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Larry Lord


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posted 11-23-2004 12:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Larry Lord     send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Larry Lord
No promises just yet but I think I've found a new powdercoat process that will fool even the hardcore perfectionists.

Using a newly developed vacuum chamber process in powdercoating, I'm very confident that I'll be able to supply either chrome or black chrome grills at a cost of under $500.00 per grill.

I need a broken or damaged grill to strip and experiment with if anyone has one. If I can't find one, I can use a brand new grill that I have. I just hate to use a new grill one if I can find a junk one.

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This message has been edited by Larry Lord on 11-23-2004 at 12:25 PM

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posted 11-23-2004 04:13 PM           send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Orange
I may still have pieces from a broken grill I worked on. If you just need to see how the powder will react with the grill material, you're welcome to have what I can find.

Let me know

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posted 11-23-2004 05:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jd2ksilver     send a private message to jd2ksilver   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by jd2ksilver
quote:
Originally posted by Larry Lord:
No promises just yet but I think I've found a new powdercoat process that will fool even the hardcore perfectionists.

Using a newly developed vacuum chamber process in powdercoating, I'm very confident that I'll be able to supply either chrome or black chrome grills at a cost of under $500.00 per grill.


In my quest for a decent chrome grill, I would be very interested in this Larry.

I have seen Obi wan's, which is actually from Norb's source, and I think it was done in the way you are talking about. It is just mildly heavier than a stock grill, as compared to the three process chroming I had done from Advanced Plating, which is probably 10 lbs heavier, and much thicker chrome finish to it.

Anyway,,,,, keep us all posted please, sounds like you may be onto something, especially the "under $500" part

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posted 11-23-2004 06:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Larry Lord     send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Larry Lord
quote:
Originally posted by Orange:
I may still have pieces from a broken grill I worked on. If you just need to see how the powder will react with the grill material, you're welcome to have what I can find.

Let me know


I'm not sure about the paint stripping process so yes I would like to get the pieces of your grill if you can find them.
It's pretty hard to strip paint off plastic parts without doing damage to the plastic. We've found a new abrasive that can be shot at low pressure to help control damage to the plastic but I'm not sure how well it will remove the paint.
This new paint process looks very promising. I actually thought the piece I saw had been chromed not powdercoated. Translucent Colors over a chrome powdercoat base will also be an option. I think this will work well for wheels as well as the plastic parts.
Keep your fingers crossed. If it works, chroming will get a run for it's money.

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posted 11-23-2004 11:12 PM           send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Orange
Found the pieces, they are bigger than I thought they were and should be big enough to see if the process works. I was going to use them for something (don't ask, it's a secret!) but if it will help save a grill in good condition, you can have them.

Here is a pic. The ruler is 6 inches long. If you want this, email me with your address and they will be in the mail tomorrow.

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posted 11-23-2004 11:13 PM           send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Orange
By the way, those black dots are just dirt, not holes or scratches.
Larry Lord


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posted 11-23-2004 11:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Larry Lord     send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Larry Lord
Perfect! Thank you!
Just what I needed.
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posted 11-26-2004 05:50 PM           send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Orange
Sent out you package today, you should recieve it monday or tuesday. Sorry about not sending it out on wednesday, but it was my last day at school and had to take care of a lot of stuff.


Ron

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posted 11-26-2004 06:07 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Larry Lord     send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Larry Lord
Thanks Ron,
I'll let you know how it works out.
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posted 11-26-2004 06:33 PM           send a private message to Larry Lord   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by halicat
mmmmmmmmmm.. under $500..

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