Not entirely correct. Depending on the type of plastic the chemicals used to
derust the part can melt plastic. I tried having those carb thingies
replated for the 1600s and the plastic melted. Same with several other parts
too that contained plastic or nylon.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pam & Paul Bauman" <plhbauman@earthlink.net>
To: "Autox" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 9:55 PM
Subject: RE: Powder coating soft top frame
> Does anybody have any experience with this process? Has anyone had it
> successfully done? Also, what are my
> other options if I can't have it powder coated? Urethane paint?
>
>
> Craig:
>
> We had a lot of stuff powder coated on our car and it works very well.
> However, the coater is right. Anything that cannot stand up to the
> temperatures in the curing process (plastic, small, thin parts, etc.)
cannot
> be done safely. You can have the frame zinc plated, however. It does not
> cause damage to the plastic bushings. Looks good, too!
>
> Paul Bauman
> Westminster, CA
> 67 1600
> http://www.PictureTrail.com/bauman311
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