Powdercoating Problems and Questions

[Todd Phenneger]

Avi,
  Thats my thought to.  Damn.  What a PITA.  It SHOULDN't Come
loose, but could.  ANd that scares me.
l8r
  Todd

--- Avi Meron <avim at pacbell.net> wrote:
> Todd,
> I would suggest to get rid of the paint inside the pan! Not a
> GOOD IDEA!
> Not only you are having a significant peeling issue, you are
> also having a
> thermal issue! Your oil will run hotter since the coating will
> act as
> insulator! Powder coat is very thick! (Compare to spray
> paint)!
> 
> GET RID OF IT!
> 
> Take care,
> Avi      www.ultranator.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Todd Phenneger
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:49 PM
> To: marcswanson at mediaone.net; Quattro List
> Subject: Powdercoating Problems and Questions
> 
> Heya,
>   I think my Powdercoating shop messed up.  I took a bunch of
> stuff to them including my oil pan and valve cover.  Thay
> claim
> to do engine parts all the time and assured me they would mask
> off parts that shouldnt be painted.
>   Well, the outside of my oil pan and valve cover look very
> nice.  Problem is So do the Insides!!!  Now I could be wrong
> but
> should you not paint the inside of an oilpan.  WHat happens
> when
> a piece of paint comes loose and clogs an oil passage.  BOOM!
> Thats what I think anyhow.  Could be wrong.
>   Anyhow, just looking for some advice, is this fine or am I
> right.  IF I"m right I'm going back there and telling them I
> want a refund. Good thing I haven't paid them yet.  Grrr.
>   l8r
>     Todd
> 
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