I've been powder coating as a hobby and as a small part time business for about 20 years. I always tell people that I can give them an approximate number, but until I actually see the part(s), I can't give an exact number. If I get parts that are caked in grease, oil and dirt, I charge an hourly rate for the cleaning. Some parts can be blasted to bare metal in just a few minutes, and some need to have a lot of layers of paint and/or rust blasted off. If a part was powder coated before, that takes a bit longer to blast off than just paint. It always cracks me up when I shoot a person a price I think is reasonable, and they think it is way too high. I am into it on a small level, but I still have a big compressor, a 3'x3'x6' oven, a medium size blasting cabinet, a decent powder coating gun and assorted other equipment. I probably have $15K in powder coating gear in my garage. I bet most professionals have 10-15 times more invested in their equipment. Plus, there are consumables to consider. I use sand blasting media, cleaning solutions/supplies, powder and a lot of assorted supplies. All of those consumables continue to go up in price. I don't have overhead to deal with, but a professional has a big overhead expense. Here's the deal. If you want the parts to look fantastic, then by all means have them powder coated. But it might cost more than you think it will. Shipping is always the killer, so you will want to find someone local if possible. That all being said, I would say expect between $100-$150.
I would have done it free. If you wanted to wait a week cabinet is in navada.
I actually need to blast some 15x6 steel wheels and was waiting on a quote from the powder coat company. I’d be down to pay you, buy you beer and or help you if you would blast them for me.
sure thing ill have my kid do it, if you want to give him little something easy enough
Tell him he has got a job if he wants it!
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OK, I was just wondering if you found powder coating for less.
Don't get me wrong; I'm glad you were able to get your frame blasted and powder coated for $300, but I don't see how. He lost money on that. His consumables were probably close to that much. That took a lot of time to blast and clean off. It had to be baked in the oven to outgas. Then it had to be cleaned off. Then it took several pounds of powder to do something that big. At $300 he made nothing.
Done that myself. Too bad the Agree and Disagree buttons are beside each other.
I just love the idea that this kid started so young that it comes second nature to him and when he's 30 he will be running a huge business that he knows everything about!!!!
