Hi
I've just collected a frame and bodywork from the powder coaters, they didn't coat the fuel tank as blasting revealed some minor dings, (so nice to have a service provider that considers the best way forward rather than just going ahead and coating over the dings )
Anyhow, they advised me to fill the dings with metallic filler though they couldn't give me a brand name. Does anyone know of a suitable filler, (good to 205 degrees celcius), and available in small quantities?
Note; This is a metal based filler not just a filler for metal
Regards Mick
Metallic Filler Recommendation
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Re: Metallic Filler Recommendation
Hi Mick, I have used body solder but the melting point may be a bit too low for your needs at around 180c, there other fillers out there but I have never used them, I have never used powder coating.
http://www.oval.co.uk/shop/debrasel-als ... aste-1klo/
https://www.alvinproducts.com/Product-L ... /Lab-metal
Colin
PS not sure if the above links are what you are looking for.
http://www.oval.co.uk/shop/debrasel-als ... aste-1klo/
https://www.alvinproducts.com/Product-L ... /Lab-metal
Colin
PS not sure if the above links are what you are looking for.
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Re: Metallic Filler Recommendation
I've never heard of anyone powder coating a tank before Mick, do the come out alright?
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Re: Metallic Filler Recommendation
Thanks Guys
Colin - good recommendations but the quantities and therefore costs are a bit daunting.
I've discovered that a product I already have, 'Metalset A4', is aluminium based so have agreed with the Coaters to submit a test piece before committing to the tank. I've also ordered some pure aluminium powder from a fibreglass supplier which I plan to use as an addition to the metalset - I'll report back via the 'Garage Projects' forum.
Does powder coating work on tanks? This is my first attempt however I have other items of bodywork, (oil tank, mudguards, headlamp etc.), back and they are fine - the bonus is the cost benefit over a spray job Obviously it only works for a single colour finish.
Regards Mick
Colin - good recommendations but the quantities and therefore costs are a bit daunting.
I've discovered that a product I already have, 'Metalset A4', is aluminium based so have agreed with the Coaters to submit a test piece before committing to the tank. I've also ordered some pure aluminium powder from a fibreglass supplier which I plan to use as an addition to the metalset - I'll report back via the 'Garage Projects' forum.
Does powder coating work on tanks? This is my first attempt however I have other items of bodywork, (oil tank, mudguards, headlamp etc.), back and they are fine - the bonus is the cost benefit over a spray job Obviously it only works for a single colour finish.
Regards Mick