dannzx Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 gonna be replacing the sump and was thinking about getting it powdercoated has anyone on ere had theirs done and did you take any precautions before hand no chance of it getting distorted in the oven??? dan.:whistling: Quote
Funkysi Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 It's made of welded steel, can't imagine that baking temperatures would affect it. I'm interested in getting this done too as the stock painted finish is about as durable as single-ply toilet paper. Black of course for me, with a new OEM bolts and a new drainage bolt. Quote
Iangreenfield Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 I agree with Si i doubt the temp would be enough to distort it Quote
dannzx Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 ok thanks, yeah put me foot down and told Cam it has to be gloss black, will be getting Dave to sort it once me new sump arrives will keep you updated. dan.:biggrin: Quote
Yowser Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 yeah no worries from heat distortion, however if you get it shotblasted (which you should to clear off the old paint first), then make sure you have no particles trapped under the baffles afterwards. Flush it out before fitting with a good wash. Quote
dannzx Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 :tongue_smilie: yeah no worries from heat distortion, however if you get it shotblasted (which you should to clear off the old paint first), then make sure you have no particles trapped under the baffles afterwards. Flush it out before fitting with a good wash. they use a very strong acid bath which it would be put into for some time it strips off all paint and any other residues attached to the inside and outside of sump so will be extremely clean before its powdercoated but will still be mindful of checking for any trapped stuff dan. Quote
Funkysi Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Can't recall what's inside the sump baffles. I know that there's sealant inside the rocker covers that the acid would dissolve. If this is the same deal in the sump, then I'd keep it away from acid baths. Best solution is soda blasting. Edited August 31, 2016 by Funkysi Horse shit grammar! Quote
dannzx Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Can't recall what's inside the sump baffles. I know what there's sealant inside the rocker covers that the acid would dissolve. If this is the same deal in the sump, then I'd keep it away from acid baths. Best solution is soda blasting. I will have a look later in the old sump I presume any sealant would be used to hold the baffles in place if not welded? dan. Quote
veilside01702 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 I will second Si's weapon of choice and Soda Blast....... it will just wash away afterward and leaves a protective coat on bare metal till powder coated...... Quote
dannzx Posted September 1, 2016 Author Posted September 1, 2016 baffles are deffo spot welded on cant see where any sealant would be used will post a pic once its done. dan. :tongue_smilie: Quote
FASTREDZ Posted September 1, 2016 Posted September 1, 2016 Por-15 is apparently really good stuff to use, will be using this on my rear subframe, bit of a ball ache doing the prep with different products, but it should be really good hardwearing stuff Quote
ryjay Posted September 2, 2016 Posted September 2, 2016 With regards to Por-15, it is very good, and really durable, but if you're spraying it make sure you use a proper filtered mask!, i've read quite a few stories from people in america not using adequate breathing apparatus and breathing in particulates,....its really nasty stuff Quote
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