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    Powdercoated CF-28

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by shreksbrother, May 10, 2008.

  1. shreksbrother

    shreksbrother Notebook Enthusiast

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    I powder coated the lid, handle, and hinge cover on my CF-28. I decided to sell it on eBay (since I've got a CF-18 now), and I know how people go crazy over the colored ones. I wanted to show y'all a couple of pics of it so you know it can be done. If you are going to do this (or have it done), be sure to remove all the stock paint off the lid with one of those 3M black rough things, sandpaper, or sandblasting so your powder coating comes out well. If you're wondering what the difference is between powder coating and paint, run a key down the side of your car, then the same key down the side of your clothes dryer... I promise your dryer will survive better! I'm very pleased my results!
     

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    inspectorgene Notebook Consultant

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    Too bad you didn't paint it RED! ;)

    Jes' kidding, Looks good!
     
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    shreksbrother Notebook Enthusiast

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    LOL... I'm a firefighter, so I tend to gravitate toward that color ;)
     
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    gravitar Notebook Deity

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    I thought firefighters quit using red and started using yellow instead :)
     
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    Modly Warranty Voider

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    Looks good man! Did you coat it yourself, or did you send it out?
     
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    shreksbrother Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did it myself, but I did run a small powder coating business for several years, so I do have the equipment and (somewhat rusty) knowledge!
     
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Spiffy.

    mnem
    spiffy - adjective - containing or possessed of SPIFF.
    synonyms - nifty, schweet, pimp, tight, b!tchin'. :cool:
     
    mnementh, May 11, 2008
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  8. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    What kind of oven did you use? One specific for powder coating? I know a guy who has an old stove in his shop that he uses... I'm just curious...
     
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    shreksbrother Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I did powder coating as a business, I had a fairly large oven, but now that I do it on rare occasions for friends and such, I just use an old kitchen oven. It really works just as well. Once you powder coat in an oven, don't plan on preparing any food in it!
     
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    48user Notebook Consultant

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    looks very nice!
    i had my rocker cover and intake manifold powder coated black for my GLH by the local Harley shop. it is tough stuff.
     
    48user, May 14, 2008
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