Filling a tank before powder coating ?

[sharky]

My new tank has a couple of minor dings that I would like to fill.
Obviously normal bog is no good....But what about lead ?
Am I right powder coating ovens reach 200'C...haven't spoken to local bloke yet.
Any ideas ??

[gibbo]

Why are you powder coating it and not painting it?

[latheboy]

Wood can be powder coated so the temp being a problem, but to mirror Gibbo's question.... Why?

[sharky]

Everything that can be on this build is gonna be either powder coated or anodised...quick & easy to clean, tough finish, fuel resistant,

[gibbo]

quote:Originally posted by sharky

Everything that can be on this build is gonna be either powder coated or anodised...quick & easy to clean, tough finish, fuel resistant,

Don't forget, difficult to repair.... on a fuel tank at least. What you going to do when it needs a scratch polished out, or a dent repaired?
Not sure this is a good idea Sharkster.

[BANDITROD]

i would also be a little worried about the sheet metal on that tank buckling under the heat mate

[damo1]

ive been told powder coating is a porous effect so after time it will start to rust under it.

Just like spider viens under the powder coating it self.

It need to be sealed with a 2K clear coat to prevent it.

[jmw76]

Lots of old wives tales here.

Use Devcon to fill before powder coating.
Powder coating is a robust industrial finish.
You will not get the same level of appearance as you would with a wet spray.
More of an orange peel level of finish and not the gloss level.

Your choice.
I would go wet spray for a highly visual part.

Powder coating is great for chassis and suspension parts. Used a lot on classic and race cars for robustness.

Cheers