Fwd: Powdercoating Problems and Questions

[Huw Powell]

Marc Swanson wrote:
> 
> > I just called my shop, Universal Powder Coat in Portsmouth NH (603 436
> > 0506 talk to Scott, president) to verify and there should be no
> > problem.  As I said, I have been running powder coated oil pans and cam
> > covers for years now, I've seen 150 deg C oil in the coupe repeatedly,
> > and experienced no problems.  There is at least overspray inside that
> > pan and cover.  My intake mfld shows no signs of problems, either, even
> > where it is bolted to the head.
> 
> Hi Huw,
> 
> I didn't post to the list cause I sort of can't while I'm in florida
> (probably ought to re-sub on a different account).
> 
> Anyway, as a datapoint when I pulled my powdercoated 5kt pan off the inside
> powder looked the same as when I put it on.  That and the new factory 4kq
> piece I fitted to the car recently I'm sure will be just fine.  The way I
> look at it:  If the factory powder coats it, it won't be a problem.
> 
> Later
> 
> -Marc-

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