Powdercoat Stone Chip Repair Tip

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Hey all, in the back of my mind has been how would I deal with a stone chip on the bright red Kat frame?

I think I got my answer courtesy of an awesome tip over on the GS Resources:

My local powder coater showed me how. Just get a small pot and get them to fill it with the same powder they use for your parts. in the event of a chip, mix a small amount of the powder with acetone to form a reasonably thick paste. dab it on to the chipped area and leave it for a few hours for the acetone to evaporate. then flame it gently with a butane/propane torch, waving it over from a distance until the powder melts and it will blend into the affected area with almost no visible signs of a repair.
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That sounds like a plan. I have used nail polish once on a couple of chips and hid the chip well. Check with Glen as he may have a better idea.
 
Hi Tom, nup, there is no good news for you re: powdercoat repair/touch-up. Many variables come into play when dealing with powdercoated frames and in most cases it does not end well. Brackets and the like do pretty well when powdercoated, frames not so much.
 
The other tip mentioned in the same thread is enamel model making paint...
 
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