rich46 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Well as I said I would I'm giving the forum an up date on my power coating on the "redish" swing arm brackets. The company I tried will remain nameless the color turned out to be damn close but their prep work was not really up to snuff. There fore the job looks like s#*t. The only real problem with the color was that it tended toward too shinny but the lack of prep caused the coating to bubble "not good"> I have been playing with Dulicolor imitation anodizing and I'm getting pretty close. The trick is to not use their silver under coat but try a automotive very light gold (Toyota Camry) as an under coat and use a satin clear coat as a final finish. If I get a formula that really works I will pass it along, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have been playing with Dulicolor imitation anodizing and I'm getting pretty close. The trick is to not use their silver under coat but try a automotive very light gold (Toyota Camry) as an under coat and use a satin clear coat as a final finish. If I get a formula that really works I will pass it along, Rich Thanks for that tip; I've been meaning to try some experimentation w/ the Duplicolor mock anodize paint myself. Sorry your powder coating shop let you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich46 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have been playing with Dulicolor imitation anodizing and I'm getting pretty close. The trick is to not use their silver under coat but try a automotive very light gold (Toyota Camry) as an under coat and use a satin clear coat as a final finish. If I get a formula that really works I will pass it along, Rich Thanks for that tip; I've been meaning to try some experimentation w/ the Duplicolor mock anodize paint myself. Sorry your powder coating shop let you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich46 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have been playing with Dulicolor imitation anodizing and I'm getting pretty close. The trick is to not use their silver under coat but try a automotive very light gold (Toyota Camry) as an under coat and use a satin clear coat as a final finish. If I get a formula that really works I will pass it along, Rich Thanks for that tip; I've been meaning to try some experimentation w/ the Duplicolor mock anodize paint myself. Sorry your powder coating shop let you down. I did find one more tip that might help. The automotive paint stores have spray cans of very high quality spray satin that are of a far better grade than the stuff one gets from a hardware store or hobby shop. These products give a very consistent finish and don't get splotchy like the more hobby and craft materials, also works well over decals to give the finished job a factory look. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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