Ispeed

David Gagne at Teknicote had the urge to do up a set of S4 flats in black chrome after he saw how that color looked on a previous set. A friend of mine is probably going to buy these and put them on his silver '85 euro. New life for flats.
My opinion: Cooooool, baby!!!
last pic: a color chart; so many colors available.

kuwona

That looks great Carl... now I'll have to decide between that and polishing my flats.

Ron_H

What was the specific prep process? Were they polished prior to coating? I have black chrome intake runners and plenum and the car is meteor metallic so these might look good on it. It would cost me less than new cups.

Ispeed

There are lots of steps in the cleaning and prep. You can call him at 401-724-2230 x222.
Those wheels were faded stock S4 flats. They came off my '89 originally. I think he has to rough up the surface anyway no matter what.

G Man

I think all that has to be done prior to powder coating is to have the surface bead blasted.

Robert_H

Carl,

Those look very nice. Please post another shot when you have them on your car. They should look awesome with silver!

Rob

Hoyo

Looks really good.
What exactly is "powder coating" compared to an ordinary "paint job"?

Geir

Perry 951

Powdercoating is a process that adheres statically charged particles of a plastic particulate and a hardening compound to metallic parts. Once the powdered plastic is "stuck" to the part it is melted (cured) onto the surface at 450 degrees for 20-40 minutes. (depending on the powder) Check out www.columbiacoatings.com for procedures and more.

As for cleaning, same as Jim said above, except a good solvent bath is nice to have after the part is blasted. Proper masking and thickness of application takes practice, and the stuff is very hard to remove if you mess up. The powder is cheap, and the system (with an air source) is about $80 for the novice coater.

I did everything you see here (minus the body of the car) in powder.. every nut, bolt, and part not in raw aluminum. I'm very happy with the durability and finish, and plan to do a set of phone dials in bright white soon.








Calipers too.. and the coating has held up to several track events!!


Feel free to ask for a write up.. if you are really interested... I'd be happy to do a step by step.

Hoyo

Thanks Perry.
Nice homepage...I can imagine the result if You got hold of a 928....

Geir

Perry 951

I plan to.. and one with a twin screw blower at that. Just got to find the one at the right time. V8 bark and traffic stopping looks.. nothing like it. Give me time!

Asterix

I am really interested If you really feel up to it.

You missed the 'o'

Perry 951

My bad on the bum link...

I'll get a write up going ASAP... do you want pics of motor parts or calipers as illustrations?

Chuck Z

Carl,

I REALLY like the look! Can't wait to see both sets mounted. How long does winter last up there..... June? Heard you guys are about to get blasted again!

Robert_H

Perry,

I second Hoyo's comments. I have been a fan of your work and your concepts of maintaining your car for a good while now. I love what you did with your 951. A 928 done using your "style" would be awesome.

Rob

Peter F

Carl,
the wheels looks awesome, can't wait to see pics on the car.
Perry, that is great work and true eye candy.

/Peter