Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post

Shamu · 02-19-2012, 10:49 AM

I find it interesting that no one mentions fact that there is debate about curing tempretures involved in powder coating causing aluminum alloys to become weaker leading to possible failure.

I'd make darn sure you know tempretures and curing time your powder coater uses. Some use temps as high as 400 degrees which is getting close to temps where metal structure can be changed.

Here is some discussion on topic

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=151053

02-19-2012, 10:49 AM	#23 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	I find it interesting that no one mentions fact that there is debate about curing tempretures involved in powder coating causing aluminum alloys to become weaker leading to possible failure. I'd make darn sure you know tempretures and curing time your powder coater uses. Some use temps as high as 400 degrees which is getting close to temps where metal structure can be changed. Here is some discussion on topic http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=151053 __________________ Grant Last edited by Shamu; 02-19-2012 at 10:53 AM.