Fine Line Powder Coating - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

killer60foot · 2011-12-05, 11:01 AM

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zpeed · 2011-12-13, 09:40 AM

How much to powder coated a aluminum seat? Just like the one on the homepage of www.kirkeyracing.com.

sperry · 2011-12-13, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by zpeed

How much to powder coated a aluminum seat? Just like the one on the homepage of www.kirkeyracing.com.

Wouldn't you want to anodize an aluminum seat? Considering the seat probably flexes a bit during use, I'd think the powedercoat would eventually crack, whereas anodization would flex more.

killer60foot · 2011-12-13, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Wouldn't you want to anodize an aluminum seat? Considering the seat probably flexes a bit during use, I'd think the powedercoat would eventually crack, whereas anodization would flex more.

Powder Coating is actually very flexible and I dont forsee any problems with it cracking on a seat...For instance I do coil springs for Dirtbikes all the time and most car springs are also powder coated and they dont seem to have any problem.

killer60foot · 2011-12-13, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zpeed

How much to powder coated a aluminum seat? Just like the one on the homepage of www.kirkeyracing.com.

That would be a fairly easy piece to do but require a fair amount of powder... With a Seccs deal it be about $85 for a standard color---if you want a two coat color it would be $110
Let me know if you have any questions
Greg
775.391.8101

Dean · 2011-12-13, 10:43 AM

I would not heat an aluminum racing seat above environmental in any manner.

Fairly thin seam welded sheets might not take well to being at 400+degrees. I would bet that would void any sanctioning/safety certifications, SFI, etc...

I have seen tons of various coverings, but don't think I have ever seen a coated or even painted seat in a sanctioned race car.

killer60foot · 2011-12-13, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

I would not heat an aluminum racing seat above environmental in any manner.

Fairly thin seam welded sheets might not take well to being at 400+degrees. I would bet that would void any sanctioning/safety certifications, SFI, etc...

I have seen tons of various coverings, but don't think I have ever seen a coated or even painted seat in a sanctioned race car.

I just called Kirkey racing to verify and they infact have there seats powdercoated and offer the option of coating them when ordered even.....Kevin at Kirkey states that it will not affect the structural integrity whatsoever of the aluminum seat...he said many race teams run powdercoated seats for a better look or to go with team colors.

Dean · 2011-12-13, 11:24 AM

OK, I stand corrected.

I figured if some people are worried about big heavy thick wheels and heat cycling, thin sheet certified safety stuff would give them a conniption.

sperry · 2011-12-13, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by killer60foot

Powder Coating is actually very flexible and I dont forsee any problems with it cracking on a seat...For instance I do coil springs for Dirtbikes all the time and most car springs are also powder coated and they dont seem to have any problem.

Weird. I always thought of PC as a hard candy coating. Didn't think it was too flexible, at least not enough to handle bending the bolsters on a seat.

zpeed · 2011-12-13, 12:08 PM

The seat should be here next week. I'll let you know. Thank for the quick answer and input guys.

This seat will go to Thailand so I'm not worry about sanctioning or any certifications. I just order a bunch of wheels and seats then ship them to Thailand.

killer60foot · 2011-12-13, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

OK, I stand corrected.

I figured if some people are worried about big heavy thick wheels and heat cycling, thin sheet certified safety stuff would give them a conniption.

I hope I didnt come across wrong there..., Just trying to make the right decision for the seat...if it did cause any issues with the seat I would definatly not coat it as it would be a liability. But you guys brought up a valid argument and I want 100% sure.

killer60foot · 2011-12-13, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Weird. I always thought of PC as a hard candy coating. Didn't think it was too flexible, at least not enough to handle bending the bolsters on a seat.

Thats what I orignally thought also before I got into coatings....It pretty crazy how many things are actually powder coated that are used like that---springs etc.

killer60foot · 2011-12-13, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zpeed

The seat should be here next week. I'll let you know. Thank for the quick answer and input guys.

This seat will go to Thailand so I'm not worry about sanctioning or any certifications. I just order a bunch of wheels and seats then ship them to Thailand.

No problem! Just give me a call when you want to drop it off and I'll get it going!
Greg

killer60foot · 2012-01-05, 02:45 PM

Here are some examples of our work:

JoeWRX · 2012-01-27, 02:06 PM

Just got my intercooler pipes back from Greg today. Top notch work!

Casper clear over candy teal

(Crappy iphone picture, but you get the idea)

killer60foot · 2012-01-27, 02:12 PM

^^ Joe forgot to mention the 1 day turn-around! lol I really like that color Joe....It came out great

JoeWRX · 2012-01-27, 02:15 PM

Shit I did! Greg you are the man! Thanks again sir!

sperry · 2012-01-27, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeWRX

Just got my intercooler pipes back from Greg today. Top notch work!

Casper clear over candy teal

(Crappy iphone picture, but you get the idea)

Building a San Jose Sharks themed car?

sperry · 2012-01-27, 03:03 PM

Hey Greg... what are the limits on the size of stuff you can PC? I'm eventually going to have a harness bar to get done, and I want to make sure you can handle a 5' long bar. Any issues?

100_Percent_Juice · 2012-01-27, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by killer60foot

Im limited to about 5' x 5' roughly.

sperry · 2012-01-27, 09:05 PM

Sure, how "roughly" though? Hanging a 5' long bar in a 5' tall box doesn't usually work. But if it can be angled in there, there's plenty of space.

I guess I should build the harness bar first, then ask the question with some real dimensions.

knucklesplitter · 2012-01-27, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeWRX

No shout-out for the KSTech weld-in MAF housing? I was wondering where that anonymous 12"-long 08+ one was going.

JoeWRX · 2012-01-28, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Building a San Jose Sharks themed car?

Naw, just stole the color idea from rory from his old wheels. I really liked them.

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

No shout-out for the KSTech weld-in MAF housing? I was wondering where that anonymous 12"-long 08+ one was going.

Sorry sorry! It does look great Matt! I had gusgus pick the pipe up for me as a favor

Installed! Will get some better non-phone pictures up as soon as possible!

knucklesplitter · 2012-01-30, 08:52 AM

Fine Line does a great job at a reasonable price, and Greg stands behind his work. He is doing most of the powder coating for KSTech now.

zpeed · 2012-02-02, 08:46 PM

Do you have my sample colors? I'll ship pallets out next week. Another delay for the seats. They should be here by the end of the month.

2011-12-13, 10:43 AM	#31
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I would not heat an aluminum racing seat above environmental in any manner. Fairly thin seam welded sheets might not take well to being at 400+degrees. I would bet that would void any sanctioning/safety certifications, SFI, etc... I have seen tons of various coverings, but don't think I have ever seen a coated or even painted seat in a sanctioned race car. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-12-13, 11:24 AM	#33
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	OK, I stand corrected. I figured if some people are worried about big heavy thick wheels and heat cycling, thin sheet certified safety stuff would give them a conniption. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2012-01-05, 02:45 PM	#39
killer60foot EJ22 Real Name: Greg T Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 116 Car: 01 IS300	Here are some examples of our work: __________________ Check out Finelinepowdercoating.com for all your coating needs!! Seccs.org members receive special deals!

2012-01-27, 02:12 PM	#41
killer60foot EJ22 Real Name: Greg T Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 116 Car: 01 IS300	^^ Joe forgot to mention the 1 day turn-around! lol I really like that color Joe....It came out great __________________ Check out Finelinepowdercoating.com for all your coating needs!! Seccs.org members receive special deals!

2012-01-27, 03:03 PM	#44
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Hey Greg... what are the limits on the size of stuff you can PC? I'm eventually going to have a harness bar to get done, and I want to make sure you can handle a 5' long bar. Any issues? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2011-12-05, 11:01 AM	#26
killer60foot EJ22 Real Name: Greg T Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 116 Car: 01 IS300	Be sure to check out my facebook page for weekly deals and pictures! Facebook.com/finelinepowdercoating Some great deals going on!!

2011-12-13, 09:40 AM	#27
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	How much to powder coated a aluminum seat? Just like the one on the homepage of www.kirkeyracing.com.

2011-12-13, 12:08 PM	#35
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	The seat should be here next week. I'll let you know. Thank for the quick answer and input guys. This seat will go to Thailand so I'm not worry about sanctioning or any certifications. I just order a bunch of wheels and seats then ship them to Thailand.

2012-01-27, 02:06 PM	#40
JoeWRX EJ22 Real Name: Joe Gardner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No-Town Posts: 134 Car: C63 AMG oops...	Just got my intercooler pipes back from Greg today. Top notch work! Casper clear over candy teal (Crappy iphone picture, but you get the idea)

2012-01-27, 02:15 PM	#42
JoeWRX EJ22 Real Name: Joe Gardner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No-Town Posts: 134 Car: C63 AMG oops...	Shit I did! Greg you are the man! Thanks again sir!

2012-01-27, 09:05 PM	#46
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Sure, how "roughly" though? Hanging a 5' long bar in a 5' tall box doesn't usually work. But if it can be angled in there, there's plenty of space. I guess I should build the harness bar first, then ask the question with some real dimensions. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2012-01-30, 08:52 AM	#49
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,474 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	Fine Line does a great job at a reasonable price, and Greg stands behind his work. He is doing most of the powder coating for KSTech now.

2012-02-02, 08:46 PM	#50
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Do you have my sample colors? I'll ship pallets out next week. Another delay for the seats. They should be here by the end of the month.

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