QuikVend Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've read a little bit around the forums and the internet concerning powder coating. With all the machines I have that need refurbished(from light to heavy), I'd really like to find something that looks good and is durable. I've found that using a spray can head dune neither of those so far. Not to mention all the times I have to sand/spray/wait. Anyone have any experience or info on powder coating? Looks life I could get everything I need to get started for under $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD Snacks Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I looked a lot into powder coating, there's some on this site that have done it, and also varying opinions on it. From what I remember you need to have good prep, which would be like sand blasting, and to sandblast you need a good sized compressor with proper cfm, I have a good air compressor, but I don't think it'd have the cfm to handle the sand blasting. There are also various mediums for sandblasting which have pros and cons. Then you need the powder coat equipment to paint the machines, and you need an oven dedicated to powder coating because it can be toxic if around your food. That's as far as I got in my travels because, unlike you, my machine quantity didn't justify it. It's much easier for me (and less time consuming) to hire a guy to sandblast and powder coat my machines. I've had it done to my oaks and they looks amazing. It was costly, but I probably will die before it has to be done again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 How much was it for your oaks? I'm guesstimating around 200 or so machines that I'll eventually have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD Snacks Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yeah, for you, and an operation that big, it might actually be cheaper to do it yourself. I really don't remember offhand, and I know I had to pay cash, so i'd have to look for a receipt, but I think it was something like 40 for sand blasting and 20 for powder coating. And that was just body's and hoppers, I didn't have any lids that were that bad, and he was able to color match. It adds up for a lot of machines to have it done. I think the biggest cost to do it yourself is the compressor and sandblast cabinet, which I couldn't justify. I've tried aircraft stripper to chemically remove the paint, but something about the original powder coat made it a big mess for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yea, I have a compressor already. The oven I was figuring on picking up for cheap on Craigslist. Wasn't sure about the prep work. Harbor freight has the blasting tables for cheap. Definitely not interested in stripping them. Too much of a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It better be a big compressor. My neighbor has a big one and we couldn't get it to work with the sandblaster. You may be able to rent a big one, if yours doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandist Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It's cheaper to find a company that sandblasts and paints rather than go through all that work and cost to come out with less results. The best results you will get are with professional companies that do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaneTrain Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 As someone who’s career is paint. 90% of your problems with paint come from improper prep. A surface must always be clean, dry and dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I've had quite a few powder coated. I bargained on the price allowing my guy to get to them in between his big jobs. Sandblasted and powder coated $30 each. If you have space for all the machinery its actually pretty easy. A 5 hp 80 gallon compressor is what you need. Should be able to get one for about $1500 or maybe less new. Be sure you put screws or bolts in any holes or you will damage the threads with the sandblasting. NW will also need new Mylar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I never replace the mylar if I am painting a machine. Looks ok to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I've had about 50+ heads powdered and I think the nw looks better without the Mylar. Looks clean. I have someone that's pretty cheap, but does good work. Fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I just have them powdered as I need them, so it's not as big of an impact. I'll send 10-20, then when I pick them up I drop more off. After those are out on route I did the same thing over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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