Blue powder coat question

Just wondering has anyone powder coated engine parts blue I'm having hard time finding Chrysler engine blue..... Some one said Ford light blue or the RAL 5012 powder is equivalent......
TIA
Pat

bobtile said:

http://phoenixspecialtycoatings.com/

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Looks like a powder coater Bob don't think they sell powder.....

QC Coatings.
https://www.qccoatings.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Dun-Right-QC-Coatings-134953976681435/

Pat70rr said:

Looks like a powder coater Bob don't think they sell powder.....

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Google for suppliers.

mmissile said:

Google for suppliers.

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I have at least 6 pages worth nothing that's why I'm asking .......

Pat70rr said:

Looks like a powder coater Bob don't think they sell powder.....

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Cuda Chick is a member here. The reason I posted that is maybe she could point you in a direction.

bobtile said:

Cuda Chick is a member here. The reason I posted that is maybe she could point you in a direction.

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Ok thanks gotcha

We have a powder coat machine at work so I've done black so I wanted to do some brackets blue but it's not out there.....maybe she knows I'll wait n see

I suggest you look at various powder coatings and then request a sample panel from the powder coatings supplier (they're free). What you see on your computer screen or in a RAL or Pantone book isn't exactly the same color as how your parts will look once coated (why you should get a sample panel).

First, I suggest you find a local powder coater that you trust with a "batch oven" & get some price quotes. The powder coater will have a lot of supplier's catalogs & color charts so you can pick a few colors that look close. Then ask the powder coater to request sample panels from the manufacturer(s) so you can take a look to see which one you like best. fyi-you can request panels directly from the manufacturer too. A custom color in powder coating is VERY expensive, so take your time and get a lot of "stock color" panels and pick your closest match.

Most manufacturers have a 5 lbs. minimum (Tiger Drylac has a 2 lbs. minimum), but often a powder coater has a bunch of partial 50 lbs. boxes from previous jobs and "might" have the color you want already. You most likely want a TGIC or Primid polyester (most common types). Epoxy & hybrid powder coatings have better chemcial resistance (which you probably don't need), but they yellow in sunlight (probably doesn't matter under the hood). TGIC/Primid/hybrid powder coatings will withstand maybe 250-300F continuous exposure & epoxies probably 300-350F, so valve covers and timing chain covers are fine...probably intakes too. The parts must be SURGICALLY CLEAN....so clean them up very well & the powder coater should clean them again before coating.

Some powder coating manufacturers include:
Tiger Drylac
Dupont
Sherwin Williams
Akzo Nobel
Vitracote
Valspar

Thanks for the mention bobtile!

Pat, there are a few different "Chrysler Engine Blues" to choose from depending on the year. The most accurate way to match yours is through a real color sample submitted to the powder supplier (mine will return it to you). I recommend something small, such as a bolt, an intake plug or even a drip that ran down the side of the paint can label, so it can be mailed back and forth affordably.

PurpleBeeper has a great write up there but I do take dispute with one thing: Custom colors are NOT really that expensive unless you have to have a custom formulation done, and even then it's $150. My main powder supplier (who is not included in the big list up there) offers over 6,500 in stock powder colors and it's been my experience that the powders they already produce most likely WILL have "your" color in there somewhere. Most powders range from around $8 / pound up to around $36 / pound, and a little bit goes a LONG WAY. If I have your color in stock at my shop, you will only pay for what is actually used on your parts; otherwise it will add about $30-$40 to your job total if I place a special order.

If you have other questions or want to go over details, just give me a call! My shop is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year -- where did the time go??? -- and I'm offering some great specials beyond the normal FBBO Discounts I've always had.