Powder Coating

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I have fabricated two flagpoles out of 3/4" EMT conduit that I have attached to my motorcycle for patriot guard rider events. I want to get them powder coated flat black to match my bike but am not sure if this material can be powder coated since it is meant for electrical applications. Please let me know if this is a possibility. Thanks!

Now THIS is an interesting question!

I think if you can thoroughly clean the oils off of the surface of the galvanized conduit (the processing stuff stays on the conduit, and the powder coat will likely not adhere well) - I suggest brake cleaning fluid or carb cleaner - you should be able to get a decent powder coat on it.

If that doesn’t seem like a possibility, use a primer meant for that type of metal, and then color/clear coat it with some quality paint.

Powder coat is pretty tough stuff, that’s why it is used for things like frames and rims. After it is powder coated you can paint over it if you are using the correct paint. Make sure you are using automotive grade paint, check TCP Global for supplies. They tend to have a large selection.

“Want to paint your place anew? Well, give it up for the newest painting technique that guarantees a lot of fun and convenience! Set aside your old liquid paints because there’s a better option that will prove to be long-lasting for your home. Thanks to Jamaica, we now have the Powder Coating Painting to enjoy.

Gone are the days when liquid paints gave us trouble every time we had to apply some on the walls of our home or sections of our vehicle. It always took painting contractors and workers a great amount of time to finish their job. But now, painting is more fun with powder paint! All you have to do is call either a commercial or industrial painting contractor in Jamaica to help you in the said task.

Painting can be done in a jiffy in Jamaica, it has been since the creation of powder paint.

Powder Coating is a painting process using dry powdered paint that is baked in an oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. The oven curing melts the dry powder into a “”gel state”" then further curing causes this gel to harden into a very tough coating. With the usual liquid paint, the solids are in suspension in a liquid carrier, which must evaporate before the solid paint coating is produced. Research shows that powder paint coating was first used in Australia before it was adopted in Jamaica.

Powder coating is one of the best painting techniques out there, however not everybody is aware of it. In powder coating, the preparation is very important if you want to have the best paint job results.

Powder coating can also be applied to steel, zinc, aluminum, as well as other elements. The great thing about powder coating is that it has the ability to trump the original coating on your motorcycle. Aside from that, there are also hundreds of colors to choose from. Likewise, powder coated motorcycle parts can also withstand acids, solvents, impacts, and even abrasions.

The process of powder coating can be applied to painted items including valve covers, wheels, trim parts, sway bars, bumpers, coil springs, strut bars, etc. As for the price or cost of powder paint, one will find it relatively close to that of liquid paint or other painting substance. Some bulk plating processes similar to anodizing may be slightly less expensive. More decorative finishes like chrome plating is substantially more expensive than powder coating.

After much had been said about powder painting, weigh your options now. Personally, I would go for powder over liquid. There are several clear powder coatings available in semi gloss to high gloss. The clear powder coating works great on polished parts eliminating the need to keep polishing these areas. Best of all, the clear powder coatings outlast liquid clear coatings.”

Andrew Beene
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