Powder coat can be cheap if done yourself. Here is my system: http://www.kr2seafury.com/2.html
www.harborfreight.com/ has all you need but the oven OR I use the Craftsman gun...Ebay Item number:320695170539 Some folks believe it covers to good and flaws in welds will not appear if powder coated but I think the hard shell finish will crack if your welds crack so I powder coated my gear. MERRY CHRISTMAS Craig www.kr2seafury.com Corvair 2780 ________________________________ From: "bdazzca...@aol.com" <bdazzca...@aol.com> To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 5:25 PM Subject: Re: KR> steel and aluminum protection--suggestions? its kinda the expensive route but I plan on powder coating mine. David Swanson Tucson AZ In a message dated 12/25/2011 3:38:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jersi...@gmail.com writes: > Hello all, and Merry Christmas-- I just received my wing attach fittings from the shop and am wondering if any of you have specific recommendations for protecting 4130 steel--specific types of paint or protective coatings that you particularly like and trust. I'd also appreciate any specific suggestions for aluminum protection. >From Sonex builders' sites I seem to remember there's a zinc chromate (?) spray that people use. What do you think is best? Thanks for any suggestions... Seth _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
