March 3, 2022, 04:09 PM | #1 |
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Why all glossy finishes?
I am still relatively new to powder coating and when picking color sheens I really prefer flat black but ultimately decided on semi gloss since it seems nearly everyone uses a high gloss finish. Is there a reason or benefit to this? I imagine there are more lubricating properties to gloss which could aid feeding but is that all?
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March 3, 2022, 06:31 PM | #2 |
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Honestly in the short time I've been using powder I've accumulated probably a dozen or so colors. Most all of them come out slick or shiny. I really haven't noticed much of a difference.
I put the coating on before sizing and after being sized the bearing surface is usually slick.
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March 4, 2022, 06:37 PM | #3 |
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I think the glossier stuff just adheres better for our applications. If you’re using a spray gun to apply I think you can get away with more options, but most shooters use shake and bake method.
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March 4, 2022, 07:21 PM | #4 |
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I think the " Clear" coating is pretty cool myself ...
at least you dont look like you have a belt full of Lipstick's in your cartridge belt . Red is bad enough but I'm not doing no "Pink" colored ammo . Sometimes us old guys just have to draw the line and say no ... I would like to see some "Flames" on the bullets ...like what's on a custom hot rod ... Flames are cool ! Gary |
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March 6, 2022, 07:04 AM | #6 |
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Yes... even the Harbor Freight Red did a good job when applied with an electro-static powder coat gun.
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