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MALVERN,
PA, NOVEMBER 1 1998 -- The
Eastwood Company announced today the introduction of the most
innovative new product since the aerosol can! For the first
time, home hobbyists can apply durable powder coat finishes
economically and with professional results using Eastwood's
new HotCoat™ Powder Coating System!
Powder
coating services have been available for over 40 years. This
durable finish is the choice of industry professionals for many
applications: automotive, marine, home, etc. But until now,
hobbyists had to rely on professional powder coating services
that can be expensive, slow, and can sometimes result in lost
parts.
Powder
coating is a method of applying an electrostatically charged
powder onto a part (typically metals or other materials that
can withstand the 400 F cure temperature). The part is then
baked at 400 F (2040 C) for about 15 minutes. The resulting
finish resists abrasion, UV light, and most chemicals including
fuels, brake fluids, and solvents. Parts can be put in service
as soon as they're cool enough to handle.
The
Eastwood Company currently has 15 custom-blended HotCoat colors
ranging from translucents to natural metal finishes. Many more
colors will continually be added. When applied over chrome or
polished surfaces, these HotCoat powders give a look that turns
heads! The gloss clear can be applied over billet or polished
metal surfaces to allow the user to protect and forget; all
that may be needed thereafter is a simple cleaning with water
or auto polish.
Eastwood's
new
HotCoat Powder Coating System (Item #10198) includes an
application gun, 8 oz. of high gloss black powder, power supply,
interconnecting cables with activation switch, and complete
instructions. That's less than one would pay to have only a
few parts professionally coated! All the user needs to provide
to achieve professional results right at home is a small air
compressor (or portable regulated air tank) to supply as little
as .5 cfm at 5-10 psi to the gun, and an electric non-food oven
located in a well ventilated area. A toaster oven may even be
used to bake small parts!
Powder
Coating is widely used in the street rod, customization, and
restoration industries. This durable coating has depth and color
selection that is difficult to create with liquid coatings.
Application and clean up involves no solvents at all, just compressed
air and a broom to sweep up over spray.
This product, as well as other tools and supplies, are included
in Eastwood's monthly catalog.
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