Powder Coating Aluminum in the Home Shop - How to Basics, Tips, Tricks & More

Using an Eastwood HotCoat Powder Coating Gun to demonstrate how to properly clean and powder coat paint a machined aluminum part. In addition to powder coating a sample part, video includes an overview tutorial of powder coating equipment, tips, tricks and more.

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[wog1guy]

I have enjoyed your videos, thanks for sharing. Just a bit of advice from someone who has been powder coating a long time... Never hold the parts in your hand, some powders will explode into a ball of flame if there is a spark from the cheaper style guns. Search youtube for "powder coating flammability city of Orangeburg" for a great demo.

[saunixcomp]

@wog1guy watched it at v=rgbeJmv5EQQ . I disagree with the of the word 'explode'. It's flammable. So are lots of compounds, chemicals and liquids in any house or machine shop. This video demostration was an open flame and significant powder (2lb!). That's not the same as a few grams of powder and a spark. Takeaway: you shouldn't let pounds of powder accumulate on the floor. Otherwise use standard safety measures including eye protection.

[PhastSkizzicks]

I've been watching your channel since you were working out of your apartment. I'm retired and I started a business just like you. So you might say I'm a fan. I enjoy your videos very much. You seem like a nice guy, but I have a respectful suggestion. You say "um" and "ah" with every breath. If you'd like to take your videos to the next level I suggest you practice speaking sans those sounds. Listen to mrpete222, he's a master at teaching, and you'll never hear him say "ah." Thanks for listening.

[saunixcomp]

@PhastSkizzicks You know - you're right. Thanks for the tip - I'll work on it.

[CaptKROD]

very cool! makes me want to go out and buy one, and a garage. I have a question. With the same tools and powders, can you also powder coat Brass and Stainless steel???????

[saunixcomp]

@CaptKROD Yes - you can powder coat both brass and stainless steel.

[351cleavland]

And powdercoating stops the aluminum from rusting!!!!

[icrjws]

@CaptKROD No dumb questions at all. Yes, you still bake for 20-25 minutes, regardless of size. Yes, I believe you can clear coat, but remember that you have have a spot on the part to connect the negative charge to the part. No, powder coated parts will not rub off like a krylon or other type of wet spray. No smell after it has dried.

[CaptKROD]

I have some random slightly retarded questions. I'm interested in powder coating Poptabs, and other small pieces of metal. For aluminum pieces that small, would you still bake it for 20 minutes? Is it possible to do a clear coat on top of a color coat? After the powder coat has dried does it smell? And if you have two items both spray painted, if you rub them together the paint will instantly scratch off and both surfaces will look horrible! does powder coated objects do the same?

[Films4You]

Good for Computer Modding as well