<VV> Powder Coating Update

[Bill Hubbell]

Just to follow up on what Bob says....

When you decide to powder coat your engine shrouds, it is best to think of 
it a you would a plating process - the final result is only as good as the 
base metal.  If you have pits or gouges in the metal, they will show up 
after powder coating.  So my advice is to find the best possible shrouds to 
begin with, then sand or grind smooth any imperfections before powder 
coating.  Remember, you can't use body filler like you can with paint, 
although lead filler might work.

Also, while very durable and nearly impervious to gasoline and oils, the 
finish car be damaged by scratching, so keep them clean!

Bill Hubbell
(yes, Alice's engine shrouds are powder coated)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
To: <corvairs at cybrus.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 10:47 PM
Subject: <VV> Powder Coating Update


Hi,



Well I took the plunge and got all of the engine sheet metal for my 66 180
powder coated.



Overall I'm very happy - with one caveat to anybody considering it. I think
it was Shaun who said that it shows every imperfection and he was right.
Small scratches and rust pits which really weren't visible with the original
paint job (2 or 3 coats) showed up clearly with powder coating.



Still, it looks great and should last for the foreseeable future - I hope!



Bob