Bare metal suspension parts - THIS THREAD IS OFFICALLY OVER

[VCODE]

Wow!  That looks incredible Mike!  This thread is just getting better and better.   I appreciate you letting all of us know how your techniques and answering questions.  I was begining to think powdercoating parts that are raw metal was not possible.  You make it look easy buddy.  Thank you 

I second that, those parts look amazing. Could this be the new normal. No plating, No painting.
Thanks for sharing with us Mike.
Your Friend Bob

[HEMICUDA]

Wow!  That looks incredible Mike!  This thread is just getting better and better.   I appreciate you letting all of us know how your techniques and answering questions.  I was beginning to think powder coating parts that are raw metal was not possible.  You make it look easy buddy.  Thank you 

I second that, those parts look amazing. Could this be the new normal. No plating, No painting.
Thanks for sharing with us Mike.
Your Friend Bob

I have that million dollar green L72 oil filter coming out to you today Bobby, it couldn't be going on a more deserving car.

[HEMICUDA]

I've been horsing around with duplicating the suede finish on the steering column and dash frame in powder.  Very lightly textured as it should be, yea I'm pretty happy with it.

[6Pack70]

Man that looks awesome Mike!  Here's my crush can after rattle can texture coat, and mixing Trim Black paint and shooting it.  Between my prep work, paint time, cleanup and waiting for it to dry.... I would say powdercoating wins.  I'll be trying my hand at that process very soon😃👍👍 Thanks for sharing with us..

[HEMICUDA]

Here is the rest of the steering column powder coated in the "suede" finish as well as other parts for the pink AAR.  I tried several suede finishes and settled on the "Harley Texture Black" I purchased from "The Powder Coat Store". Much of my powder has been coming from that company.

[HEMICUDA]

Originally, the 70 column lockout tube was spot welded together with the lower lever after the lever was plated in gold dye chromate.  Bright zinc is always applied as a base before the gold die chromate.  The last couple inches of the zinc on the tube will be removed as well as the pits before the bare metal treatment and satin cleared same as all the other bare metal parts in the previous pictures.

I felt I owed all the guys that was following, this will be my last past on this thread.

[Cuda Cody]

WOW, that looks fantastic!    Pretty much spot on to the original suede finish.

[RUNCHARGER]

Awesome finish. The time taken to research and experiment to achieve these results is well worth it and the results can't be faked.

[JS29]

That is the way to go! durable and looks original. 

[dodj]

I know you mentioned you don't need more business, but I bet you would do well if you did an exchange mail order parts powder coating business. They look very well done.

[screamindriver]

Wow Mike...This thread is fantastic !! Thanks for not only sharing your research on the technique but also the materials list to achieve what's been presented...You've definitely raised the bar for the suspension parts and I agree you'd do well if you offered this service for anyone looking to take the components for their project to the next level...
   I hope you reconsider that being your last post on the subject I know I enjoy seeing the latest breakthrough in the resto community and I'm sure other members here do as well...It sure has given me some incentive on trying it out...Have one on me buddy you've earned it !!

[larry4406]

Mike - the interior parts look amazing!

Please keep adding to this thread as you learn new and improved techniques and/or materials.

[750-h2]

Mike all of your parts look really good! I also, when possible like powder coating parts on my restorations. It is a great time saver and is super durable! Keep in mind that if your parts are heavily pitted after blasting, powder coating will looks terrible. The only way of properly fixing heavy pits is the old fashion way, with fillers and paint. If pits are minor then they can be buffed out with a flapper disc and powder coated.

[HEMICUDA]

Mike all of your parts look really good! I also, when possible like powder coating parts on my restorations. It is a great time saver and is super durable! Keep in mind that if your parts are heavily pitted after blasting, powder coating will looks terrible. The only way of properly fixing heavy pits is the old fashion way, with fillers and paint. If pits are minor then they can be buffed out with a flapper disc and powder coated.

Question, why would anyone at this level use a heavily pitted part? Since you do so much powder coating, I would love to see your process's and powders you're using, I'm always willing to learn.

[gygeneral]

The guy I used to powder my parts told me Ican use the all metal fillers to fill in pits as the powder process won't harm that. I tried it and achived goor results.