How To Do Motorcycle Powder Coating
Powder coating is a type of coating which is applied in the form of free flowing dry solid, and it gives a layer of paint which is brighter, thicker and much more durable than the ordinary paint. It is applied on automobiles to give them a sleek look, and is the number one choice of paint material for bikes these days.
Procedure for applying a coat of powder coating involves spraying of dry powder on clean metal surface without the need of any adhesive agent or a binding pigment. When the powder leaves the nozzle of the spray unit, it becomes electrically charged and gets attached to the metal surface because of the charge difference. The powder is created with a special type of polymer which is sensitive to heat. It is mixed with other chemicals to increase its weight and to make it strong, so that it is able to resist tough weather conditions.
Things Required:
– Corona gun
– Powder paint
– Convection cure oven or a heating element
– Safety goggles
– Air compressor
– Chain and winch
– Grounding wire with alligator clips
– Sandblaster
– Respirator
– Large and open work space
– Broom
– Air Blower
Instructions
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First of all clean the surface of the bike where you want to apply powder paint. You may apply powder coating to the naked layer of metal or make some stylish design over an existing layer of paint. Clean the surface with a cotton cloth dipped in petrol or thinner. You can use sandblasting to remove any stains or dirt marks that are not coming off.
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Wear a safety mask and safety goggles before proceeding forward. Attach the sand blaster gun to the air compressor. Allow the pressure to build up to 50 psi, and then spray air over the entire metal surface. Allow some time for the dust to settle down, and then use a broom to clean up the area.
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Create the desired colour by mixing the required amounts of different solid powders. Put the powder in the corona gun and do a test run on a plain paper or some scrap metal to see whether the colour is ideally suited to your needs or not.
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Now start spraying dry paint over the surface of motorbike in the form of small semi circles. Give it about 25 minutes break before applying the second coat of powder paint.
