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Re: Powder coating BMWs

To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>, <dean_rayner@mac.com>
Subject: Re: Powder coating BMWs
From: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 10:27:01 -0500
Part of my job is dealing with powder coaters on a regular basis.
Contrary to these words, it can be done in the repair of cars, and
is done in the repair of cars.  While not many body shops utilize
it, the number is increasing.  Powder coated vehicles can 
also be repaired via liquid coatings, which is what many body
shops do currently.

>>> Dean Rayner <dean_rayner@mac.com> 12/18 7:36 AM >>>
>my better half, Wilf, works for BMW . He knows of the powder coat
>mentioned. In his opinion  the application of this product is a very
>complicated operation and can be done only in a controlled environment,
>like a factory setting. The process can only be used on new car parts,
>including the whole body shell, due to the high temperature needed for
>the application. It can not be done on complete cars, therefor it's
>impossible to use for the repair of cars.


Just a thaught.....

How will body shops repair crash damage???

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