Great buy on a Craftsman powder coating system

Subject: Great buy on a Craftsman powder coating system
Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 11918 posts
Posted on: 2009-04-27 19:31:36

CRAFTSMAN 917288 POWDER COATING SYSTEM

I've managed to get 34 of these nice, Craftsman 17288 Powder Coating Systems that normally sell for $149 at Sears, for a BimmerBoard group buy rate of just $79. This is a great deal. I won't be able to get any more at this price, so once they're gone, they're gone. I estimate that shipping will be $12 for the continental U.S. All proceeds will go toward BimmerBoard.

If you'd like to achieve professional, durable finsihes on things like valve covers, if you're restoring car parts or other metal items, powder coating is the way it's done. It's much better, and better looking, than spray paint. I'm going to do my e38 valve covers and a host of little pieces for the e32, too.

You'll need to buy the powder paint separately, which typically costs less than $10 for a bag. There are tons of colors. Sears sells it and Eastwood also carries a nice selection.

You'll also need an oven to bake on the finish. Any old kitchen oven that can achieve 350 degrees, even a toaster oven, will do. I don't recommend using the one in your kitchen that you use for cooking, though.

These systems include a nice carrying case, the powder coating gun, the transformer, high-temperature masking tape and plugs, 10 hooks and the owner's manual. They're all brand new in unopened boxes. You won't be disappointed. I've included a bunch of photos below.

HOW TO BUY

Use your PayPal account or any major credit card to purchase. Be sure to include your shipping address, email address and BimmerBoard username with your order. I'll ship your order immediately. No need to wait on a minimum number of people to participate.

Manufacturer's Description

Apply a durable, protective coating to any metal component quickly, easily and safely. Coating is electrostatically applied, then just place coated item in a 400 deg. oven to cure and you're done. Fast and environmentally friendly, coating is chip and chemical resistant. System features internal air generation (no compressor needed.) Variable speed switch.

Powder-coating can be applied to iron, steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and also chrome-plated surfaces. The Craftsman Powder Coat system will allow you to obtain professional results at home at a fraction of the cost. Superior to aerosol and other liquid coatings in flexibility, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Over spray is simply swept up and disposed of in household refuse. The system includes the accessories, application gun, and detailed instructions. Powder-coating, like other high-quality coatings, can only be applied over a bare metal surface. Removing corrosion and old coatings can be easily accomplished with abrasive paper, wire brush, liquid paint stripper, or abrasive blasting. Once removed simply wipe with acetone or paint thinner, allow to dry, and coat. The only components you will need are an object to coat and an extra toaster oven or non food prep conventional oven.

Benefits of powder-coating

Ease of application
Environmentally friendly
Fast and easy to clean up
No fumes or overspray
No harmful solvents or toxins
Very quick 10-30 minute cure time
No CFCs
EPA approved process
Required safety equipment [Items NOT included]: rubber gloves, goggles and dust mask, non-food preparation oven, electric or gas.

Features

Internal air generating system
Operates on standard 120 volt AC household outslets
No air compressor required
Variable speed switch
Quick change cup
10 to 30 minutes cure time
Chemical and corrosion resistant finish
Environmentally friendly

Includes

HARD CARRYING CASE
Application Gun
120-Volt Power Transformer
Operations Manual
Packet of 10 Hooks
Pack of 10 High Temperature Plugs
24-yard roll of high temperature masking tape

Photos

Craftsman 17288 powder coating system - click to enlarge

David Cecil
Lexington, KY
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The Group Buys Forum | Message Thread:

Great buy on a Craftsman powder coating system (pic) (url) - DavidC 2009-04-27 19:31:36 (1853 views)
- Re: Great buy on a Craftsman powder coating system (pic) - jdw928 2009-08-16 11:50:06 (125 views)
  - Got some more. Now have 12 units remaining. (url) - DavidC 2009-08-17 23:41:17 (111 views)
    - Re: Got some more. Now have 12 units remaining. - spongcake2000 2009-08-20 06:20:40 (87 views)
- Re: Great buy on a Craftsman powder coating system - calcatscakes 2009-06-21 19:57:12 (136 views)
  - Yes, I have about 10 of them remaining. (nt) - DavidC 2009-06-30 03:56:40 (144 views)
    - I just bought one Hopefully, you still got one for me... (nt) - bofessional 2009-07-17 16:45:47 (109 views)
- OK... why not use the oven in the kitchen? - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-05-05 06:59:33 (254 views)
  - Re: OK... why not use the oven in the kitchen? - manta69 2009-06-27 15:46:11 (209 views)

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