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Spoke with a race car customer of mine today that is having his sprint car wings powder coated. Will One Shot adhere to this OK? The numbers on this car are three tone convex with a centerline, an outline/shadow and a pinline around that. I really don't want to fight that much vinyl over all the rivits, braces and seams
-------------------- George Perkins Millington,TN. goatwell@bigriver.net
"I started out with nothing and still have most of it left"
I have done heaps of powdercoated signs etc, with no problems. I just prep it as per normal then scuff it and sign away. Go for it man, have fun.
Merry Christmas!
Cheers from "down under"
Rod
-------------------- Rod from, EAST COAST AIRBRUSHING "Airbrush Art & Graphics" Nambour; Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Australia E.mail: rod@rodticklesigns.com Web: www.rodticklesigns.com
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George, the powdercoating of today is way different then yesterday and supposably due to the EPA most powdercoaters are using polyester here in the states. I haven't even tryed to apply 1Shot to it but after seeing how long the powdercoat doesn't last, I see no problem.
Almost forgot! Look at your killerkart and tell me if 1Shot sticks to it.
[ December 20, 2001: Message edited by: Joey Madden ]
-------------------- HotLines Joey Madden - pinstriping since 1952 'Perfection, its what I look for and what I live for'
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George you could always do the tried & true tape test. Apply paint in a small spot, let it dry, see if the Scotch tape will peel it off. A little Scotchbrite on the area might not be a bad idea either. Good luck, & Happy Holidays!
-------------------- Luke S. Luke Scanlan Artistry Ocala, Fl. lukescanlan@cox.net Posts: 249 | From: Ocala, Florida | Registered: Nov 2001
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Thanks guys, I feel safe about going with One Shot, especially after Joey's comment about the kart I guess I was thinking about the old stuff, it was more like teflon, as far as the powder coating lasting, I'd say the average life span for a sprint car wing is three months.
-------------------- George Perkins Millington,TN. goatwell@bigriver.net
"I started out with nothing and still have most of it left"
I pinstriped powder coated suspension parts on a T-bucket 6 years ago, and it is still on there today. Straight one shot, no additives, no scuffing. The car is not driven daily, or in the rain at all, but he has put about 30,000 miles on it.
-------------------- Don Hulsey Strokes by DON signs Utica, KY 270-275-9552 sbdsigns@aol.com
I've always been crazy... but it's kept me from going insane.
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The polyester powder coats have an inherent texture which aid adhesion, especially the mix used on sign blanks. The other consideration should be degreasing just as you would for any surface, especially cleaning up residues.
-------------------- Kent Smith Smith Sign Studio P.O.Box 2385, Estes Park, CO 80517-2385 kent@smithsignstudio.com Posts: 1025 | From: Estes Park, CO | Registered: Nov 1998
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