Pan what to paint with?

[wrenchnride247]

Originally Posted by Racelook

I would never powder coat the pan. (because of the torsion that's in every car)

Wiebrand

If you are talking about flex (what your calling torsion?). They wouldn't powder coat parts like coil springs if it couldn't take this stress. Powder coat is a polyester resin that bonds to the part at the right temp. and time.

[NO_H2O]

And powder coat look goooooooood too.

[wrenchnride247]

Looks schweet NO_H20!! Killer job man! :agree:

[NO_H2O]

Thanks Wrench. The grey pan, black parts with stainless hardware should give this one lots of detail.

[Racelook]

Originally Posted by wrenchnride247

If you are talking about flex (what your calling torsion?). They wouldn't powder coat parts like coil springs if it couldn't take this stress. Powder coat is a polyester resin that bonds to the part at the right temp. and time.

You're right about the coil springs. But I've also seen alot of powder coated equipment that started with an crack (from stone hitting it, etc), that rusted out underneath. Moisture gets under it, and you just can see it in an (too) late stadium.
And as far as I know you may not seal the bonds of the pan halfs and the tunnel by powder coating. ANd how do you than prevent getting moisture between them???

Grt Wiebrand

[NO_H2O]

We cleaned and sealed the seams after powder coating with grey seam sealer.

[wrenchnride247]

racelook, your right about rust under the chips (as I stated in earlier post). But if the metal is prepped right, the better the powder coat bond (just like painting). If you do get chips. If repowder coating is not an option (like floor pan). Then you can feather the edges, and use paint to touch-up. Powder coating can also be color sanded and buffed to blend the touch-up...

[19josh76]

Hurculiner is what I would use you just brush it on. It will cost you about 100 bucks. It is durable and water tight and should last several years. Comes in 3 different colors too blk red and grey...........