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Old May 1, 2020 | 07:06 PM
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Can you powder coat clear on engine cases..?
just wondering if anyone has done this and their opinion or advice.. 👍✌️
 
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Old May 2, 2020 | 02:07 PM
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In my experience as a powder coater, you can, but there's a possibility of it yellowing with heat after a while.
 

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Old May 2, 2020 | 02:09 PM
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Might be a little rough on the oil running it that hot. If you try it, might want to change the oil after you do it. I would not push it much past 350.
 

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plus 1 on the yellowing. as the coating come up in temp, oil and fuel spills can screw with it. there are also many formulations of powder, chose wisely.
 
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