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cadman Yeah I get a little caught up into the tec stuff =) but I didnt put into play that I only use Poly powders and thats where I got the 1.5mill to 2.5 mill and never got into Hybrids, epoxies that much. I know that the finer the powder the smouther the finish would be but I wanted to know if a coarse powder like a tex would work in a bed. A d50 is part of a test that would show what the Particle size is at 50% and so on. I really wanted to find the Technical Data Sheet for protec powders but didnt find it online, It better be some good stuff for 5 bucks for a 2oz jar. Cadman I am also about finished with getting some powders ready to ship out to you but I cant find any more of that black you wanted. I can replace it with a killer clear if that is ok?

I have a question about fluid beds. I have been powder coating for a couple of years and I wanted to figure out is how do you know what your mill thickness of coating is that you apply? 1.5mill to 2.5mill is manufacturing/industry standards in most cases. I would have to say that I have seen powder applied to thick want to crack,chip and fail all test that would be thrown at it except a mek (Methyl ethyl ketone) rub off. And what kind of powder do you guys use in your fluid beds? coarse or fine? If anybody has some spec's of the powder that would be cool, I wouldnt mind seeing the D50 of some other powders.

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I add 2% to 6% of flake........ 6% is a bit on the high side

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Hi Ghost Another way to coat your parts would be to spray them. I use a electrostaic gun from Nordson http://www.nordson.com/ But if you are on a budget check out a craftsman gun http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00917288000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes this System features internal air generation (no compressor needed.) not bad for the price........ also check out some videos I made today http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/mullet_maffia/?action=view&current=100_1185.flv spray http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/mullet_maffia/?action=view&current=100_1186.flv after 10min cure

Hey ldzoller It really depends on what kind of powder you use. I use a Polly and the gel time is 90 seconds but for a full cure I have the oven set at 400 for 10min

Spray it and dont dip it.......also what the grind of the powder you guys use? you may want to find a powder that is really fine

Ill Take a couple if you dont mind...

I use a Nordson sure coat http://www.advancedfinishing.com/Documents/Brochures/SureCoat.pdf Great gun

I am still looking for one:)

The pink in with the white could of been that they didn't strip there extruder,hopper,kibbler,screens or chill roles before they ran the white. As for the color being dull that sounds like something is not right with the chemistry/gloss. If any of you need something coated I may be able to do it or give you some powder for you to try.

You are a artist....I would be scared to loose it

Hi all I just wanted to say that I love the site and to all the craftsmen keep up the good work:worship: