Powder coated rail touch up
03-07-2009, 04:02 PM
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Powder coated rail touch up
Ok, I have searched the forum for an answer to no avail. My rails are starting to show some wear and some of the powder coat is coming off. Does anyone have a decent solution to this problem that does not involve rail removal? I have searched about for touch-up paint, etc., but I know powder coat ain't paint. Anyone? Thanks!!!
03-08-2009, 03:52 PM
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I stripped the PC off every rail, grab handle and the seat base frames and polished them. Was a long job. The PC always looked dirty to me and had a few chips from the snaps. Looks so much better now.
Touch up with paint is a temp fix. Depends on what type of results you are after/willing to settle for.
Touch up with paint is a temp fix. Depends on what type of results you are after/willing to settle for.
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03-08-2009, 08:13 PM
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Sorry, but they'll have to come off if you want the PC off. Not really hard to remove, just takes some time. The polishing was a job though. After I stripped them, I then used sand paper to sand them smooth. They appeared to have a glass bead texture to them. I assumed for the PC to stick?? Once I got them sanded good and smooth with a fair shine, hit them with a couple different buffing wheels and polishing sticks. I'm sure a pro would be able to polish in 1/2 the time it took me.
I soaked mine in a narrow tray filled with acetone. Let 'r soak a couple minutes, the PC'ing just bubbled up and peeled off.
I soaked mine in a narrow tray filled with acetone. Let 'r soak a couple minutes, the PC'ing just bubbled up and peeled off.
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03-08-2009, 08:17 PM
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On my powerquest I would always use a small touch up brush and some color matched paint if it was just a small repair. This is what they would do at the marina as well.
03-10-2009, 08:52 PM
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SW,
I have a few nicks on my windshield trim and Shogren suggested trying Krylon Gloss White for minor touchup. I have a can but haven't tried it yet.
Another member painted a 38 or 42 last year and posted pix on the board. They sanded and painted the rub rail and wind screen frame in place and it looked pretty good.
No real short cuts I guess
I have a few nicks on my windshield trim and Shogren suggested trying Krylon Gloss White for minor touchup. I have a can but haven't tried it yet.
Another member painted a 38 or 42 last year and posted pix on the board. They sanded and painted the rub rail and wind screen frame in place and it looked pretty good.
No real short cuts I guess
03-11-2009, 11:22 AM
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Lacquer thinner will also remove powder coat. I have stripped powder coated items and painted with base/clear. This allows you to match graphic colors easily. This has actually lasted longer than the original powdercoat.
