Powdercoating Axys Running Boards?

braapin · Feb 16, 2019

Wanting to powdercoat my running boards instead of buying new. They have the glue in the tube. Same glue that overstructure has. Was wondering if powdercoating can weaken that glue at all??

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RegisteredRider · Feb 16, 2019

It makes the glue stronger once it cools again, just make sure it’s properly supported so nothing shifts while it’s cooking and the glue is soft.

2XM3 · Feb 17, 2019

Low heat coating for sure, we use Lords,420dp and such a LOT with boats imho I would NOT heat them to 400 to coat. May or may not come apart, and the coating guys are not going to clamp and support it, its going to get hung in a rack and shoved in a oven, it comes apart, not there problem :face-icon-small-sho:face-icon-small-sho

Sheetmetalfab · Feb 17, 2019

2XM3 said:
Low heat coating for sure, we use Lords,420dp and such a LOT with boats imho I would NOT heat them to 400 to coat. May or may not come apart, and the coating guys are not going to clamp and support it, its going to get hung in a rack and shoved in a oven, it comes apart, not there problem :face-icon-small-sho:face-icon-small-sho

Umm the running board ends are riveted and slide into a socket.

It’s not going to move, much less come apart.

Just coat the stupid things.

(Cures the boot shredding business)

aksledjunkie · Feb 18, 2019

Me personally, I'd recommend against a gloss finish. Had a really hard time staying on my buddy's boards last year with a gloss finish and he said he would never do it again.

braapin · Feb 18, 2019

aksledjunkie said:
Me personally, I'd recommend against a gloss finish. Had a really hard time staying on my buddy's boards last year with a gloss finish and he said he would never do it again.

Anyone ever done powdercoating with a little bit of texture in the finish - almost like an undercoating look to it?

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aksledjunkie · Feb 18, 2019

braapin said:
Anyone ever done powdercoating with a little bit of texture in the finish - almost like an undercoating look to it?

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Hmm, I don't think I've ever seen it but that's an interesting idea. Not sure if they can do it. Anything is possible with enough money though!! Haha.

Sheetmetalfab · Feb 18, 2019

braapin said:
Anyone ever done powdercoating with a little bit of texture in the finish - almost like an undercoating look to it?

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Yes textured Powdercoat is pretty common.

Often it’s two tone.

Pick your poison, snow buildup from texture or gloss powder.

(Personally glossy powder worked excellent for my running boards)

Add a couple traction screws in the rear bracket.

braapin · Mar 17, 2019

Thinking of some traction screws along outside edge of running board- anyone done that ? Just used regular self-tappers?

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Sheetmetalfab · Mar 17, 2019

braapin said:
Thinking of some traction screws along outside edge of running board- anyone done that ? Just used regular self-tappers?

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Kold kutters.

It’s what b&m fab sends out with their running boards.

I’ve built several sets and used them.

Pre drill and screw in a test piece of aluminum to find the right pilot bit. (Too small and they snap off)

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