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RE: Powder Coating-Generic question

To: "'Dave Fain'" <KC3565L@sprintmail.com>, "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: RE: Powder Coating-Generic question
From: "Musson, Carl" <musson@satie.arts.usf.edu>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 10:55:19 -0400
You are correct re: no bondo...  It will just melt away during the heat
stage.

I was told that lead or welded metal is best.  Brass can be too soft.

Good luck.
Carl

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Fain [SMTP:KC3565L@sprintmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 9:37 AM
> To:   triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject:      Powder Coating-Generic question
> 
> 
> I am about to have a metal part (specifically a bicycle frame)
> media blasted and powder coated.  I need to fill a small ding
> (about 1/8" deep) that cannot be easily removed.  Am I correct
> in assuming that bondo would not be suitable for this?  I was
> planning to use brass or lead, is one better than the other?
> I would prefer lead since I can work it with a regular propane
> torch.  Yes, I know....gloves and adequate ventilation, etc.
> Thanks, Dave

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