Powder is addicting. Several years ago, I started doing little stuff for my own motorcycles and ended up building a strong part time business. So strong that I’m retiring from my day job and taking it full time next month. Some tips: If you are going to be doing more, buy a better gun. I recommend the Columbia Coatings Hyper Smooth systems. You can get a great gun for well under $1k that will last you a very long time. 2: Sharp edges cause power to pull away, which is why you didn’t get good initial coverage on the base piece. Also, and you caught this, turn your air down. 4-8psi is good for most applications. Use the diffusers and spray somewhat perpendicular instead of straight on. This helps slow the air and lets you direct the powder to where you want it. Build thickness: Too thin and you’ll get light spots, grainy finish and/or tight orange peel. Took thick and get runs/sags, edge building or picture framing and wide orange peel (especially on flat surfaces) Best of Luck and I hope your channel continues to grow. I’ve been really enjoying your content. Steve
Thanks for watching man and I appreciate the response!! I definitley don’t plan on powder coating anymore at the moment I just wanted to try it and to make content with it I had always wanted to try it. Great recommendations!! Much appreciated man , again thanks for watching 🤟🏻🤟🏻
I love that this was a true first time learning experience and you weren’t afraid to show us the mistakes and that you took the time to research and learn how to correct them. Way to go Justin, keep up the great videos man 💪🏽
To answer some of the questions you had . You do start your bake time when the part reaches temp. which depends on cure schedule of powder. The silver edge is due to the sharp edges of your parts, if you lightly sand the edges you won't have the silver edges.
Honestly, I think it turned out really well. I have been looking at prismatic powder for a while now and I think you just pushed me that little bit to finally just make the purchase. You’re killing the uploads lately brotha man.
I had several Powder Guns also. I still have 2 Eastwood guns, which are very good for the money. LOL , And I thought I was the only one ever Shocked by Gun! It hurts. more like a DC voltage. My first Eastwood was defective, and I didn't know it. I couldn't get 8 inches away, and that sucker would jump out and get the metal, but also me! I had to drop it. Eastwood has a button you push to turn on gun electric static. I thought I was being smart and taped mine in ,so it would be on all the time. I had the electric plug in hooked to a light switch, so I would through the light switch on, and the plugin would be on . but I got too close with my right ear one tip reaching over metal I was powdering, and they sucker jumped out and got my ear like 30 times before I could get away from it ! I no longer taped my button in anymore, and understood what it was really for. lol Saying all this. to say I bought a Kool Kat Quik Shot gun for $124.99 shipped! It does not hook up to electric!! It creates static when powder flows through the gun. It has a short ground wire to put on part. but I have outside earth ground hooked up to my part hanger, so I don't use ground wire on gun. This gun is the best I have ever seen. It came from Columbia Coatings. No more getting shocked ! I can get as close as I want and the air adjuster works so well, I just verily open it. saves powder. I can now put powder over other powder or second coat with ease. The Eastwood didn't like second coats, or it wouldn't get up in corners very well. but the new gun does it all and it s cheap price. check it out.. Nice video.. but had to laugh when someone else got shocked and it wasn't me..
Hey Dave, you said the gun you liked from Columbia Coatings was the Kool Kat Quick Shot, but on their website I see the Kool Koat System for 10 times as much. Can you clarify with any additional info?
Good video I’m glad you showed us the first time using it but I do have a question does the instructions come with it I was wanting or been thinking about doing some powder coating myself I’m glad you’re OK you didn’t get electrocuted . Thanks for sharing and being honest.
Hey off topic, but what do you do for an uneven bed? Mine is slightly off, about 1 inch higher in the back on one side. You seem to know your shit so figured I'd ask here haha
I have seen people use washers to space the bed , maybe previous owner or someone spaced it ? Or maybe you could ad some spacers to front , but may throw off cab-bed body lines… could also be your frame of truck has ever been rear ended… not sure I’m not a huge body work guy… hard to tell without seeing it in person man… hope this helps thanks for watching!
I ain’t giving any lessons lol. Just a TH-cam video buddy don’t believe or trust everything you see on the internet. Viewer discretion & common sense is recommended.
Powder is addicting. Several years ago, I started doing little stuff for my own motorcycles and ended up building a strong part time business. So strong that I’m retiring from my day job and taking it full time next month.
Some tips: If you are going to be doing more, buy a better gun. I recommend the Columbia Coatings Hyper Smooth systems. You can get a great gun for well under $1k that will last you a very long time.
2: Sharp edges cause power to pull away, which is why you didn’t get good initial coverage on the base piece.
Also, and you caught this, turn your air down. 4-8psi is good for most applications. Use the diffusers and spray somewhat perpendicular instead of straight on. This helps slow the air and lets you direct the powder to where you want it.
Build thickness: Too thin and you’ll get light spots, grainy finish and/or tight orange peel. Took thick and get runs/sags, edge building or picture framing and wide orange peel (especially on flat surfaces)
Best of Luck and I hope your channel continues to grow. I’ve been really enjoying your content.
Steve
Thanks for watching man and I appreciate the response!! I definitley don’t plan on powder coating anymore at the moment I just wanted to try it and to make content with it I had always wanted to try it. Great recommendations!! Much appreciated man , again thanks for watching 🤟🏻🤟🏻
Hows the businesses going?
I love that this was a true first time learning experience and you weren’t afraid to show us the mistakes and that you took the time to research and learn how to correct them. Way to go Justin, keep up the great videos man 💪🏽
Thanks for watching !!!
To answer some of the questions you had . You do start your bake time when the part reaches temp. which depends on cure schedule of powder. The silver edge is due to the sharp edges of your parts, if you lightly sand the edges you won't have the silver edges.
Pre hearing the part immediately prior to powder coating IS a requisite then? And at what temperature?
Honestly, I think it turned out really well. I have been looking at prismatic powder for a while now and I think you just pushed me that little bit to finally just make the purchase.
You’re killing the uploads lately brotha man.
Thanks for watching man!!!!
One thin coat gives a very smooth finish
I had several Powder Guns also. I still have 2 Eastwood guns, which are very good for the money. LOL , And I thought I was the only one ever Shocked by Gun! It hurts. more like a DC voltage. My first Eastwood was defective, and I didn't know it. I couldn't get 8 inches away, and that sucker would jump out and get the metal, but also me! I had to drop it. Eastwood has a button you push to turn on gun electric static. I thought I was being smart and taped mine in ,so it would be on all the time. I had the electric plug in hooked to a light switch, so I would through the light switch on, and the plugin would be on . but I got too close with my right ear one tip reaching over metal I was powdering, and they sucker jumped out and got my ear like 30 times before I could get away from it ! I no longer taped my button in anymore, and understood what it was really for. lol Saying all this. to say I bought a Kool Kat Quik Shot gun for $124.99 shipped! It does not hook up to electric!! It creates static when powder flows through the gun. It has a short ground wire to put on part. but I have outside earth ground hooked up to my part hanger, so I don't use ground wire on gun. This gun is the best I have ever seen. It came from Columbia Coatings. No more getting shocked ! I can get as close as I want and the air adjuster works so well, I just verily open it. saves powder. I can now put powder over other powder or second coat with ease. The Eastwood didn't like second coats, or it wouldn't get up in corners very well. but the new gun does it all and it s cheap price. check it out.. Nice video.. but had to laugh when someone else got shocked and it wasn't me..
Hey Dave, you said the gun you liked from Columbia Coatings was the Kool Kat Quick Shot, but on their website I see the Kool Koat System for 10 times as much. Can you clarify with any additional info?
Wow, that was electrifying. Thanks.
I know it was shocking to see.
Definitely upgrade to the eastwood dual voltage gun starter kit is $190 comes with a bunch of extras or just the gun is $160
Hey do you need a air compressor for the Eastwood dual compressor??
It's not often that you hear getting shocked. You got ALL the amps🤣 Ask me how I know, lol
Doing my homework on this powdercoating kit, gonna try my Harley FXD mag spoke wheels n random parts black..BYW sick ass Ford truck🤘
I would get the Eastwood kit instead
Even though I was doing a lot of this 🤦♂️ great first time video!
Good video I’m glad you showed us the first time using it but I do have a question does the instructions come with it I was wanting or been thinking about doing some powder coating myself I’m glad you’re OK you didn’t get electrocuted . Thanks for sharing and being honest.
I don’t remember if there was instructions or not honestly. But thank you for watching!
Man of many skills!👍🔥👏👏
I've run across a few of your videos lately and for a young ki... person, your videos are quite impressive. New sub here.
Always have a mask on to paint or powder coat please
Yessir I usually do , I had a fan blowing here but no excuses… usually do with /some form of ventilation … thanks for watching!
Good effort, about to PC for the first time 👍
Nice....I love that green
great job brotha ... Looks beautiful
All that dust in the floor is mimicking what's getting in your lungs....just a suggestion protect them with respirator or something 😷😎 nice job though
Definitely plan on it !!! Thanks for watching !!
Looks good - did you do the back side of the red color?
No sir. It’s aluminum. Won’t rust so only done what’s visible
Thanks Mclovin
Well now I know. I was wondering how bad of a shock you'd get if you happen to you touch it. Comparing to an electric fence. 😂
Did you copper/electrical ground with a rod?
I used to powder coat….why are those colors in the SAME BOX!!???
Can you provide a link for that hitch cover please
Hey off topic, but what do you do for an uneven bed? Mine is slightly off, about 1 inch higher in the back on one side. You seem to know your shit so figured I'd ask here haha
I have seen people use washers to space the bed , maybe previous owner or someone spaced it ? Or maybe you could ad some spacers to front , but may throw off cab-bed body lines… could also be your frame of truck has ever been rear ended… not sure I’m not a huge body work guy… hard to tell without seeing it in person man… hope this helps thanks for watching!
The thing is if this guy can do it without any recent instructions and his mental powers very limited anybody can do this so the gun must work
What’s the name of that hitch cover company? Grilltex?
@grille_tech on Instagram!
You should also wear a respirator…
Agreed!
What color is your truck???
Paint code T7 , charcoal beige metallic.
Where did you get the part from grill takes?! I can’t find it
DM them on insta !
His name is Ryan , tell him I sent you for the best deal!
Looks sweet bro🔥💯
sir we wanna sponsor you for your TH-cam and Tiktok videos
That’s not a digital regulator just throwing that out there
Hook 😂 your ground up
Your not supposed to preheat
Points and edges need to be knocked down, sanded
I can’t understand what he is saying
get a hotcoat gun
Too much air
Dude I had to comment again… you never wondered what that extra wire was for? You giving very false lessons pal.
I ain’t giving any lessons lol. Just a TH-cam video buddy don’t believe or trust everything you see on the internet. Viewer discretion & common sense is recommended.
That's a Damn mess
Amen