RE: [DML] powder coating the frame?

["Nick Kemp" <nkemp@xxxxxxxx>]

I powder coated the frame on my D and would recommend it.  If rust occurs
under the powder coat it will not be between the paint and the steel.  It
would develop inside the steel.  Much as it does in the epoxy coating.

When the first coat goes on, have them use a zinc rich base coat and then
follow up with a color coat to match.  The zinc will slow down any rust.

FWIW I had mine zinc chromated before powder coating with the zinc rich
primer coat.

For those who doubt the value of powder coating ... that is what is on your
washer, both the external and the tub.  As long as the surface coat is not
broken to the point where steel is exposed I doubt that you'll ever have to
worry.  Ask your powder coater about some stories as to the value and they
will be able to share how truly strong it is.

Nick

-----Original Message-----
From: nicholden@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:nicholden@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 12:52 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] powder coating the frame?


Hi, Just after peoples thoughts on powdercoating the frame?




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