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Old 03-14-2011, 07:03 PM
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Does anyone know of any easy way to fix chipped powdercoat. My front bumper was damaged in transit and unfortunately the mfg wants nothing to do with it. I'm fed up with their crap and don't want to deal with them any more. Should I just slop some touch-up on it, or is there a better way?
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Originally Posted by dcharge74
Does anyone know of any easy way to fix chipped powdercoat. My front bumper was damaged in transit and unfortunately the mfg wants nothing to do with it. I'm fed up with their crap and don't want to deal with them any more. Should I just slop some touch-up on it, or is there a better way?

Who is the MFG/place you bought it? Not going to do business with them!!!! Sorry mannnnnnnnnn!
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How bad is it? I think if it's just a little bit then go ahead and touch it up with some paint and you probably won't ever notice it.
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I believe powder coat is applied electrostatically and then cured in an oven.

You may try some epoxy spray but you will need to paint the whole thing. Maybe a paint shop could do it for you?
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Originally Posted by Sahara_Maverick
I believe powder coat is applied electrostatically and then cured in an oven.

You may try some epoxy spray but you will need to paint the whole thing. Maybe a paint shop could do it for you?
Do you mean like a Line-x type coating? Can that be applied directly over powdercoat?
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You should REALLY let us know who the manufacturer is so we can STAY AWAY from them. That's straight up BS... I pray they aren't a sponsor here.
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You should REALLY let us know who the manufacturer is so we can STAY AWAY from them. That's straight up BS... I pray they aren't a sponsor here.
Yeah I agree.... Name NAMES.... We have to all stick together out here... Thx
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Does anyone know of any easy way to fix chipped powdercoat...
If it’s scratched down to the metal you can spray some Rustoleum in a small paper cup and use a small paint brush to dab on the scratches to keep them from rusting.
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Originally Posted by joe002
If it’s scratched down to the metal you can spray some Rustoleum in a small paper cup and use a small paint brush to dab on the scratches to keep them from rusting.
Or you can buy the non spray can version of Rustoleum and save yourself that step. I was using it today to touch up the gouges on my sliders. I like it better than the spray can for touch ups.
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Originally Posted by joe002
If it’s scratched down to the metal you can spray some Rustoleum in a small paper cup and use a small paint brush to dab on the scratches to keep them from rusting.
x2 this is what I do to prevent rust. It will keep it from chipping and honestly you will be the only one who will see the damage because you know where it is.


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