Gauging Interest-Powder coated vc's - Page 4

**pearsonmx6** · 3-9-08, 20:37

looks great man to bad i dont have any spare part or cash at the moment

if you are still doing this in august i might be able to get some parts together

**Mazda4ever** · 3-10-08, 17:29

Like I said in my PM I won't be able to get to my car for a few weeks, but if anyone gets a red color done. I would like to see pics because i am debating about red vc and black intake manifold

**Justin** · 3-10-08, 18:49

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Originally Posted by Mazda4ever

Like I said in my PM I won't be able to get to my car for a few weeks, but if anyone gets a red color done. I would like to see pics because i am debating about red vc and black intake manifold

Just a heads up. I have metallic red in stock.

**ragincanadian4** · 3-10-08, 19:51

This red metallic?

**D'sMx-6** · 3-10-08, 19:51

I don't have my spare valve cover yet but I will soon. I'll let you know when I am ready.

**Justin** · 3-10-08, 19:51

Yes sir.

**Adaman** · 3-11-08, 1:27

Hey I blasted and cleaned my vc. How much to just powder coat?

**Justin** · 3-11-08, 4:20

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Originally Posted by Adaman

Hey I blasted and cleaned my vc. How much to just powder coat?

The charge is the same regardless if you have blasted it or not.

Oparatior · 3-11-08, 4:54

and want about colors you dont have but we want? just buy the color and send it with the VC?

**Justin** · 3-11-08, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Oparatior

and want about colors you dont have but we want? just buy the color and send it with the VC?

You can tell me the color you like and I will purchase it. At time for payment it will be added to your charge.

**Fastest95PGT** · 3-11-08, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Justin

You can tell me the color you like and I will purchase it. At time for payment it will be added to your charge.

Just so people are clear on things, you're going to charge them how much extra for non-standard colors. What will be done with the remaining powder as you can't buy most colors in such small quantities when applied properly as it would take to do a pair of valve covers. Will you be sending the remaining powder to the buyer since they paid for it?

My suggestion would be for you to either buy the powder yourself as it is very inexpensive and keep it in stock for any future potential buyer if it's a fairly common sense type of color, or refuse to do it. Otherwise, informed buyers won't end up leaving with a good taste in their mouth.

You're better off buying in a larger quantity anyway, it's cheaper in the long run.

**Justin** · 3-11-08, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Fastest95PGT

Just so people are clear on things, you're going to charge them how much extra for non-standard colors. What will be done with the remaining powder as you can't buy most colors in such small quantities when applied properly as it would take to do a pair of valve covers. Will you be sending the remaining powder to the buyer since they paid for it?

My suggestion would be for you to either buy the powder yourself as it is very inexpensive and keep it in stock for any future potential buyer if it's a fairly common sense type of color, or refuse to do it. Otherwise, informed buyers won't end up leaving with a good taste in their mouth.

You're better off buying in a larger quantity anyway, it's cheaper in the long run.

If the person wants the powder back I will gladly send it with them. You are correct that "most" of the powders are inexpensive but when 3-4 people want a special powder things will add up quickly. Also buying a large quanity is not always the best option. We are really small and do not really need all the overhead especially when it is a color that no one else wants. I also do not see anyone having a bad taste in their mouth. They always have the option to go somewhere else if they are not happy with the price. When you do quality work people tend to overlook little things like 10 extra bucks for powder.

**Fastest95PGT** · 3-11-08, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Justin

If the person wants the powder back I will gladly send it with them. You are correct that "most" of the powders are inexpensive but when 3-4 people want a special powder things will add up quickly. Also buying a large quanity is not always the best option. We are really small and do not really need all the overhead especially when it is a color that no one else wants. I also do not see anyone having a bad taste in their mouth. They always have the option to go somewhere else if they are not happy with the price. When you do quality work people tend to overlook little things like 10 extra bucks for powder.

I think you understand my point. If it's an odd color, go ahead and charge them and ship it to them. If it's black wrinkle or silver (both very common VC colors), then having an extra little bit on hand doesn't hurt you in the least as long as you don't start charging everyone the $50 for the pair plus $3 for common powder colors.

Then again, maybe that's the way to go. Charge $50 for the pair blasted and painted, plus cost of powder. You could have a list of what you consider common colors and their prices. Then as others come up, figure out how much it is to order 4-6 ounces and you'll know the price from that point on for others.

Word of advice, be sure to keep your powder very well sealed, and don't powder on rainy days. That little bit of moisture on a rainy day getting mixed in with the air in the bottle can cause surprises next time around.

Have you had to blast off PC yet? It can be challenging.

Speaking of which, what's your blasting media out of curiosity.

**Justin** · 3-11-08, 21:05

Currently we are using 75 grit aluminum oxide. You have any suggestions? The 75 seems to be working really good.

**jewels318** · 3-11-08, 23:47

are you doing this for a while?
or is it a short term thing?

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Adaman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon City, OR, USA Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	Hey I blasted and cleaned my vc. How much to just powder coat?
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Mazda4ever Another DSM owning prick! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Woodstock, IL, USA Age: 20 iTrader: (0)	Like I said in my PM I won't be able to get to my car for a few weeks, but if anyone gets a red color done. I would like to see pics because i am debating about red vc and black intake manifold

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Oparatior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland, OR, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	and want about colors you dont have but we want? just buy the color and send it with the VC?

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jewels318 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA Age: 20 iTrader: (0)	are you doing this for a while? or is it a short term thing?