Engine Mount Powdercoating1 year 11 months ago#255
· Wayne Eckertson · Topic Author · Offline · Posts: 12 · |
I am considering having my engine mount powder coated instead of painted. I'd also like to hear what color is recommended. This is for the J230 I am building. I have had one person tell me they recommend painting it instead because it is easier to repair if a crack were to develop. I got the impression that the person who suggested this also considered rewelding the crack while the engine was still on the plane. I think I would prefere to pull the engine and mount if that type of repair were necessary. Are there any specific areas that should be masked off from paint or powder coating? I am also consider having the nose gear leg powder coated. Any concerns or advice here? Wayne Eckertson |
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Engine Mount Powdercoating1 year 11 months ago#259
· Doug Smith · · Offline · Posts: 287 · |
Hi Wayne, |
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Engine Mount Powdercoating1 year 11 months ago#262
· Wayne Eckertson · Topic Author · Offline · Posts: 12 · |
Thank you for your reply Doug. I will consider your advice as I do more research. I had a suggestion from some mechanical engineers I work with to use Cerakote. This product it typically used as a surface protection for firearms but has some very attractive properties. One nice property is the thickness of the coating is very thin. I believe I will be able to coat the bearing surface of the nose gear leg. The company I work for uses Cerakote to finish the metal chassis for our luxury aircraft displays. This option might be out of my price range but may be comparable to having the parts professionally painted. Any thoughts or experience with similar surface coatings? |
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Engine Mount Powdercoating1 year 11 months ago#265
· Doug Smith · · Offline · Posts: 287 · |
I'm aware of Cerakote and I'm pretty sure I've handled parts treated with it but I can't say I've heard of it used on an engine frame. |
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