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So i got an email from Karl about a DOHC valve cover hes interested in having coated Honda Wrinkle Black. He had a few concerns, as this is a non standard, detail sensitive item. He expressed concern over a sensor boss, threaded posts, AN fittings, and the factory sealing surfaces. We exchanged some emails, some promises to get it right or have it be free (and probably be shamed publicly) were made, and he sent it in
Below is how I unboxed it before any processes were completed. The barely visible red stuff turned out to be a monster, OLD POWDER COAT. i usually charge 25 bucks just to strip old powder, in addition to coating, but i was so excited to work on something cooler that the patio furniture hardware ive been shooting(which pays the bills,regardless of how boring), I didnt ask if it was coated. I have no problem sticking to a deal I dont ask enough questions on, it takes what it takes!
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After blasting most of the black rattle can off it, i realized what the red was. Time for Eastwood clean strip. i refuse to be aggressive w sensitive stuff. No wire wheels, stiff brushes, soda blast or coarse media was used. The correct product to safely strip the coating was used, and even though it took extra time, it was done thoroughly and correctly. Every sensitive detail was protected.
Now once its visually clean it is ready for fine media blast.
Clean, and once again all sensitive areas protected. Face of sensor boss, and 1/8 in down it for flush fit of sensor, factory oil cap sealing surface was CLEANED, NOT MEDIA BLASTED. I am not going to assume i can create a better sealing surface than OE Factory, so I preserved the original surface and finish. AN fittings from the shop were installed to cover the fittings on the cover. Now for an off gassing, then High Zinc Powdercoat Primer.
Masked, shot, baked, just like that.
And now, the Honda Wrinkle Black, in all its glory.
Didnt know if hed need it, but i tossed in stainless hardware too....
Well, thats all folks, hope you liked this race care part write up! I really enjoyed working on this part, and hope Karl likes it as well.
Below is how I unboxed it before any processes were completed. The barely visible red stuff turned out to be a monster, OLD POWDER COAT. i usually charge 25 bucks just to strip old powder, in addition to coating, but i was so excited to work on something cooler that the patio furniture hardware ive been shooting(which pays the bills,regardless of how boring), I didnt ask if it was coated. I have no problem sticking to a deal I dont ask enough questions on, it takes what it takes!
.
After blasting most of the black rattle can off it, i realized what the red was. Time for Eastwood clean strip. i refuse to be aggressive w sensitive stuff. No wire wheels, stiff brushes, soda blast or coarse media was used. The correct product to safely strip the coating was used, and even though it took extra time, it was done thoroughly and correctly. Every sensitive detail was protected.
Now once its visually clean it is ready for fine media blast.
Clean, and once again all sensitive areas protected. Face of sensor boss, and 1/8 in down it for flush fit of sensor, factory oil cap sealing surface was CLEANED, NOT MEDIA BLASTED. I am not going to assume i can create a better sealing surface than OE Factory, so I preserved the original surface and finish. AN fittings from the shop were installed to cover the fittings on the cover. Now for an off gassing, then High Zinc Powdercoat Primer.
Masked, shot, baked, just like that.
And now, the Honda Wrinkle Black, in all its glory.
Didnt know if hed need it, but i tossed in stainless hardware too....
Well, thats all folks, hope you liked this race care part write up! I really enjoyed working on this part, and hope Karl likes it as well.
