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Not that I'm near the painting stage....was wondering if there was better options than an automotive paint finish. Por 15 comes to mind...never have used it, only have seen the company displays at a few car shows. Can be brushed or sprayed with their gun or a gun set for heavy materials. I've seen a brush application of that product that 'flowed' out pretty good. (didn't look like a typical brush job) Any thoughts or material recommendations? I'd hope for a product that'll hold up for a good 10 yrs. The pole will get blasted prior. Don't believe I can primer if I use Por 15....Not using a primer is going to be tough for me...just don't seem right.
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I'd recommend blasting and then have it powder coated. Looks nice and very durable!
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I agree with Signs, but would also suggest you do some sanding between the sandblasting and the powder coating. The smoother the metal the better the powder coating.
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I only know of one fellow in town that has a oven big enough for a banjo pole. There may be more now not sure. I agree I have a flag pole that was powder coated 20 years ago and its holding up great.
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Thanks fellas
Noted...powder coating is great stuff, if it can handle a piece this big. I'll check it out. I doubt that capacity is available to this area.
Next...anyone have other options for top coats.
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You don't want to prime under Por-15. It is specifically designed to be used over rusted metal. They even have a prep to put some rust on clean metal areas! Before it (the Por-15) dries completely you can topcoat paint over it! Por-15 is cool stuff and dries hard as rock.
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most industrial powder coating places can fit large items.
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You may be limited by color choices but outdoor rustoleum paint is hard to beat. Primer is not needed , apply with roller , and brush it on in the smaller areas . I have painted both my sign posts with it and am very pleased with it . In time as it dulls I will repaint them as needed , and it was very inexpensive and is a great durable paint.
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You don't want to prime under Por-15. It is specifically designed to be used over rusted metal. They even have a prep to put some rust on clean metal areas! Before it (the Por-15) dries completely you can topcoat paint over it! Por-15 is cool stuff and dries hard as rock. Yep, no primer...No clean metal or primer allowed...I just can't make myself use it. most industrial powder coating places can fit large items. I'm looking into this now. You may be limited by color choices but outdoor rustoleum paint is hard to beat. Primer is not needed , apply with roller , and brush it on in the smaller areas . I have painted both my sign posts with it and am very pleased with it . In time as it dulls I will repaint them as needed , and it was very inexpensive and is a great durable paint. Now we're talking...thanks, I'll look into it.
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If you are in Southern IL, Americana in Salem Il can powder coat anything up to a 40 foot long tanker truck. They do lots of truck wheels, vintage car frames, parts etc. They sandblast and powder coat in all colors.
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So. IL is my homeland...but I migrated south and set up shop. But that recommendation is still something I may need for a project at my fathers place. Thanks
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Powder coating shops have coatings to deal with the salt climate for areas near the coastal areas.
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Sherwin williams makes a water based primer/paint that holds up really good. I have painted quite a few sign poles for local businesses using it. Seems that almost every gas station that I go to has that paint on the canopy poles.
On my pole outside my shop, I used Omni MAE (acrylic Enamel) It has held up Ok, I dont think I would use acrylic enamel again though...
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Powder coating shops have coatings to deal with the salt climate for areas near the coastal areas. I'm more LA (lower alabama) that coastal quote=Ryan Underthun]Sherwin williams makes a water based primer/paint that holds up really good. .[/quote] I'll look into the SW product. thanks
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