Powdercoating in South SF Bay?

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Author Message   Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 01:47 pm:    Hey all I just acquired a set of used RTE sliders that are in need of powdercoating. Anyone here know of a shop in the San Jose area (Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Saratoga) that does good powdercoating work? Thanks!   Jake Hartley (Jake) Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 09:06 am:    My suggestion would be to talk to a local custom motorcycle shop (not a Harley dealer) and find out where they get their work done. These guys usually know the shops that deal in custom or short-run powder coating.   Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Posted on Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 07:54 pm:    Thanks for the tip! If I can't find anyone who already knows of a good powdercoating place, I'll definitely take a look at that.   Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Posted on Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 07:59 pm:    Craig, FWIW, I would go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy that spray in Bed liner crap for trucks. Sliders will get beat up under normal use; so why not apply something more durable than a powdercoat? Paul and 2 pennys   Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Posted on Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 09:16 pm:    Paul- I never thought about any alternatives to powdercoating. Some questions though.... What about metal prep... I would need to strip the existing paint off... then what? Primer? How much does that spray-in bed liner stuff cost? Is it difficult to get an even coat of spray, or is it just like spray paint? I like the sound of your idea if it's a viable alternative!   Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Posted on Monday, December 02, 2002 - 08:08 am:    Craig, I would sand the entire surface with a medium coarse grit paper. Then clean with alcohol or MEK for final prep. Find a place to hang and spray on the linex or Rhino Guard. Check your local listings Craig for guys who perform the spray-in bed liner service. Most of them will treat anything for a small fee. Paul '00 Pig   Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Posted on Monday, December 02, 2002 - 08:10 am:    Good info... Will this stuff stick on bare metal?   Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Posted on Monday, December 02, 2002 - 08:58 am:    It should as long as you rough up the surface with sand paper for adhesion.