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Quicksand Powdercoat

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by msapers, Apr 7, 2019.

  1. Apr 7, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    msapers

    msapers [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I searched but didn't see anything. Has anyone identified a powdercoat color that matches quicksand? Any pics?
     
  2. Apr 7, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    gilligoon

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    Looking for proper powdercoat to color match as well.
     
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    Skydvrr

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    @MESO did you use powder coat?
     
  5. Jan 4, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Have you popped into a local powdercoat facility to ask? If they are any size shop at all they'll likely have chip samples.
     
  6. Jan 4, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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  8. Jan 9, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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    Here ya go. Perfect color match. Prismatic Thatch Brown PSB 8088.

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  9. Jan 9, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    Careful when powdercoating wheels... I've heard, that the heat used when baking the powdercoat can compromise the structural integrity of aluminum wheels.
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    I'm using it for the dissent offroad rear bumper. But I've been getting wheels powdercoated forever without issues. Its what most use.
     
  11. Jan 9, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    calebc

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    That sounds like an internet myth. :) they only need to bake them at 300-350 for powder coating. That’s no where near hot enough to affect the wheels integrity.
     

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