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Old 04-14-2019, 08:55 AM   #1
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Default Gloss powder Coat to Semi-Gloss?

I have a suspension part that was incorrectly gloss powder-coated by the supplier that I want to change to semi-gloss paint finish?? I do not want to sand blast or burn off the gloss - was hopeful that the gloss surface could be sanded or prepared so that a semi-gloss black paint finish could be applied and "stick"?


Anyone have this experience with success?
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:00 AM   #2
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Give it a scrub with 0000 steel wool
That should dull it just a bit
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Old 04-14-2019, 10:41 AM   #3
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Default Re: Gloss powder Coat to Semi-Gloss?

A fine Scotch Bright pad may work also but both will probably leave fine lines. If the part is under the car they probably won't show anyway.
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Default Re: Gloss powder Coat to Semi-Gloss?

I have painted right over powder coated wheels with single stage paint( didn’t like the shade of red).
No scrubbing no sanding, might have gone over it with a degreaser first. But they came out nice, and are holding up well.
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Old 04-14-2019, 12:43 PM   #5
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Do not use steel wool. That will leave the raw steel wool imbeded into the paint. A scotch brite is the choice. You are still going to need some type of primer to make the adhesion to the old paint anyway. Why not strip and start over.
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Old 04-14-2019, 01:37 PM   #6
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Also, there are oils in steel wool...

The powder finisher can easily coat them once again without completely stripping them.
Lastly, it appears authenticity is not important to you. Am I correct?
If so, be aware that gloss black is correct for chassis parts including the frame.
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Old 04-14-2019, 06:25 PM   #7
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Default Re: Gloss powder Coat to Semi-Gloss?

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Also, there are oils in steel wool...

The powder finisher can easily coat them once again without completely stripping them.
Lastly, it appears authenticity is not important to you. Am I correct?
If so, be aware that gloss black is correct for chassis parts including the frame.

Actually yes . I am concerned about finishes . but this question was for another project of mine where the suspension trailing must be semi-gloss and the powder coater made it gloss!


Hoping that the advise regarding "scotch briting" the gloss, priming and then painting semi-gloss paint will work as I do not want to re-powder coat it.
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Old 04-16-2019, 03:50 PM   #8
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Default Re: Gloss powder Coat to Semi-Gloss?

Scuff it with some 320 grit to dull the gloss. Clean with oil and grease remover. Paint away. Just did it with my F100 15" wheels. Use a hardener in the paint if using a paint gun.

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Old 04-16-2019, 06:24 PM   #9
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There are numerous grades of Scotch Brite that are available to take down the gloss to whatever level you want for the finish.
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Old 04-16-2019, 06:45 PM   #10
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Like Kube said, you can re-powder coat one time....
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Old 04-16-2019, 07:18 PM   #11
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Default Re: Gloss powder Coat to Semi-Gloss?

You might try a mixture of Comet cleanser and water. Use a sponge or rag to wash the item.
Several years ago I worked at a facility that used powder coating for our finished product. We found the above method very effective to reduce the gloss.
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Old 04-16-2019, 07:22 PM   #12
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Default Re: Gloss powder Coat to Semi-Gloss?

What DavidG said x2--3m scuff pad. Everything I get powder coated I get powder primed first. 2 coats of powder is very common. I just had 4 wheels sandblasted and powder primed. I will scuff pad them and paint to match the car. You can paint over the gloss after scuffing it if you don't want to powder coat them again.
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