Powder coating is a great way to create a durable finish on many projects, but it is considerably different than traditional painting. Because electric charge is applied to the powdered paint, one unique challenge is a phenomenon called the Faraday effect. Sometimes also known as the Faraday Cage effect, this […]
Powder coating is an undeniably tough and long-lasting finish for so many applications. But even though it lays out smooth when applied properly, the nature of the material can leave a shiny, but not super-glossy, final finish. One of the questions that comes up often is how to enhance the […]
As the first day of winter descends on us here in the Northeast, we’re reminded that there are different ways to get through winter. Some people embrace it, taking in the unique beauty of the season. Others flea it altogether, heading for warmer climes until leaves return to trees and […]
With the suspensions air tank freshly powder coated, work on our video producer Adam’s 1985 Chevy C-10 pickup project continues. As with other elements of this decade-old build, time has not been kind to some of the exterior hardware. The next components of the Air-Ride suspension to get his attention are […]
There’s a well-told story of how a certain NASCAR racing team named Petty came up with its signature “Petty Blue” hue. The color, created entirely by accident in 1959, has graced decades worth of stock cars wearing the number 43. Essentially they scrounged up whatever leftover paint was laying around […]
In this initial installment of his custom 1985 Chevy C-10 pickup project, Eastwood video producer Adam restores the Air-Ride suspension’s air tank with a fresh application of powder coating. Originally installed more than a decade ago, the truck has sat outside for years exposed to the elements. The paint has […]
How many times have you heard of some legendary idea that first came to life on a bar napkin? Rumor has it Discovery Channel’s Shark Week was first scribbled out on a cocktail square, as was the former points system for NASCAR. Porsche routinely retells its story of how Max […]
Watch as Joe DIY explains how the Eastwood PCS-1000 powder coating system is a big upgrade from the standard Eastwood powder coat gun he’s been using to restore pressed steel toys.
So you pull your freshly powder coated piece out of the oven expecting to see that perfect, shiny finish you’ve always counted on. But instead you find something entirely different – a dull spot. Or worse, a cloudy finish. Now what? There are a couple of options you can try […]
