This might not be for turning wrenches although I did have to strip the frame but here goes. Has anyone had any luck speeding up pj1 gloss black epoxy
with heat ? I have a powder coating oven that I can use to speed up the process just wondering if anyone else has tried it and if so what times and temperatures they used for best result.
Thanks in advance
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Why paint? Have you considered powder coating the frame?
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pj1 reacts well to light heat to cure, most paints do actually. :twocents:
Not a big fan of powder coating frames, once it's chipped, it's chipped.
I do like doing wheels though, did my RGV that way and it already had a polished frame. I'm going to try powder coating oven on low heat after pj1 epoxy black. Thanks for the replies
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In my mind, powder coat is more resistant to chipping. If it does chip, you can touch it up with whatever paint you have that's a good match.
I've had a few frames powder coated in the past and no doubt it's a great finish. However in my experience powder coating is way more expensive than paint. Also nothing came out of the factory powder coated so in retrospect I don't really see the value-add. I'm open to being convinced though.
When I bought some PJ1 at the local shop the owner told me to "sweat" the bare metal frame before painting. Take a propane torch and heat it up, clean and wipe it down, let it cool to a good temp, and then prime and paint it. I haven't tried it but it sound good. :umm:
I just prime with an etching primer, let that cure for at least a day, then spray with Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy (not a true 2 part epoxy). A couple weeks cure and it is fairly gas proof. All rattle-can. Touch up chips with model car paint.
my frame is powder coated and i wish it wasn't. it's a great shiny finish but it seems like every time you tighten a bolt to the frame such as the engine mounts the coating chips or cracks. i had to go back and touch up the chips with a brush. just my 2 cents.
I have used Atwoods industrial implement enamel with good results. Tough stuff after a good 2 week cure time. handles fuel well and can take a hit without chipping.
FWIW.