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Post by bsadad on Apr 17, 2009 5:26:14 GMT -6
What's the deal with the painted on graphite? Dose it work and has any of the pro's tested it and if so what was the results. Would like to before I waste the money on it. Have district in two weeks. THANKS to all you full time raceser hope to get there someday.
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khouse
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Post by khouse on Apr 17, 2009 6:24:30 GMT -6
I believe the graphite is sprayed on to the metal at 125 pounds of air pressure. It then sticks to the metal. Try some and post back your results.
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Post by bsadad on Apr 17, 2009 7:40:20 GMT -6
Would that be in a luquid form or powder? And what if any special tool would it take to do the job.have a powder coat shop.
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khouse
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Post by khouse on Apr 17, 2009 7:58:25 GMT -6
I was reading the process on line. It says it's dry graphite is sprayed at 125 pounds of pressure. It then penetrates the metal enough to stick. It sounds to me that you would need a small sand blasting cabinet. Then quite a bit of graphite. It's probably a lot cheaper just to buy the axles already done.
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Post by gumby101ca on Apr 21, 2009 9:33:30 GMT -6
whats that painted on graphite called, id like to read up on it
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Post by bsadad on Apr 21, 2009 18:02:37 GMT -6
I found it online at foucas point web site.Just Google paint on graphite. And it will cone up.
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Post by Extreme on Apr 21, 2009 18:35:33 GMT -6
buying coated Graphite axles, don't waste your money......
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Post by cycrunner on Apr 21, 2009 20:39:01 GMT -6
I did some tests on what is called a dry film graphite. It is sprayed on and dried. My tests were totally negative compared to regular powdered graphite. It not only was significantly slower but wore off the axel quickly. I have not pursued any other similar product.
I stick with the tried and true.
Cheers
Cycunner
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Post by bsadad on Apr 21, 2009 22:48:15 GMT -6
Thank you for the info. That's the reason I ask. This forum has been a great help to me. The problem is I just read it to much now trying to get as much info as I can.
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