Factory "White Out"
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Hey guys,
What is the process that Fountain uses for its white out of the stainless steel rails? Is there a better process? (i.e. powdercoating)? Is there a process which won't chip or look awful after a few years of use?
Thanks for your thoughts,
JJ
What is the process that Fountain uses for its white out of the stainless steel rails? Is there a better process? (i.e. powdercoating)? Is there a process which won't chip or look awful after a few years of use?
Thanks for your thoughts,
JJ
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It is powdercoating.
Mine had chipped and always looked dirty, so I stripped ever peice that was PC'd and polished it to a mirror finish.
Mine had chipped and always looked dirty, so I stripped ever peice that was PC'd and polished it to a mirror finish.
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My rails look dirty and are chipping as well, what was your process for stripping and polishing? I honestly don't care for the powdercoated rails.....
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My rails were originally stainless steel. I had them removed, bead blasted and painted white with 4 coats of clear. I am on my 3rd season and they s are not chipping, flaking, or looking dirty. i am very pleased.
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I had a '98 29' Fever with white out. Had same problem. I just used an oil based Rustoleum (sp?). to clean up spots here and there. While I admit it's a ghetto way to do it, I didn't want to spend the $$ to get them done right. I like the white out look, but very impractical.
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Then the rails where all sanded smoth with emery then polished. It was a long dirty process, but well worth it. I like the looks of polished SS over mint looking PC anyways.
It appeared all teh SS was glass beaded 1st for a better bond for the PC. Getting that texture off was the heardest part, especially since i don't really know the fastest way to polish. If had to do it again, I'd strip the rails myself, then have them polished by someone in the business.
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How much did that cost? Sounds like something i might be interested in doing. Also where did you have it done at? Any Pictures?