Doesn’t the powder coat need to ”cure”? Most powder manufacturers recommend curing at about 350° for about 20 minutes. Not only would you get a smoother finish, you would also get better adhesion.
Hi Carlosh, thanks for the comment - Yes, the powder I'm using has a spec of 180°c, (350°F), for 10 min. So I tried to get the steel hot enough to give the powder enough time to "flow" before it had cooled too much. Some of the thinner parts cooled quicker, and the finish was not as smooth. I agree, using an oven is really the preferred way to go. But in a push, this method does kinda work.
Hi Jeff, thanks for the comment - I thought as much, thanks for your input. The thicker steel parts were a little smoother, which confirms your theory. 😊
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it - 😁
Love seeing stuff like this. I can only hope I’m still having fun and tinkering like that when I get older too ❤
Thanks for the lovely comment - I love playing in my workshop/playroom.
Doesn’t the powder coat need to ”cure”? Most powder manufacturers recommend curing at about 350° for about 20 minutes. Not only would you get a smoother finish, you would also get better adhesion.
Hi Carlosh, thanks for the comment - Yes, the powder I'm using has a spec of 180°c, (350°F), for 10 min. So I tried to get the steel hot enough to give the powder enough time to "flow" before it had cooled too much. Some of the thinner parts cooled quicker, and the finish was not as smooth. I agree, using an oven is really the preferred way to go. But in a push, this method does kinda work.
Its not staying hot enough to smoothen out. That causes the roughness.
Hi Jeff, thanks for the comment - I thought as much, thanks for your input. The thicker steel parts were a little smoother, which confirms your theory. 😊