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#19813 Thu Dec 12 2002 10:36 PM
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what is the general feeling on refinishing a cast iron top and base. the paint would be base clear or should i use powder coat. also does the powder coat decrease the value.

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In my opinion , if you have a good popular pump it doesn't matter , my wayne 60 thats done in Norwalk has a powder coated base , powder coating is cheaper then a high priced paint for the base, frame , its your pump do what you want with it ,have fun ,

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Powdercoating has several advantages for using on cast bases and tops.
Toughness-chip resistance
Originality- looks more like old baked enamel with a 90-94 % gloss. Has orange peel of old enamel.

The downside:
Color matching to skins/sheetmetal
Gloss is not compatible to bc/cc
Will not cover flaws in early castings
Durability - some colors won't stand up in outdoor conditions

If smoothness and gloss is the look you're after, bc/cc over high fill 2K will create that look.

On visibles, I have powder coated the base, internals, and frame with the top casting still in place (much cheaper and easier than painting) scuffed the base and top with
220 grit and used clear urethane over the powdercoat for gloss and durability.

I once did a short Tok 39 for a old Texaco Jobber. I shot it in bc/cc, 1500, and buffed. When I delivered it, he said "its nice but thats not what they looked like"
I took another pump, worked the dents but left the rivet puckers etc, and powdercoated it blood red. He loved it!!!

Its all personal taste.


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thanks for the insight bob

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yah , bob,


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