This is going to be the first test case in my effort to powder coat. The Husky rachet is fine parts wise just not the exterior. I blasted the exterior to get rid of the rust, I'll need to grind/sand the metal to remove the chrome plating. What's the best way to do this?
Powder coating a ratchet!
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Outlawmws
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Dump it in vinegar for a few days, I'm pretty sure it will come off.
darkk
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I sand blasted the chrome off a set of peeling crager wheels once....
rick carpenter
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If you're going to this much trouble, I suggest you touch up the handle knurling first. Gotta show us the after pics!
teamarctic
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Chrome is nasty stuff. Grinding it will put nasty stuff in the air around you. Take it to a metal shop and have them strip the chrome for you.
andywander
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If you're gonna' powder-coat it, why not just leave the chrome on?
I believe he is worried about the powdercoat adhering to a stable surface and it appears the chrome is coming off in an area or two.
Steevo
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5 minutes in the blast cabinet and that would be a chromeless & rustless ratchet handle.
mailpup
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How will you protect the teeth inside the ratchet head? That is, if you powder coat those teeth, it will interfere with the ratcheting action and cause slippage, not to mention filling in the snap ring groove as well.
NiteWolf
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you can mask off the areas you don't want powder coating
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The bottom three pics are after the blasting, looking to remove the rough surface scratches also.
rickhigginshtbr
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plan on using it daily? I would mask the knurling and the flat part of the head. If you do it successfully, I give the coating 3 years max before it begins to chip. I love PC'ing as much as everyone, but when it's exposed to impact (odds are, the head), over time, it'll chip away faster than a chrome plating.
Yeah but I'll bet he'll have the only powder coated ratchet on the block! If it lasts for a year, it doesn't seem like a big deal to do it again if he wants.
Have you picked a color yet 930dreamer?
Why not replate it?
See this auction for a ratchet rebuild idea.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130834103145?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Kevin
See this auction for a ratchet rebuild idea.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130834103145?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Kevin
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I have a drawer full of ratchets, I would like this one to look nicer.
Correction- I read this as replace it, I'll call about "replating it" Monday.
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rustyproject
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Try duracoating. Go to gun forums or Pirate4x4(lots of info) Lots of guns are now duracoated. I think a desert tan ratchet would be cool.
Try to have it finished with a black phosphate coating.
I prefer black phosphate to most other finishes, it does not chip or crack. It gives excellent corrosion protection, and sacrifices itself to protect the steel.
It will also make the ratchet look different.
I prefer black phosphate to most other finishes, it does not chip or crack. It gives excellent corrosion protection, and sacrifices itself to protect the steel.
It will also make the ratchet look different.
Dieselbutterfly
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what kind of media are you blasting with?
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neonnblack
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Had to post that up didnt you? my sockets might be turning colors now...jerk.
Oh god they are a local company to.
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ARAMP1
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I had an old rusty Plomb half inch drive ratchet that I decided to powder coat when I rebuilt it. A member here did the powder coating for me. It was under $20 for the work plus shipping there and back.
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supra90turbo
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In order: Sandblast, acetone dip, air dry, Degas in oven for 10 minutes at 400° f (or whatever you bake at), let cool to 80°f, mask(I use silicone plugs from Eastwood), shoot it with color, oven for 15mins, done.
neonnblack
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that plvmb ratchet llooks nice!!