Re-powder coating Ponies or re-satinizing??

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I am asking this for a friend who does not have internet.

But he has a set of Ponies that he either wants to re-satin or powder coat them white. Is this something that can be done at home? Is there a good process for doing this? Any paint recommendations?....

I though it would look cool if the lip was chrome or polished but not sure if that is possible either.

 

vristang

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No personal experience with powder coating, but it will provide the most durable finish. Paint will soon look cheap.

For supplies and how to's check out Eastwood
http://www.eastwoodco.com/

Good Luck
jason

 

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Ford dealers sell the Metallic Argent in a can for the ponies. Then they will need a clearcoat too. If done properly they will look fine. Powder coating would be much more durable and have a better finish (imo) but it can be costly.

 

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white base coat clear coat - will do the trick!!! I painted my wheels, and my dad painted his wheels, no poblems - they turn out very nice - he should take them to a paint shop, shouldn't cost any more than 150 to 200 - that's what i'd do them for

 

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webshot said:

I am asking this for a friend who does not have internet.

But he has a set of Ponies that he either wants to re-satin or powder coat them white. Is this something that can be done at home? Is there a good process for doing this? Any paint recommendations?....

I though it would look cool if the lip was chrome or polished but not sure if that is possible either.

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From the factory they are powdercoated and then powder clearcoated. If he does anything to them, he MUST remove the powder clearcoating at the least.

 

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kk, thanks ya'll i'll let him know. I think He should take them to a paint shop personally. But he is one of the old school do it yourself'ers

 

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since when is that old school?

 

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fiveohGT said:

since when is that old school?

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You gotta know him or know the type person. Even if he dont know how to do it or shouldn't. He does it anyway. Often with ill-fated results.....