Nor Cal Powder Coating

There is a local shop in Santa Cruz that I have used for some parts.

Let me know or is that too far for you?

Kai

 

Do they do wrinkle finish powder coating?

 

i have used a powder coating shop in san carlos with success. parallel off of industrial, american coating i believe it was called.

 

I took my wheels to get powder coated to Cains tire in San Rafael.
They sent them out to someone in hayward.
You might want to talk to Mark and ask him if he would send out your things to get coated.
Hope this helps.

k

 

I use the best powder coating shop I have ever dealt with, TNT powdercoating in Shingle Springs.

You can UPS to them or drive about 2 hours.

 

There is a fairly large and nice facility at Infineon: Will try to get their name etc. I've seen their work but have not dealt with them.

 

Try Electro Plating Specialties on American Ave in Hayward. I have had very good luck
with them on multiple occasions. Powdercoating and plating is nice quality and reasonably priced.

 

Looks good.

You picked a different color?

Kai

 

Geno, it looks great! We need to get your car back on the road.

 

Piece of sand paper and a block. Probably 1500 grit. Then 2000. Then 2500. Then 3000.

Follow that with a Dremel tool polishing wheel with a rubbing compound. Shouldn't be too difficult.

Of course, do this all at your own risk.

 

Leave it alone.

 

Very nice! Did those studs on the one cover get sand blasted as well, or did you insert them yourself to keep the threaded holes from getting filled with powder? I may be telling you what you already know, but if they are part of the assembly then I suspect they will probably need to be replaced, as their protective coating was removed during the process.

 

Wow.........looks fantastic!! Nice job on "cleaning" the raised areas!

 

What did you end up using?

 

The cam covers look great. VERY IMPORTANT!! If the inside of the covers were coated, you need to keep a close eye on whether or not the engine oil attacks the coating. Depending on the chemistry of the powder coating used, it could be susceptible to softening or worse from the engine oil. I have lots of experience in this field, having owned an industrial metal finishing shop for a number of years.

FYI: the factory uses a liquid wrinkle finish coating that is baked on, then the highlights are removed by hand very much like you did. I was in their shop in Modena approx. 2 weeks ago.

Great job on the restoration of your covers. The powder coating should be much more durable than the original paint.

 

Well done sir!! Glad to be of assistance. I had to use a similar setup once to clean a similar area.

I am SO glad you masked it off. Looking back at my instructions, I forgot to add that. Shame on me. When you are giving instructions like that over the net, one must remember to not leave out even the smallest of details. Glad you had the foresight to do that.

Looks great though. Looking forward to seeing it in person someday.`