Post by lexusmgr on Apr 10, 2015 9:39:25 GMT -5
Hello everyone
I have not contributed anything lately due to unforseen circumstances. I have been busy researching and developing Powder Coating for my cast boolits. Here are some things I have learned.
1. There are several methods to Powder Coat. They are commonly referred as "Shake-n-bake" which can be used wet or dry depending on the paint used. The second is Harbor Freight spray gun.
The purpose is to electrostaticaly charge the lead so the powder sticks and forms a durable bond after baking in an oven.
2. Some paints work better than others. I found HF Red works well for any method used . Usually, the shinier or glossy paints work better. Powderbuythepound paints are high quality, but pricey. There are several other suppliers.
3. The HF gun method works best for me. The boolits are uniformly and evenly coated without any flaws. Some people use the Shake n Bake method with great success.
4. The boolits can be fired at jacketed velocities without any leading. I have been loading 30 M1 carbine at app 1900fps with no leading.
5. In pistol rounds, I have fired 44magnum at 1500fps with no leading issues.
6. The hardness of the boolits is not as critical. I am casting clip on Wheel Weights and water quench them.
7. I no longer use Alox or pan lube. PC is less messy and there is no huge cloud of smoke when fired.
8. Recovered boolits are still coated even after going through a metal frying pan, 1/2" fiberglass board and embedded in wood.
9. Recovered boolits can be remelted. The PC actually floats on top of the lead and can be spooned off.
10. Cleaning is a snap. No lead or paint residue left behind.
I am sold on the method. In the last few months, I have coated and fired thousands of rounds with no problems. I have even measured barrell after 1000 rounds and there is no erosion.
I now color-code by caliber and have an extensive array of colors. And the boolits look cool! I'm happy I decided to spend the time and effort on this project. Money outlay was not very high and the results have been more than satisfactory.
Thank you for your time since this is a somewhat lengthy post. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please ask. My email lexusmgr@yahoo.com.
Regards all
Lex
I have not contributed anything lately due to unforseen circumstances. I have been busy researching and developing Powder Coating for my cast boolits. Here are some things I have learned.
1. There are several methods to Powder Coat. They are commonly referred as "Shake-n-bake" which can be used wet or dry depending on the paint used. The second is Harbor Freight spray gun.
The purpose is to electrostaticaly charge the lead so the powder sticks and forms a durable bond after baking in an oven.
2. Some paints work better than others. I found HF Red works well for any method used . Usually, the shinier or glossy paints work better. Powderbuythepound paints are high quality, but pricey. There are several other suppliers.
3. The HF gun method works best for me. The boolits are uniformly and evenly coated without any flaws. Some people use the Shake n Bake method with great success.
4. The boolits can be fired at jacketed velocities without any leading. I have been loading 30 M1 carbine at app 1900fps with no leading.
5. In pistol rounds, I have fired 44magnum at 1500fps with no leading issues.
6. The hardness of the boolits is not as critical. I am casting clip on Wheel Weights and water quench them.
7. I no longer use Alox or pan lube. PC is less messy and there is no huge cloud of smoke when fired.
8. Recovered boolits are still coated even after going through a metal frying pan, 1/2" fiberglass board and embedded in wood.
9. Recovered boolits can be remelted. The PC actually floats on top of the lead and can be spooned off.
10. Cleaning is a snap. No lead or paint residue left behind.
I am sold on the method. In the last few months, I have coated and fired thousands of rounds with no problems. I have even measured barrell after 1000 rounds and there is no erosion.
I now color-code by caliber and have an extensive array of colors. And the boolits look cool! I'm happy I decided to spend the time and effort on this project. Money outlay was not very high and the results have been more than satisfactory.
Thank you for your time since this is a somewhat lengthy post. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please ask. My email lexusmgr@yahoo.com.
Regards all
Lex
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Pooh I hope you find to right house . 
