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Powder coating Engine Block& Components

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Subject: Powder coating Engine Block& Components
From: Curt Strohacker <strohacker@chesco.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 09:16:22 -0500
We have recently powder coated an A series engine block and head in our R&D=
 lab with our Mirror Black and it looks outstanding. With a temperature=
 range up to 400F it should stand up fine. Remember standard engine enamel=
 will only withstand 300F.

As far as other components, I have been working on a Morris Travelers and=
 have powder coated EVERYTHING that is not body sheet metal and except for a=
 few items that just could not be easily taken apart so they could withstand=
 the cure. All suspension (except shocks), drive shaft, rear end, brake=
 components, every conceivable bracket and spring..you name it I powder=
 coated it.=20


We are now working on a light system to cure larger parts , which have been=
 a problem with our system. It should be out this spring. I have used a=
 medium sized toaster oven as a cure oven for my parts. Since the Morris is=
 not a big vehicle most parts worked fine. A larger cross member was done in=
 the house and other than the harassment I received from my wife it worked=
 fine. I am going to get a oven from a local Kitchen remodeler who tosses=
 them from jobs. They are usually no more than $50 when they charge.


As far as colors we have added several this fall. We are probably very close=
 to your MG red. I will be asking some of the MG guys today. As far as the=
 blacks, we have you covered. I find that our clear works very well on =
 parts that were natural metal color. Another trick is to plate them with=
 our electro plating kit and then clear powder the part. It will last!


The really nice thing about the process is that you can sandblast a part,=
 clean it ,  spray the powder, hang it in the oven for 15 minutes and then=
 (I don't have a shred of patience) plunge the piece in a bucket of water=
 and then install it on the car. Thats instant satisfaction. The whole=
 process when your setup takes 20-40 minutes depending on the size and=
 weight of the parts.It really speeds up the restoration process and you get=
 a better result.


I do work for Eastwood. I also restore English sports cars. I go through the=
 frustrations that all of you on the list confront in a proper restoration.=
 This powder coating system is the greatest thing since sliced bread. If any=
 one doesn't like it we will take it back for a full refund. As a point of=
 reference we have sold over 5000 this year and it is the lowest return rate=
 of any new product we have introduced, ever!=20


If anyone is interested please visit our web site=
 <<http://www.eastwoodco.com> click on the HotCoat button and you can see=
 the product, instructions for using it with pictures and a read several=
 articles that have been written about it in some automotive magazines.=
 Please bear with us on the speed of the web site. We are getting a T1 this=
 week. Our site is slow right now.

Sorry for what I am sure seems like a sales pitch, but I am really excited=
 and convinced about this product. =20


Curt Strohacker

Eastwood Company

1956 Austin Healey

1963 Austin Healey

1960 Morris Traveller

1967 Austin Mini Countryman

No More Room

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Curt Strohacker

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