Powder Coating – Good Advice
I just felt that this should be made public. The level of cowboy-ism within the powder coating industry never ceases to amaze and astound us at MSB. The frame was powder coated by a firm in north Essex.
There has been no preparation to the frame other than probably a quick clean with a cloth. Powder has been applied directly on the the old paint surface. Adding insult to injury he was charged £80.00 for the privilege some 18 months ago. It goes without saying he won’t be returning to Dodge City again.
The old adage in this life is You get what you pay for cheap is never cheap it’s costly in the long term. Bet this lot had no intention of offering any guarantee.
Please don’t ask who they were as it could lead to some uncomfortable rebounds.
Here's where to start
“Make two lists of parts, with photographs, all work is booked in on our computer system, and you will be given a copy of the work sheet and a works order number.
Use this worksheet to check that you have everything back. – This is very important when small parts are involved.
In doubt about the finish and colour, we have a range of colour samples & cards at our showroom, we would be happy to run off a colour sample for you (subject to stock).
Prepping
All prep work is carried out by us from blanking of threads and protection of parts that need to be free of paints. We do ask though to remove bearings & bushes where possible.
The majority of grease & oils should be cleaned off before we receive the work.
In the case of oil in frames all inlet & outlets should be protected to stop any ingress of grits during the blasting process, this also includes oil tanks.
All oil should be flushed out and left clean before reaching us.
Collecting your parts
When you come along to pick your parts up, it may help to bring with you a few boxes and protective blankets or towels. Although our finished work is normally wrapped but it never hurts to always have that bit of protection when you most need it!
Before taking your parts away, you will be welcome to check all parts before leaving, and if for any reason you are not happy with the work we will without question re-work the part or parts.
We have many years experience in Powder Coating.
For further advice and to discuss options for your Powder Coating project, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
How Not To Powder Coat
Here’s an example of improper powder coating. These parts were sent to us by a client for rework. The owner of the quad bike took it to someone who claimed they could powder coat it. The results are typical of low-quality home kits, which often yield results that are more harmful than helpful.
Safety...
This is why we inspect every motorcycle frame that comes into our facility, but we take your safety and the quality of our work very seriously. In this case, we found poor welding after a third party brazed the lug next to the damaged area. It’s a scary situation to think about—especially if another coater hadn’t caught it. This bike is being rebuilt for racing, and price should not be the only factor to consider when it comes to your safety.
