Powder Coating Project

I am taking several parts in to have them powder coated this morning, these parts are off of my JP;

Side rails, legs, lock down bar, and auto launch gun

I was thinking of having the coin door powder coated as well...

Anyone had a coin door powder coated? Were there any issues with powder coating the hinge portion of the door?

I have never had anything power coated in the past, any suggestions would be appreciated.

#2 13 years ago

JLW

jrrdw

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White Hall, MD

14y 56,100 2,144 1 12

I have never had anything power coated in the past, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Powder Coating involves baking powdered color pigment on the parts, in case you didn't know.

If you take the hinges apart and seal the pin holes they should be ok. The seals will have to be heat resistant of course. Are your legs chromed? I'm not sure if chrome can be done...

#3 13 years ago

JCC

Jcraigcx

Blocked

13y 4

I've done 3 coin doors. No problems.

#4 13 years ago

DAD

Bill2626

Inactive member

Thanks for the input guys...

So I am assuming it is necessary to pull the hinge assembly apart then?

#5 13 years ago

TDA

The_Dude_Abides

Northern California, CA

14y 137K 9,468 151

I think that is accurate, every time I have seen anything going to powder coat the hinges are removed. If you didn't I would assume the hinges would be stuck in place afterward. I think if you don't seal pin holes or don't want to bother with that step you would just have to grind them out a bit so things fit again after.

#6 13 years ago

DAD

Bill2626

Inactive member

Dropped off my parts, they will be ready for pick up on Friday. The guy said the hinges are not a problem at all, he said there was no need to pill the hing pin. I guess we will see how it all plays out on Friday...

#7 13 years ago

HDC

HELLODEADCITY

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15y 72,650 5,822 8

Is powder coating very expensive ?
I've heard people doing bicycle frames all the time but never seen any in person yet

#8 13 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

14y 127K 11,060 246

Back alley creations will powder coat your legs and trim for $250. If it didn't cost $150 to ship the stuff I would have done it already.

#9 13 years ago

TDA

The_Dude_Abides

Northern California, CA

14y 137K 9,468 151

Good news that makes it real easy post some pics when you get it back!

#10 13 years ago

DAD

Bill2626

Inactive member

Is powder coating very expensive ?

I thought the price was reasonable Autumnfade, $140 for all of the following;

4 legs
2 side rails
1 lock down bar
1 coin door
1 coin door frame
24 bolts, (leg bolts, door frame bolts etc.)
1 auto ball launcher

They sand blast every part, bringing them down to bare metal and then the powder coat process.

Bicycle frames would not be a problem at all, while I was there they rolled out an entire truck frame they had just completed, it looked awesome...

Thanks The Dude Abides, will post once completed!

#11 13 years ago

HDC

HELLODEADCITY

Inactive member

15y 72,650 5,822 8

thanks for the info Bill2626
I noticed years ago Eastwood had a do it yourself kit but it might be more practical to drop it off at a shop and be done with it

#12 13 years ago

JLW

jrrdw

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White Hall, MD

14y 56,100 2,144 1 12

You can still get the pigment for it (ebay, tcpglobal). The problem is do you have a big enough oven?

1 week later

#13 13 years ago

DAD

Bill2626

Inactive member

Picked up my parts and got everything installed yesterday... Here is a few pics - I am really happy with the powder coat process, these parts look better than new!!

There is no doubt I will be visiting the powder coat shop more often, amazing quality work!

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#14 13 years ago

BRI

BriGuy5

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Round Rock, TX

13y 47,650 753 4

Wow, very unique looking. Great job! You should've powercoated the two bolts holding in the lockdown bar assembly, too. Looks very nice though!

#15 13 years ago

PNM

shock_me

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14y 71,800 2,490

I like it a lot!!

#16 13 years ago

FXS

sulli10

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Morristown, NJ

13y 129K 2,573 33 61

Wow what a great looking job. Really improves the look of JP. How did you find the shop to do the work?

#17 13 years ago

DAD

Bill2626

Inactive member

You should've powercoated the two bolts holding in the lockdown bar assembly, too.

Yea... I missed those two bolts. Ill get them done on my return trip, Im going to do my Tommy in a couple months...

How did you find the shop to do the work?

I had chrome work done at this local shop, they aslo do powder coating, just google powder coating in your local area, you should haven't have a problem finding someone local...

#18 13 years ago

LBD

PwninShiznat

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Troutville, VA

13y 34,400 279

Wow, that looks pretty sweet. Nice job. As said before, definitely a unique look.

#19 13 years ago

HDC

HELLODEADCITY

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15y 72,650 5,822 8

Wow that really looks great like a new machine

#20 13 years ago

CMB

pin-tastic

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14y 35,150 713

Picked up my parts and got everything installed yesterday... Here is a few pics - I am really happy with the powder coat process, these parts look better than new!! []

Powder coat looks very nice, what color or finish is that called its definitely not
just plain old satin black, what do they call it ?

#21 13 years ago

DAD

Bill2626

Inactive member

what color or finish is that called its definitely not
just plain old satin black

The color is black, but it is a wrinkle finish. This is the same color and finish they put on the Harley Davidsons the shop owner tells me. The camera flash kind of makes the color look like it has a bit of grey in it, it dosen't.

#22 13 years ago

SCO

scooter

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Louisville, KY

15y 96,900 3,615 1 205

Looks Great!

11 months later

#23 12 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

14y 127K 11,060 246

Doh, wish I saw this before I painted the coin door on my Gottlieb. That Wrinkled looks like what is supposed to be on it. Couldn't find it at the hardware stores but it sounds like I need to go to the HD shop.

#24 12 years ago

robertmee

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Raleigh, NC

12y 82,800 6,430 15 9

You'd be amazed at what you can find at your local powdercoat shop for pricing. Most times you can get all the hardware on a pinball (legs, door, lockbar, side rails, hinges) done for less than $100.

#25 12 years ago

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docscott

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Prescott, AZ

12y 28,150 1,479 2 30

great deal. definitely worth the investment.

#26 12 years ago

DEY

absocountry2

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Wasilla, AK

13y 82,050 7,424 29 72

Looks great!

#27 12 years ago

TDA

The_Dude_Abides