Powder coating

[cobraden]

Anyone know how well, if at all, powder coating holds up in a saltwater environment? Won't be under water but could be subjected to salt spray and will be hanging over the tank. I am thinking of replacing my center brace with a stainless steel one and although stainless does not corrode very fast, it still does and I would like to seal it by powder coating it to make sure to keep that rust and stuff out of my tank.

[hobogato]

we have had members powdercoat metal stands before, but i am not sure how well it would work above the tank. another option for you may be spray on rhinoliner or some other kind of heavy duty truck bedliner spray on.

[Scream311]

+1 on the Rhino Linning. I've seen good outcomes. My work invloves that product from time to time and its a great product

[ShAgMaN]

I believe it holds up well. Aren't a lot of light fixtures powder coated? Pretty sure my Viper is, and there is no corrosion evident.

[txmike]

info on diff types of powder .Most hold up well to salt spray.

http://www.caswellplating.com/powder/tgic.html

http://www.caswellplating.com/powder/poly.html

http://www.caswellplating.com/powder/hybrid.html

[cobraden]

thanks for the info

[350gt]

Go line X if you get it sprayed... Used to work for them way back and still support that product....

Asfar as powdercoating, lmk if u need someone. I know a guy in san marcos that does quality work.

[alexdmg]

I had all the insides as well as the bottom, top, and back of my wodden stand sprayed with Line-X and it does a great job against saltwater spray and spills.

-Alex

[cobraden]

I'm not familiar with the Line-X product. Is a smooth finish or kind of bumpy. I want somthing I can wipe down and keep clean. That is what made me think of powdercoat.

[alexdmg]

Line-X is a little rough and not as thick, about a eighth to a quarter inch thick. I got my truck sprayed with a Rhino lining which is more of a rubbery type material and is about a half an inch thick at the bottom of my truck bed. I'm sure thickness can vary, depending on the shop and what you ask for.

Line-X doesn't come off since it's probably closer to a powder coat like you're looking for. Rhino does come off since it's more of a rubber compound. I chose Rhino for my truck bed because things don't slide as easy on rubber and Line-X for my fish tank because it was thinner, lighter, and because I had a friend that worked at a shop that did Line-X. ;-)

They both have their pro's and cons and it all depends on what you're looking for. I hope this helps.

If you would like to see the differences you're welcome to come over and see for yourself.

-Alex

[350gt]

^^Very true , who was your friend? It's been a long while that I worked there.. But I believe Mike still owns the one on nakoma.

Yes line x is a bit thinner but a more uniform/fine finish... Very nice looking when sprayed right. Rhino is thick, real thick compared to line x but they don't call it rhino for nothing... Too me it looks like a rhinos *** , lol... IMO of course

But if line x isnt applied properly it can sag as a rhino liner.

[alexdmg]

His name is Sean and he worked at that location as well as 210 Customs off of Bitters and custom sounds on San Pedro. He's a cool guy and did a great job on my stand.