I am starting the process to move forward on prepping the frame of my 1930 Ford Model A Tudor for powder coating and was told that the best choice is NOT soda blasting as it may have an adverse reaction to the powder coating process. Now this information came from the powder coating shop that does not offer soda blasting.
As a rule (being in sales myself), I don't trust someone who is trying to sell me something or an idea, which is the reason for coming to you all for expertise.
Have you heard whether soda blasting can adversely affect the powder coating process? or is this guy just trying to get my business for the sand blasting that he is recommending?
X2 on sandblasting over soda blasting on a frame. As above, soda blast has its uses (such as the above mentioned paint removal on body panels, it reduces warping that the higher pressure requirements of grit blast create and the resulting heat generation). IF you are going to powder coat after soda blasting it must be neutralized, basically a good power washing. They both have their uses but the frame is best suited for grit blasting. I have sandblasted three frames and powder coated with great results, Rhys.
Soda blasting will not give you enough "tooth" for the powder to get good adhesion. Sandblasting is your best option.
Why do you want to powdercoat your frame anyways? I prefer a good quality Polyurethane or urethane paint for frames because down the road, it will be repairable. If you ever want to do any welding later on, it will be a PITA to remove the powder coat. IMO powder coating is an amazing process, but it's over rated, and sometimes used in the wrong application. I have been painting for years, and also do powder coating so my opinion is from personal experience.
My brother-in-law and sister own a powder coating company in Phoenix, Arizona and they have basically beat it into my head that is the only way to create a "true rod"
Being from Arizona, they are biased on what a Rod should look like.
I don'tknow who is doing your powder coating but they generally like to do the sand blasting since oxidation can start almost immediately and will require blasting again at the powder shop. Having them doing the blasting also prevents any finger pointing regarding prep and finish. I went to Fire Ball performance coatings in Erin. They are well thought of. They told me they could not handle a frame but said there was an industrial powder coater just up the street who they highly recommended for large pieces.
Right now as far as I understand you have a stock A frame with all the brackets and parts to put together a stock A car 4 banger torque tube drive, stock banjo rear end mechanical brakes. In a different thread you talked about upgrading to a modern engine. If so, the only parts that may survive are the frame rails depending on there condition.Your going to save yourself a lot of time and money if you come up with a plan now on what you want ,how do you want it to look . how you want it to drive how much do you plan to drive it , , how far. what comforts you want in it. Then you can start choosing components to fit your needs. Having the frame blasted and primed wont hurt but unless your plan is to build a stock A its going to need a hole lot of modifying before you worry about paint
I'm checking into everything at this point and I do know that I am a long way away from "finishing". I am not originally from the area, as I am American and have only lived in Ontario for 4 years, so I really don't know anything about the craftsman in the region, hence the reason for my questions.
I appreciate everyone's opinions and knowledge
Already have the plan to box in the frame (if it will survive and is not completely destroyed) and eventually put in a small block V8. I have had the "design" in my head for a very long time and have been looking for the "bare bones" to work with ever since. I believe that I have the right car and starting point to make this dream design of mine into a reality.
I am not originally from the area, as I am American and have only lived in Ontario for 4 years, so I really don't know anything about the craftsman in the region, hence the reason for my questions.
So let me get this straight!! You have Family in Arizona, which would make me believe you're from Arizona also, but you decided to move to Canada specifically in Ontario. What's wrong with you ,Man? Draft Dodger? Running from the Feds?? I'll make a deal with you, you give me your "green" card, I'll give you my citizenship!!
I am from Ohio actually, my sister and her family live in Arizona.
I moved to Ontario because I met a beautiful Canadian woman in Myrtle Beach and I found that it was easier to be married to a beautiful Canadian woman if I actually lived here!
I am from Ohio actually, my sister and her family live in Arizona.
I moved to Ontario because I met a beautiful Canadian woman in Myrtle Beach and I found that it was easier to be married to a beautiful Canadian woman if I actually lived here!
Well done !! Probably a perfect situation, especially if you both have dual citizenship. I should have moved to the US when I was a Teen, but as time went on Family, Friends and work prevented that. I'm happy to be Canadian, but there's just way too much more opportunity in the US to be successful.
i had a set of original rims off my 55 soda blasted years ago then painted with tremclad, after a season they bled out in the seams. the wagon wheels on my truck now were sand blasted then powdered coated 5 years ago. she sits out in the back yard over winter and the rims still look as good as the day as they were done.
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