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hawgfan
11-22-2013, 12:48 AM
I was searching power buy the pounds website, and saw that they have a new product called Liquid 2 Powder. Basically it's a liquid that you mix whatever powder coat color you want, in a 50/50 solution. I have put the description of the product below. I was just wondering if anyone has tried tumble lubing with this.


LIQUID 2 POWDER (1 PINT)
This new product allows you to powder coat nontraditional substrates such as wood, plastic, ceramics, foam, etc. Using this product, you can also easily apply graphics and other custom designs or artwork via powder coat in a precise and detailed manner. This product offers ultimate versatility for powder coating as the powder solution can be sprayed on with an airbrush, HVLP gun, or brushed on like a normal liquid paint and then cured like a traditional powder coat leaving a very durable and smooth finish behind.
APPLICATION GUIDE:
•Initial prep is simple, equipment needed to apply is minimal, and an airbrush works just fine. If you are using a HVLP gun, the nozzle (tip) must be 2.4mm or higher.
•Mix any color or type of powder coat with the liquid 2 powder solution by weight 50/50 (Ex: if you have 1/2lb of powder, you must mix it with a 1/2lb of liquid).
•You want the solution to be thick enough to flow out smooth, however, if it is too thick or does not spray well then you may add distilled water to thin your powder/liquid solution out.
•You must let the paint fully air dry before curing or it will outgas. Once the coating is fully air dried, follow the recommended cure schedule for the powder coat base. Cure temperatures will range from 300F to 450F depending on the particular powder used

Ken73
11-22-2013, 12:44 PM
Not sure if this is the same stuff, but I've heard of people using something identical with very poor results.

Just something to keep in mind; the little Craftsman electrostatic unit I use to coat my boolits is still available under different names on Ebay for around $65 with free shipping, even. It doesn't need an air compressor; it's an all-in-one unit. That way you're not dealing with any kind of toxic fumes from a chemical you're adding to the mix.