Powder coat supplier

[lrrifleman]

I attempted to use the search feature, but I was having difficulty.

A few months ago I read a thread on the forum about polymer coating cast bullets. In that thread, a few forum members were identified that sold polymer coating powder. Unfortunately, I can't find that thread again. Can anyone point me to members that well polymer powder?

Thanks!

 

[AtomHeartMother]

Search user Smoke4320. That's a user name from another forum. Not sure the rules here will allow me to list that forum, but I think you might know what forum that is ;-p
His powder is amazing. I just tumble my boolits(hint, see above) and even on the most humid days in the summer it sticks like a mad dog. Great stuff and reasonable prices.

 

[Rule3]

I attempted to use the search feature, but I was having difficulty.

A few months ago I read a thread on the forum about polymer coating cast bullets. In that thread, a few forum members were identified that sold polymer coating powder. Unfortunately, I can't find that thread again. Can anyone point me to members that well polymer powder?

Thanks!

Missouri Bullets sells the Hi TeK Polymer powder which is what is used by all the bullet companies.


Not to be confused with powder coated paint , which can be found at Harbor Freight and a gazillion other places.

 

[fredj338]

Missouri Bullets sells the Hi TeK Polymer powder which is what is used by all the bullet companies.


Not to be confused with powder coated paint , which can be found at Harbor Freight and a gazillion other places.

Well sort of. No not ALL the bullet companies use HT, some have a powder coat type process, not HT.

 

[serger]

I buy my powder coating media from Eastwood Specialty Coatings. I use their Ford light blue it works well.

 

[Rule3]

Well sort of. No not ALL the bullet companies use HT, some have a powder coat type process, not HT.

The OP was asking about POLYMER COATING

All the companies that sell POLYMER COATED bullets use the HI TEK brand coating.


What companies sell Powder Coated bullets??


Hope that clears things up.

 

[Dieseltech56]

I use a powdercoat sold by "smoke" on the cast boolits forum. I couldn't ask for it to work better, the thing that turned me off about hi tek was the need for multiple coats.

 

[AJ]

I originally read about this in a reloading magazine. The author used Harbor Freight's Red Powder Coat Paint. I went and bought some and by golly it works well. A friend has the same results in his coating endeavors. If I remember correctly it was about $6.00 for a container that lasts and lasts.

 

[Huskerguy]

Here is a link to the replies I received in a thread about Powder Coating recently. I think the info you are looking for is here.

Your choice for coated bullets?

 

[fredj338]

The OP was asking about POLYMER COATING

All the companies that sell POLYMER COATED bullets use the HI TEK brand coating.


What companies sell Powder Coated bullets??


Hope that clears things up.

Actually read his post, he is asking about powder used in powder coating. There are several if not a dozen, bullet manuf using piwder coatings. Just google it for yourself.
Smoke's powders over on castboolit forum are terrific. Powders from other powder coat suppliers also work. Stay away from matt colors unless you are spraying them.

 

[Rule3]

I attempted to use the search feature, but I was having difficulty.

A few months ago I read a thread on the forum about polymer coating cast bullets. In that thread, a few forum members were identified that sold polymer coating powder. Unfortunately, I can't find that thread again. Can anyone point me to members that well polymer powder?

Thanks!

Actually read his post, he is asking about powder used in powder coating. There are several if not a dozen, bullet manuf using piwder coatings. Just google it for yourself.
Smoke's powders over on castboolit forum are terrific. Powders from other powder coat suppliers also work. Stay away from matt colors unless you are spraying them.

Well, actually read his post and the use of the word POLYMER


But everything is a debate.


From the Hi Tek website.



"Not to be confused with "POWDER COATING". Hi-Tek Supercoat is now available in a powdered version. The same product as our popular liquid coating, the powder is non flammable in it's dry state and therefore we can ship via the USPS priority mail service.
All of our Hi-Tek powders are built with the latest generation resin and have the 2-Extreme Catayst built in. You simply measure out the amount of powder you need and add Acetone or M.E.K. to turn it into a liquid and apply it the same way as our liquid coating."

 

[fredj338]

Powder coatings have diff configurations Rule. Not a debate but fact, not all bullet manuf use HT. hopefully this clears it up.

"There are two main categories of powder coating: thermosets and thermoplastics. The thermosetting variety incorporates a cross-linker into the formulation. When the powder is baked, it reacts with other chemical groups in the powder to polymerize, improving the performance properties. The thermoplastic variety does not undergo any additional actions during the baking process as it flows to form the final coating".

 

[Rule3]

Powder coatings have diff configurations Rule. Not a debate but fact, not all bullet manuf use HT. hopefully this clears it up.

"There are two main categories of powder coating: thermosets and thermoplastics. The thermosetting variety incorporates a cross-linker into the formulation. When the powder is baked, it reacts with other chemical groups in the powder to polymerize, improving the performance properties. The thermoplastic variety does not undergo any additional actions during the baking process as it flows to form the final coating".

Sure it is a debate. You quote Burton Metal Finishing and Powder coating, not Polymer Coating. Which sounds great but how does that relate to BULLETS?


You forgot to quote this part.


Powder coating is a process that utilizes an electrostatic gun to apply a solvent-free dry mix of plastic resins, pigments, and fillers that melt and fuse when heated. What does this mean in laymen’s terms? It means powder coating provides you with a quality finish that will last. Considering powder coating but still don’t see the benefits? Here we’ve provided a few simple facts about the powder coating process and why it is the superior method for you to achieve a beautiful, durable finish.


Again, what companies sell "powder coated BULLETS"?? Not the actual powder


Do those powders uses a solvent??

 

[fredj338]

Sure it is a debate. You quote Burton Metal Finishing and Powder coating, not Polymer Coating. Which sounds great but how does that relate to BULLETS?


You forgot to quote this part.


Powder coating is a process that utilizes an electrostatic gun to apply a solvent-free dry mix of plastic resins, pigments, and fillers that melt and fuse when heated. What does this mean in laymen’s terms? It means powder coating provides you with a quality finish that will last. Considering powder coating but still don’t see the benefits? Here we’ve provided a few simple facts about the powder coating process and why it is the superior method for you to achieve a beautiful, durable finish.
Again, what companies sell "powder coated BULLETS"?? Not the actual powder

Do those powders uses a solvent??

You are debating a process you are ignorant of, why? Many of us have been using PC for bullet coating w/o spraying. I can punch up a list of bullet manuf NOT using HT but offering polymer, there are polymer based PC. I find it far more educational for people to do their own research, it sticks in the brain that way. I am all for a good debate, but know your stuff before posting absolutes. I actually use both HT & PC for my bullets. They work about the same, but HT starts to fail as vel goes beyond 1500fps, then PC is a better product. Just a few though, you can research more:
About Us
Premium Polymer Coated Bullets | Badman Bullets
J-Ames BULLETS: Polymer Coated Bullets - Manufacturer/Dealer/Seller
What is the Precision Bullet coating? - precisionbullets.com
Frequently Asked Questions - Eggleston Munitions
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com...tech-polymer-coated-bullets-for-hand-loaders/
https://www.falconbullets.com/category_s/1858.htm
To answer the question on solvents, NO, PC is a dry powder, baked onto the bullet just like HT. The diff is HT does use a catalyst & solvent suspension. Nothing to do with anything other than process. Both can be a polymer.

 

[Rule3]

You are debating a process you are ignorant of, why? Many of us have been using PC for bullet coating w/o spraying. I can punch up a list of bullet manuf NOT using HT but offering polymer, there are polymer based PC. I find it far more educational for people to do their own research, it sticks in the brain that way. I am all for a good debate, but know your stuff before posting absolutes. I actually use both HT & PC for my bullets. They work about the same, but HT starts to fail as vel goes beyond 1500fps, then PC is a better product. Just a few though, you can research more:
About Us
Premium Polymer Coated Bullets | Badman Bullets
J-Ames BULLETS: Polymer Coated Bullets - Manufacturer/Dealer/Seller
What is the Precision Bullet coating? - precisionbullets.com
Frequently Asked Questions - Eggleston Munitions
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com...tech-polymer-coated-bullets-for-hand-loaders/
https://www.falconbullets.com/category_s/1858.htm
To answer the question on solvents, NO, PC is a dry powder, baked onto the bullet just like HT. The diff is HT does use a catalyst & solvent suspension. Nothing to do with anything other than process. Both can be a polymer.

"You are debating a process you are ignorant of, why?"

Pretty strong, inflammatory words there.,

So with that carry on quoting info from some powder coating company.


Have you provided the OP with a place to buy Polymer Coating??


HT comes in a liquid and a powder.


You refuse to read the OP. He asks about Polymer coating.


All the websites you linked use a Polymer coating (proprietary of course and don't say actually what brand it is)


It simply is NOT Powder Coated Electrostatic Paint.


I use my own home baked Powder Coated Paint bullets.

 

[fredj338]

I do not know what else to say Rule, you are ignoring simple facts placed before you. Your statement that ALL bullet manuf use HT has been pretty easily disputed. One can source every single powder coat supplier & buy whatever formula they like. You can also buy HT form several sources powder or liquid. Just accept that your statement was incorrect, simple I know. Have a good one.

 

[dannyabear]

Jerry Miculeks brother Donnie, is the owner of bayoubullets.net, and sells bullets or the coating for you to apply; that says enough for me as to which coating is 'best'

 

[Rule3]

I do not know what else to say Rule, you are ignoring simple facts placed before you. Your statement that ALL bullet manuf use HT has been pretty easily disputed. One can source every single powder coat supplier & buy whatever formula they like. You can also buy HT form several sources powder or liquid. Just accept that your statement was incorrect, simple I know. Have a good one.

Oh so now we ignore everything else and focus on my use of the word "all" Never mind all the other stuff.
Resort to name calling to deflect the whole topic.

How do you know what the other companies use? What brand? Do you really think that Bubba Joes Bullets has their own secret formula of Polymer coating??. They went through the R&D to develop their own coating rather than use a product that gas been around for over 20 years?

None of the web sites you listed say exactly what they use?


Guess I should have said "most", then you could pick on that "nit" Never say never, all or always, my bad.

Regardless the questions was Polymer not Powder coating.
But I am ignorant you are the expert, I just use Harbor Freight Powder and shake and bake,

 

[Rule3]

Jerry Miculeks brother Donnie, is the owner of bayoubullets.net, and sells bullets or the coating for you to apply; that says enough for me as to which coating is 'best'

True, but I believe they sold the business.
ACME use Hi Tek also


Better check with Fred.

 

[reddog81]

You refuse to read the OP. He asks about Polymer coating..

The title of the thread is "Powder Coat Supplier".

I'm guessing OP was confused and considered them to be the same thing. Personally I believe powder coat to be easier and better for the home but I could be wrong. Most commercial bullets are Hi-Tek or something similar. Most people making their own use powder coat.

I'm guessing the OP was looking for a powder coat supplier as the title of the thread suggests but used the wrong terminology in the post.