Factory powdercoated chassis - Page 2

M. Duell / Owner TTR · 04-06-07, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill D

Now I'm thinking of having my chassis powdercoated to give it the look of polished aluminum

You can get really good effects these days with powder coat. Everything from bare aluminum to chrome. There are different multi-step processes used to get this effect, looks great. Here is a chassis we just did for a customer who wanted the look of aluminum. You can also do metallic colors too. Which looks good.

--Mike / Turn Ten Racing, Inc.

Randy V · 04-06-07, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill D

Now I'm thinking of having my chassis powdercoated to give it the look of polished aluminum

Attaboy Bill!!!

That would look awesome.. I'm also thinking of doing the same and making the carpeting snap in/out..
My car will be the car that the customers will look at and drive before they place their orders.

Dave S · 04-18-07, 06:55 AM

No, no one of you Guys have to polish one. If I had a RCR first job would be to get the buff out and reap that lovely shine. Fran should offer a polished chassis as an option. Oh and freight to Australia should be free.

LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano · 04-18-07, 04:16 PM

will be possible to have a finish as this one?

will be incredible on a GT40

Alex Hirsbrunner · 04-19-07, 10:13 AM

FYI, this is the finish being referred to (by Paolo):

Alsa Corp | ChromeFX: Product Information-Our Chrome FX can produce a real METALLIC FINISH on any surface

Al

ChrisB · 05-13-07, 01:49 AM

Hi Fran

Has anyone asked for Grey powder coating (on a Lola) yet?

Cheers

Chris

Fran Hall RCR · 05-13-07, 09:32 AM

You could be the first...

Fran Hall RCR · 10-18-07, 09:18 PM

Blue black....very cool colour...

MReid · 10-19-07, 11:07 AM

Now I'm really drooling! I hear the clock ticking...I can almost hear the phone ringing...any day now...looks fantastic, Fran!

John Lowe · 10-20-07, 02:12 PM

Is that the Blue Black you insisted on me ordering?

John

Fran Hall RCR · 10-20-07, 02:25 PM

YES.....

Dimi Terlecky · 10-20-07, 06:36 PM

Hi All

I must admit I like the look of powdercoated finishes but the one major draw back is that it is OK as long as no holes have to be drilled after the coating has been done or that the finish does not get scratched right through.

Once the surface integrity has been damaged and corrosion gets in it creeps under the surface and after some time the powder coating flakes off in sheets.

Also very difficult to refinish if needed.

Dimi

Fran Hall RCR · 10-20-07, 06:51 PM

Thats why we pre-drill the chassis prior to coating on all the exterior surfaces...it is a lot of extra work for us to powdercoat a chassis but its less than if a customer decided to do it after the car was assembled ...

Pat Buckley · 10-20-07, 07:35 PM

Remember that if you fasten something to a powdercoated part (chassis or other) that you will need to clean away the coating from between the two pieces as the powdercoat will not allow you to fasten it properly.

Pete K. · 10-22-07, 05:39 PM

Couldn't you use some tape discs to cover an area around the holes before spraying the powder coat material? Peal the tape discs off after baking and you'd have fresh surface for the bolts with no powder coat to interfere.

Dalton · 10-22-07, 10:57 PM

Fran, what is the down side to powder coating? Is it a mess if you need to touch up after alterations? I like the appearance and protection.

Dalton

40 Bud · 10-22-07, 11:05 PM

When powder coating aluminium be sure you know the tempratures and time involved and how itmight alter the metallurgy of the ali. Also aluminium oxidizes very rapidly and can lower the adhesion qualities of the powder coat.

04-18-07, 06:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
Dave S albanygt40 5 Tenths Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Albany West Aus GT40: Albany west Aus Posts: 535	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis No, no one of you Guys have to polish one. If I had a RCR first job would be to get the buff out and reap that lovely shine. Fran should offer a polished chassis as an option. Oh and freight to Australia should be free. __________________ DRB GT40 #103

04-18-07, 04:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano kenshiro8 I Have No Life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: 1:10 Exoto Posts: 2,770	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis will be possible to have a finish as this one? will be incredible on a GT40 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Paolo:) www.alsoldatino.com

04-19-07, 10:13 AM	#25 (permalink)
Alex Hirsbrunner ahirsbrunner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24 Posts: 478	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis FYI, this is the finish being referred to (by Paolo): Alsa Corp \| ChromeFX: Product Information-Our Chrome FX can produce a real METALLIC FINISH on any surface Al

05-13-07, 01:49 AM	#26 (permalink)
ChrisB chrisB Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 18	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Hi Fran Has anyone asked for Grey powder coating (on a Lola) yet? Cheers Chris

05-13-07, 09:32 AM	#27 (permalink)
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10-18-07, 09:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
Fran Hall RCR Moderator gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA Posts: 3,590	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Blue black....very cool colour... Attached Thumbnails __________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer..... RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4 RCR-70 Mk3b RCR-70 Spider RCR-P4 Superlite Coupe Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite RCR917 XJ13 for SCF To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-19-07, 11:07 AM	#29 (permalink)
MReid MReid 4 Tenths Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut GT40: RCR Mk1 Posts: 477	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Now I'm really drooling! I hear the clock ticking...I can almost hear the phone ringing...any day now...looks fantastic, Fran! __________________ [COLOR=black]Have fun with your build! - Mark[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][I]FFR Daytona Coupe[/I][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][I]RCR Gt40[/I] [/COLOR][COLOR=blue][I]Mk1[/I][I] in the garage, and underway![/I][/COLOR]

10-20-07, 02:12 PM	#30 (permalink)
John Lowe John Lowe Bronze Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lindfield, UK GT40: RCR MK1 Posts: 310	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Is that the Blue Black you insisted on me ordering? John

10-20-07, 02:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
Fran Hall RCR Moderator gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA Posts: 3,590	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis YES..... __________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer..... RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4 RCR-70 Mk3b RCR-70 Spider RCR-P4 Superlite Coupe Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite RCR917 XJ13 for SCF To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-07, 06:36 PM	#32 (permalink)
Dimi Terlecky Dimi Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seaforth,Sydney GT40: DRB Chassis 68 Posts: 393	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Hi All I must admit I like the look of powdercoated finishes but the one major draw back is that it is OK as long as no holes have to be drilled after the coating has been done or that the finish does not get scratched right through. Once the surface integrity has been damaged and corrosion gets in it creeps under the surface and after some time the powder coating flakes off in sheets. Also very difficult to refinish if needed. Dimi __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-07, 06:51 PM	#33 (permalink)
Fran Hall RCR Moderator gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA Posts: 3,590	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Thats why we pre-drill the chassis prior to coating on all the exterior surfaces...it is a lot of extra work for us to powdercoat a chassis but its less than if a customer decided to do it after the car was assembled ... __________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer..... RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4 RCR-70 Mk3b RCR-70 Spider RCR-P4 Superlite Coupe Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite RCR917 XJ13 for SCF To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-07, 07:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
Pat Buckley 2124 Bronze Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rescue, CA GT40: CAV #80 Posts: 904	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Remember that if you fasten something to a powdercoated part (chassis or other) that you will need to clean away the coating from between the two pieces as the powdercoat will not allow you to fasten it properly. __________________ CAV #80, 331 Keith Craft, RBT

10-22-07, 05:39 PM	#35 (permalink)
Pete K. petek 2 Tenths Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: KCMO GT40: Not yet... Posts: 251	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Couldn't you use some tape discs to cover an area around the holes before spraying the powder coat material? Peal the tape discs off after baking and you'd have fresh surface for the bolts with no powder coat to interfere. __________________ Pete K. When your memories out number your aspirations you are officially "old."

10-22-07, 10:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
Dalton Dalton 8 Tenths Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Aust. Posts: 841	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis Fran, what is the down side to powder coating? Is it a mess if you need to touch up after alterations? I like the appearance and protection. Dalton

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40 Bud 40bud 8 Tenths Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francosco a GT40: GTD Finished in Posts: 816	Re: Factory powdercoated chassis When powder coating aluminium be sure you know the tempratures and time involved and how itmight alter the metallurgy of the ali. Also aluminium oxidizes very rapidly and can lower the adhesion qualities of the powder coat.

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