I ordered the V4 about the same time.
-USPS delivered it about 10 business days so USPS is slow. I have mine with the Milwaukee saw, thumbscrew and allen screw for vertical adjustment.
-Used a 123 block or similar to align.
-Added the Lenox bladed so we'll see how it holds up.
Net: Works...
It seems your getting contamination from somewhere?
1. Clean air
2. Clean rags
3, Gloves (already mentioned)
4. Pre-clean and post clean.
5. Tack rag (clean)
I had good success with Eastwood, Prismatic powders. I don't have an oven big enough to do a wheel but have done many other items with...
I recently got into powder coating myself. I use a Smoke Hollow 30" Electric w Glass window. The smoker needs to be modified by removing inner metal sides (held in by screws) and placing insulation on all sides. Then put the metal back in. Top, 3 sides and bottom
Once I did that it gets up to...
Nice review. Something to add to the garage instead of all those wet towels...
BTW, I've looked for that evil car was manufacturer here in town like you mentioned and no luck. Do you have an address? The old Fiat plant maybe? :lol_hitti
Matt