Powdercoat prep question

[Bulla]

On a Stern lockdown bar do you remove the clear stickers either end and the foam ?

I’m assuming these won’t fair well in an oven !

Presumably once removed they need replacing ?

 

[VeeMonroe]

No. The powder coating firm will take it off for you

If you're worried, leave them a note

 

[Fantazia2]

I would have though for the new powdercoat to attach properly to the metal they will need to strip all the old coating off first.

 

[VeeMonroe]

I would have though for the new powdercoat to attach properly to the metal they will need to strip all the old coating off first.

@Bulla I genuinely wouldn't worry. I sent my powder coater a combination of Stern Prem legs/armour, and some assorted rusty and painted stuff off an Alien Poker. All came out fine.

I had to fit all the bits (e.g. action button) back on afterwards, though. They packed them up for me in a separate bag after removal.

 

[Bulla]

Sorry yeah I'm not worried about them figuring out they need to take the stickers and the foam off, more the fact that the foam looks like its stuck down ? The same as the clear stickers and therefore will be knackered and need replacing when I get the lockdown bar back ?

 

[kevlar]

Peel the stickers off and keep them, put them back on afterwards. I usually strip the action button off myself, and point out the threads to the powder coater so he doesn't destroy them. I also take the rubber strip off, it usually comes off in pieces though. You could fit replacement strip but I normally don't bother.

 

[Asiapinball]

My powdercoater sandblast everything back to metal as part of the job and I expect all would do the same. Its all part of the job so no need to waste your time prepping anything.