Looking for Powder Coating (local to me)

[SirPeale]

I live in Southern Vermont.  I'm looking for a decent powder coating facility that doesn't charge the world for service.

I'm not saying I'm a cheap bastard, but I've got a few 'quotes' from people locally (within 20 miles and I'm willing to drive at least 50-75 one way) and their rates seem to be a bit high based on what I've read on RGVAC.

[rampy]

I live in Southern Vermont.  I'm looking for a decent powder coating facility that doesn't charge the world for service.

I'm not saying I'm a cheap bastard, but I've got a few 'quotes' from people locally (within 20 miles and I'm willing to drive at least 50-75 one way) and their rates seem to be a bit high based on what I've read on RGVAC.

If you read RGVAC, you're familiar with Kevin from K & S amusements, right?  He's located in northern CT and does powder coating... He'll do it via mail as well, and i'm pretty sure his prices aren't *too* bad (unless they've changed)...

What are you looking to powder coat?   I just noticed that there was a place that does powder coating right up the road from me  (windham, CT) but I don't need anything powder coated ATM)

good luck (did you check yellow pages?)
rampy

EDIT what about http://www.prismpowderusa.com/

found via this directory of powder coaters found via a google search for powder coating vermont.

*Shrug*

[SirPeale]

If you read RGVAC, you're familiar with Kevin from K & S amusements, right?  He's located in northern CT and does powder coating... He'll do it via mail as well, and i'm pretty sure his prices aren't *too* bad (unless they've changed)...

Yep, I know Kev.  Nice guy.  Nice stuff, but I was looking for someone closer.  Keep your options open, don't you know.

What are you looking to powder coat?   I just noticed that there was a place that does powder coating right up the road from me  (windham, CT) but I don't need anything powder coated ATM)

I've got a few coin doors that really need some refinishing.

good luck (did you check yellow pages?)

Indeed!  Nothing to find in Brattleboro.

EDIT what about http://www.prismpowderusa.com/

Minimum shop billing at $60, and they didn't appear too local.

found via this directory of powder coaters found via a google search for powder coating vermont.

I've seen this before.  I called a couple places listed in  there before going to http://www.yellowpages.com, to no avail.

A lot of the places I called had little idea what I was talking about when I mentioned coin doors.  Others had huge per hour labor charges (which, if I had more stuff would probably be worth it, but not for what I've got)

One place figured about $8 a door, which is akin to some prices I've seen in RGVAC.  But without references...I just don't know.  I want it done right, and done right the first time, but I don't have a million dollars to spend.

[rampy]

oh... I got nothing then, Peale...

Sanding and spray painting works out OK in a pinch... you could even go nutz and get that BBQ grill high temperature stuff that you cure in your oven. for an extra durable finish...  (although not sure how you'd get the "wrinkle" if that's what you are going for...)

*shrug*
rampy

[AlanS17]

I just spray painted mine with rustoleum. i'm happy with the resutls.

[SirPeale]

oh... I got nothing then, Peale...

Sanding and spray painting works out OK in a pinch... you could even go nutz and get that BBQ grill high temperature stuff that you cure in your oven. for an extra durable finish...  (although not sure how you'd get the "wrinkle" if that's what you are going for...)

If I wanted the wrinkle effect, I'd just use wrinkle paint.

It's really nifty stuff, and I even tried it.

I think it would work great...IF I could just do it right.

You're supposed to spray it on in three thick coats.  I thought I made some darned nifty thick, even coats, but I only got patches of wrinkle.  What did wrinkle looked great, though.

As this stuff is around $6.00 a can, I figured it'd just be easier (and cheaper in the long run) if I do it the right way, and powder coat them.

[planetjay]

I was going to suggest doing it yourself. But if $8 is a problem then I know DIY it out.

Here's a link for enyone that might want to try.

[SirPeale]

I was going to suggest doing it yourself. But if $8 is a problem then I know DIY it out.

Here's a link for enyone that might want to try.

Well, no, $8.00 isn't a problem, it's the $40 or so each that is a problem.  I'm looking for references for good work AND price.  Somewhere in the middle.

I probably will end up going to Kev in CT after all, I'll just make it a day trip.

As for your link, this would be great for someone that's thinking of doing this quite a bit, but I'm pretty sure I'm just going to be doing just these few, and be done with it.

Although...perhaps not.  A guy I know is offering 12 coin doors of some random types to me...

[SirPeale]

Oh yeah, mustn't forget about sandblasting.