We all know you can powder coat metal but what about other materials such as glass?  In order to powder coat an item there is really only one determining factor, it must be able to withstand 400ºF. Metal is one of the best materials to powder coat because it conducts electricity, allowing the charged powder to be drawn to the part thus completing the circuit.  That leaves out all other non conductive items, can they be powder coated too?  Hot flocking is the most common way of powder coating non conductive objects by heating them up to temperature, pulling them out of the oven and then applying the powder without needing to connect the grounding cable or plug in the gun.  The part is already hot so the powder melts on contact.  Once there is full coverage you put it back into the oven to finish curing.  This method is proven and utilized by many manufacturing companies but there are some other little known tricks to coat materials like glass without having to heat them up before.
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Generator Buyers Guide
Things to Consider When Shopping for a Generator We all like to get away from it all once in a while. Whether that is to a cabin, a remote off-road campsite, the racetrack, or just the parking lot of your favorite team’s stadium chances are there aren’t any electrical outlets […]
How to Port and Polish Cylinder Heads
Porting cylinder heads for better performance is as much an art as it is a science. Strange as it may seem, just making the intake and exhaust passages bigger will not always improve performance, and may actually hurt it. The expert port polishers are still guys with a lifetime of […]
How To Install a Tri-Flow Radiator
How To Install a Tri-Flow Radiator The new Eastwood Maxx-Power Tri-Flow aluminum radiators have been proven to keep a car 24 degrees cooler than a regular OEM brass and copper radiator. Their 3 pass design cools better than typical single pass aluminum radiators too. Getting this added cooling is easy […]
Taking Pictures During Disassembly To Save Time Later
We’ve all been there, you’re getting ready to put your project back together but you have no idea what goes where. Â Running into a problem like this can set your project back and even sometimes cause a loss of motivation. Today almost everyone has a smartphone or cell phone with […]
Properly Store Your Air Hoses So They Don’t Kink – Quick Tip
Air hoses can be a pain especially if you don’t have a retractable hose reel, but its important to take care of them if you want them to last. If you’re not ready to invest in a Retractable Air Hose, here is a quick tip to increase the longevity of […]
How to Prep Metal For Welding – Quick Tip
Dirty Welds Are Never Strong so Clean Your Metal Before Welding The key to any good weld is clean metal, but what is the best way to clean metal before you start welding? Depending on the tools you have and the overall goal of the project, there are a few […]
Applying Filler and Glazing Putty Really Is Easy – Quick Tip
DONT LET BODY WORK GET IN THE WAY OF FINISHING YOUR PROJECT One of the scariest aspects of vehicle restoration is body work, especially when it comes to filler and sanding. Â The worst thing to do is avoid it until the end, then be forced to pay someone else to […]
5 Easy Ways to Remove Spot Welds
What’s the Best Way To Get Rid of Those Annoying Spot Welds? When you’re tearing down your project vehicle, it’s inevitable you will come across some spot welds that need to be removed. They can be a pain to remove — especially when you want to save as much of […]