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07-16-2007, 07:52 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon
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|  Weight question - powder coating a tube frame
Just wondering if anyone has ever weighed how much powder coating adds to a tube frame. I'm thinking of an alternative to power coating, and want to compare weight numbers to see if what I want to do will make the frame heavier or lighter than powder coating. I don't have quick access to powder coating tools, so I can't test myself :( Any insight would be greatly appreciated.  |
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07-16-2007, 08:43 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: trying to find out what a TVuPer is.....
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weight difference would be negligible at best. if you want a heavier tuber, build it with solid rod; or put sand in the brakeline. |
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07-16-2007, 09:10 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sawyer
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Hey, I'll Let You Know Tomorrow , I Have A Frame I'll be powder coating . Ryan. |
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07-16-2007, 10:58 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. louis
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i can let ya know, hopefully by the end of the week. i hope to get a hustler 2.2 chassis and a powder coater, but as always either in the mail or back ordered. i would agree that the weight would probably be negligent. i will still be posting it thought  |
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07-16-2007, 11:43 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon
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Thanks. I figure it's not significant, but I'm still curious. I'm looking at something more durable than powder coating, but I fear it will add unnecessary weight to the frame.
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07-17-2007, 01:46 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway
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Rhino liner or Line-x are both heavier than powder coating. And it's been done before. If that's what you were thinking?
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07-17-2007, 07:35 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon
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No, but kinda similar. I know I'm not trying anything new...
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07-17-2007, 02:18 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell.
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Powder coating may add a couple grams at best, maybe an ounce most..? I can't tell the weight difference from a coated tuber to an uncoated tuber when holding one in each hand. I feel the coating is insignificant in the weight department. I'd like to know what you're thinking of doing. |
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07-17-2007, 02:47 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sawyer
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Powder coating: Before: 1 lb 4.2 oz or .57 kg After: 1 lb 4.8 oz or .58 kg That is with 2 coats of powder coat |
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07-17-2007, 06:54 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon
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That's what I figured...thanks guys for the info! I was thinking, and still may, coat my frame in plast-dip. I want something durable, and that stuff really holds up to everything I've used it for. I'm worried about how much weight it will add, and potentially making my comp-based rig more top heavy than it could/should be. Since it's really easy to remove , I'm going to dip it anyway and see how much it adds. I'll post back with some numbers in case anyone cares... Maybe I'll call it "Rubber Hustler" |
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07-18-2007, 08:18 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hopkinsville
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i wouldnt worry about the wieght with plastic dip. If im correct that stuff is some what sticky and wouldnt slide off the rocks very well. I think a frame looks better beaten up shows the battle scares |
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