, is it preference
yeah but i was still not sure what size compressor i would need

[etyrrany]

Invest in the future and definately get a 2 phase unit (240V). And make sure it is NOT an oil less compressor. Tank size around 40 to 60 gallon. Motor about 5 to 7 hp should be fine for now.

There was a lengthy thread about compressor about a month and a half ago. I'm pretty sure if you do a search you should find it.

etyrrany

[drfjr1976]

Here is the compressor thread BRANDONPEAKE.

http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=1458

[BRANDONPEAKE]

my other concern is the ir lamps- people on here keep saying theres dont work , for my situation the lamp would be alot better than the oven if it worked

[drfjr1976]

I have used propane IR's in the past with great success.

[BRANDONPEAKE]

thank you
would it work on an atv 400ex frame you think?

[drfjr1976]

Yep, I've used them on everything includeing car frames

[BRANDONPEAKE]

does caswell sell any?
if not where could you get one or does it not really matter, what size did you have

[drfjr1976]

Here is a thread where this was discussed before.

http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=1386

[BRANDONPEAKE]

can you buy the propane tanks from sears or wal mart or anywhere , like for the grills or do you have to go to a gas company

[drfjr1976]

They use the same gas as your BBQ grill

[non-stick]

check out drfjr with the cut and paste action,lol. You've come a long way and it shows. Congrats on the progress and being able to help others out in the same manner as you were helped. Very impressed..... Russ

[duke]

hi brandonpeake,
i bought 60gal, 7hp, 2cylinder,135 hp max, Campbell hausfeld compressor. it puts out 11.8 scfm@40psi & 10.3 scfm @ 90 pi. & it cost me $399 at lowes
hope this helps. P.S. it is 230volt
cheers