Hi-tek supercoating

[N1c0l4s]

Hi all!!
i am a fervant of traditional lube. I had try powder coating, that have certain advantages. But i would like to try Hi-tek.
Does some of you give it a try?
What's your experience, goood and bad ones

And, any one know where it can be found in canada!?

Happy new year

 

[BattleRife]

My impression is Hi-Tek is just a brand name of a polyester powder coating that was repackaged and marketed to shooters in Australia. I don't think there is anything special about it.

 

[N1c0l4s]

My impression is Hi-Tek is just a brand name of a polyester powder coating that was repackaged and marketed to shooters in Australia. I don't think there is anything special about it.

You think that is some « normal » powder coating so, sone powder can work great with the same applying instruction ?!?

 

[BattleRife]

I would expect very similar results from any powder that has the same base chemistry. I presume Hi-Tek is a polyester powder catalyzed with TGIC, so if you source that and apply per the manufacturers directions, I think you will get the same performance. I would default to the manufacturers application information, rather than Hi-Teks, unless there is some tip or trick in there specific to bullets.

 

[barsik]

I tried it and gave up on it very quickly. it's quite a time consuming process that has no advantage over powder coat. the powder is suspended in acetone and must be thoroughly agitated before application. at least two and most likely 3 separate applications must be made with each application getting the same oven time as powder coat.

 

[N1c0l4s]

I tried it and gave up on it very quickly. it's quite a time consuming process that has no advantage over powder coat. the powder is suspended in acetone and must be thoroughly agitated before application. at least two and most likely 3 separate applications must be made with each application getting the same oven time as powder coat.

The end result isnt better? When powder is apply in batch to bullet, there is alwais some uncovered part where the bullet is touching, was expecting by applying more than one coat that this disavantage was diseapeard

Happy new year, thank's to share your expertise

 

[N1c0l4s]

I would expect very similar results from any powder that has the same base chemistry. I presume Hi-Tek is a polyester powder catalyzed with TGIC, so if you source that and apply per the manufacturers directions, I think you will get the same performance. I would default to the manufacturers application information, rather than Hi-Teks, unless there is some tip or trick in there specific to bullets.

This is probably right!!!
Happy new year and thanks for this pov

 

[barsik]

The end result isnt better? When powder is apply in batch to bullet, there is alwais some uncovered part where the bullet is touching, was expecting by applying more than one coat that this disavantage was diseapeard

Happy new year, thank's to share your expertise

if you want uniformly coated bullets, use eastwood clear powdercoat and stand the bullets up so they aren't touching. eastwood clear is very easy to apply and it will produce a very uniform coat with much less time and trouble even while handling each individual bullet than hitek. forgot to mention in my first post after the hitek solution is applied, you have to wait for the acetone to evaporate before putting the bullets in the oven. now multiply that 3x. it works but is a real time consuming process that doesn't pay dividends. also, if there are any flaws in the bullet that will allow the hitek solution to accumulate, the baking process will produce a severely flawed coating where the flaw is, like a blister. that doesn't happen with powdercoat. no matter which way you choose to go, have fun and be safe.

 

[iron cat]

if you want uniformly coated bullets, use eastwood clear powdercoat and stand the bullets up so they aren't touching. eastwood clear is very easy to apply and it will produce a very uniform coat with much less time and trouble even while handling each individual bullet than hitek. forgot to mention in my first post after the hitek solution is applied, you have to wait for the acetone to evaporate before putting the bullets in the oven. now multiply that 3x. it works but is a real time consuming process that doesn't pay dividends. also, if there are any flaws in the bullet that will allow the hitek solution to accumulate, the baking process will produce a severely flawed coating where the flaw is, like a blister. that doesn't happen with powdercoat. no matter which way you choose to go, have fun and be safe.

I shake'n'bake mine with with Eastwood with them standing up as well, works super and is dead dog simple!
Cat

 

[ted_dent]

if you want uniformly coated bullets, use eastwood clear powdercoat and stand the bullets up so they aren't touching. eastwood clear is very easy to apply and it will produce a very uniform coat with much less time and trouble even while handling each individual bullet

Another powder that gives wonderful results is Emerald Coatings Tool Blue. If you can't get a minimum of 95-100% coverage doing shake & bake with Tool Blue you're really doing something wrong. Emerald also sells a clear gloss that is pretty much foolproof to apply.

 

[N1c0l4s]

if you want uniformly coated bullets, use eastwood clear powdercoat and stand the bullets up so they aren't touching. eastwood clear is very easy to apply and it will produce a very uniform coat with much less time and trouble even while handling each individual bullet than hitek. forgot to mention in my first post after the hitek solution is applied, you have to wait for the acetone to evaporate before putting the bullets in the oven. now multiply that 3x. it works but is a real time consuming process that doesn't pay dividends. also, if there are any flaws in the bullet that will allow the hitek solution to accumulate, the baking process will produce a severely flawed coating where the flaw is, like a blister. that doesn't happen with powdercoat. no matter which way you choose to go, have fun and be safe.

Good information to know! thanks to share it

Another powder that gives wonderful results is Emerald Coatings Tool Blue. If you can't get a minimum of 95-100% coverage doing shake & bake with Tool Blue you're really doing something wrong. Emerald also sells a clear gloss that is pretty much foolproof to apply.

I already know tool blue, its like magic. Now i have to try the clear one haha

From all i read here, i'll stick tu powder coating!! thanks everyone