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Old 10th March 2021, 09:12 PM
spannerrash spannerrash is offline
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Default Ok to powder coat anti roll bar?

Is it ok to powder coat the anti roll bars given that heat treatment will be needed to cure the coating. I am concerned about the heat annealing the steel.
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Old 10th March 2021, 09:16 PM
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I think it's safe, powder coating only uses 180-200C, steel annealing is 300-700C
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Old 15th March 2021, 09:14 PM
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I'd expect powder to crack on something that has twisting motion. Nylon coat might be better

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Old 18th March 2021, 08:57 AM
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I checked with my powder coating specialist - he says its fine. Lots of aftermarket bars are powder coated from new, and re-coating factory parts is quite common

I'll take him a set to see what he can do with them
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