Powder Coating videos by Cwlongshot

[Kenk]

The below two videos have been really helpful for understanding powder coating. Cwlongshot does a great job on this, plus it?s way more scientific and exacting than other videos I?ve watched on this process, I?m just wondering what manufacture the powder coating comes from that he is using, or who makes high quality coating that will work well for say, a 175gr - TC 10mm bullet 

Powder Coating - Part 1
https://rumble.com/vtz57g-pt-1-powder-coating.html

Powder Coating Part - 2
https://rumble.com/vtz723-part-ii-powder-coating.html

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[sqlbullet]

I tried harbor freight powder and then switched to "powder by the pound".

The harbor freight powder were cheap.  I grabbed black and red.  But they produced clumpy results, the red is really a stark red color, and reports are the black includes some graphite which might be abrasive to your barrel.  I now use them for non-bullet purposes.

I have used some dark green, dark red and black and I have mixed for custom colors.  I really like of the red-green swirl coats I have obtained this way.

I will also say that the type of plastic container you use for the "swirl" matters a whole bunch.  What you are actually doing is generating a static charge on the bullets/plastic the attracts/repels the powder.  I don't recall the type of plastic that is ideal and my google-foo isn't finding it either, but if you are getting really poor adhesion and you are sure you didn't contaminate the bullets, try a different plastic.

Finally, I have found that your own bullets don't look as nice in person as they do in photos.  Before you judge your results too harshly, take a photo and format it for an internet forum.  They will look lots better I promise.

In the end for most bullets, I have gone back to good old lubri-sizing.  I use powder coat for bullet that are plain base but will be used in a gas operated gun.  Gas systems will eat just a little lead off the bottom of a plain base bullet unless it is covered by powder coat or by gas check.  For the most part this is my .358 and .458 bullets for my AR-10 in 358 Winchester and my 458 Socom.  I still have some 10mm powder coat around to use up as well.

[Kenk]

Thanks sqlbullet

[Kenk]

Thanks, it sounds like Eastwood found at https://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-ford-light-blue.html is good stuff also, but I can?t find Eastwoods Ford Light Blue on Amazon (was hoping to save on shipping), but Amazon does offer Henry's Hotcoat powder coat in a light blue finish https://a.co/d/aB9WE9e however I don?t know anything about the Henry's brand, quality, or even if it?s what I?m looking for.

[John A.]

There would be very little difference.

The henry blue is a little lighter, but not enough to make a difference unless you were intentionally trying to perfectly match something else.

Medium regular blues work great.  Covers great.

OD green looks more black than anything.

Gloss black is exactly that.

White -- I don't really care for white. 

Red works really well.

Medium blues tend to work really good I think.

[Kenk]

Thanks John, so the henry?s would be fine then I take it?

[John A.]

It's just a different shade of blue is all as far as I know.

I guess eastwood could answer that question as to whether if there is a difference?

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Saw this on eastwoods site:

Application Tips
CLEAN - Thoroughly strip and clean your metal part before coating. We recommend Eastwood Pre Painting Prep.

COAT - Apply using Eastwood DIY HotCoat Gun 11671A or the Eastwood Dual Voltage HotCoat Gun 11676.

CURE - Cure the part in an electric oven for recommended time. NEVER use an oven that is used for food.

Application Note: Final appearance of Translucent and Candy powders will be affected by applied powder thickness, substrate and application techniques.
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Specifications

Color: Translucent Green
Gloss Level: Gloss
Cure Temperature: 400 Degrees
Cure Time: 20 Minutes after flowout
Powder Type: Polyester TGIC
Finish: Smooth
Coverage: 1/2 lb. of powder is approximately 10-20 sq. ft.
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https://www.thereloadersnetwork.com/2018/08/10/powder-coating-bullets-trying-out-five-more-eastwood-powders/

[Kenk]

Thanks John, I?m assuming Henry?s will be fine, plus really, any shade of blue will work