Benyen Soljax Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 So, I've hit the search button, and there's a bunch of threads about powdercoating. What I am interested in is the weight Addition of powdercoating something large like a slip-on. Are there noticeable weight changes from un-painted to painted items (like swingarm sized and larger)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Its negligible. I dont think it weighs any more than a thick coat of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 The only time you might notice weight savings is when it's measured in pounds. Paint is not even something to worry about really. Paint it up and enjoy it for it's aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Take a poo and you will easily offset the additional weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 powder coat is only .002 - .004 thousandths of an inch thick when applied. Or the thickness of a single hair off you head. Like ross said take a poo and you will be cuttin weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWatkins Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 We own a powder coating shop in Springfield and properly applied it's .005 to .010 at the most. 2 pounds of powder will totally coat a pickup truck bed inside and out. We did every single part on a custom chopper (in black wrinkle, not my look, but it looked good if it's what you wanted) and used 1.1 pounds to cover quite literally everything. Also properly done, all threaded components are covered, all fluid touching surfaces are covered before powdering, etc. The amount of metal you take off to surface the metal will easily be equal to or greater than the amount of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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