# James, Kaleb, Bret

Posted by MIKE (93VE) on June 28, 2002 at 05:20:47:

In Reply to: Can someone explain the powder coating process>>>>> posted by MIKE on June 27, 2002 at 18:28:51:

James
I have a full size industrial sand blaster at work, it's big enough to but a V8 block within it (just the block alone, no heads or oil pan) Of course I have to do it after hours when everyone has left. Even though I have yet to see those sand blasters you're refering to I wouldn't recommend them, but you never know.

Kaleb
Just curious why would you say not to use him due to his price, is there a particular reason. Can short cuts be taken when powder coating? Labor rates for different jobs will vary between state/cities.

Bret
Thanks for the explanation and advice. He will not be powder coating the lip because I am polishing the lip myself, and I must add it's a freaking pain. I have blisters on my fingers to prove it. After sand blasting the wheel I spend another 2 hours per wheel sanding the lip with different grit sand paper, then I still have to start the polishing process. I'm estimating 4.5 hours per wheel in my labor. I already have 2.5 hours per wheel invested between the sand blasting and sanding

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: James : I have a full size industrial sand blaster at work, it's big enough to but a V8 block within it (just the block alone, no heads or oil pan) Of course I have to do it after hours when everyone has left. Even though I have yet to see those sand blasters you're refering to I wouldn't recommend them, but you never know. : Kaleb : Just curious why would you say not to use him due to his price, is there a particular reason. Can short cuts be taken when powder coating? Labor rates for different jobs will vary between state/cities. : Bret : Thanks for the explanation and advice. He will not be powder coating the lip because I am polishing the lip myself, and I must add it's a freaking pain. I have blisters on my fingers to prove it. After sand blasting the wheel I spend another 2 hours per wheel sanding the lip with different grit sand paper, then I still have to start the polishing process. I'm estimating 4.5 hours per wheel in my labor. I already have 2.5 hours per wheel invested between the sand blasting and sanding