Started installing some of the rear suspension components. I was going to polish the Heidts aluminum center section, but it was recommended to just do "chrome" powder coating. Sadly, that didn't turn out so well, but I'll live with it. Not really going to show under the car anyway. The powder coater felt really bad about it. He said it might happen (gassing). He cooked it in the oven for 5 hours, hoping to get the impurities out of it, but it still pitted. Just cheap dirty casting from the mfg. Nothing he could do. Only charged me $100, instead of the original $200 quote. I can't fault him, he tried. Even put several hours of prep into it before hand, to smooth it out.
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Other stuff going in
$500 doesn't buy much in the quality paint scene these days. The color I chose is up to $880 a gallon. I bought it a year ago for $600 a gallon. This is 2 quarts of jet black, 1 quart of black primer, and 1 gallon of clear, and the catalysts to go with them
It works.
__________________ Curtis
Pilots: We're not better than you, just way cooler.
Yup!! If I was building a show car, it would be a different story, but for a driver, it's good enough. Mainly wanted protection from the elements.
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John Rodko
69 Camaro RS/SS
Rolling shell, minimal rust.
Heidts Pro G IRS/ Heidts Pro G Front
DSE mini tubs
FUTURE PLANS:
T-56
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Yup!! If I was building a show car, it would be a different story, but for a driver, it's good enough. Mainly wanted protection from the elements.
Powder coating holds up really well. I'm glad I used it on my AME frame, rear suspension an diff. Also super easy to clean and keep looking nice. I think it's the smart move.
__________________ Curtis
Pilots: We're not better than you, just way cooler.
Powder coating holds up really well. I'm glad I used it on my AME frame, rear suspension an diff. Also super easy to clean and keep looking nice. I think it's the smart move.
8 years into a 2 year project, doesn't seem too fast to me
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John Rodko
69 Camaro RS/SS
Rolling shell, minimal rust.
Heidts Pro G IRS/ Heidts Pro G Front
DSE mini tubs
FUTURE PLANS:
T-56
Twin Turbo 6.0L https://www.facebook.com/Angry-Johnn...?ref=bookmarks
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