Hood hinges Powder coated - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sammy · 06-19-2008, 09:23 PM

What would a person expect to pay to have a set of hinges degreased / blasted & powder coated? Trying to figure what is the best route. Buy a set from e-bay for 80-$100 already done or get mine done. All together thinking three sets. One chrome, two in black, but one set at a time.

Fastfun · 06-20-2008, 12:15 AM

Try this company

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/aboutus.html

Sinisterspeed · 06-20-2008, 01:03 AM

I had mine done. Gloss black but would look better if they had chrome springs on there. They never do a good job polishing down in the corners on the chrome ones they tend to have that yellow tint in all the spots they didn't get polished good enough so I would stay away from those ones myself.

**special-K** · 06-20-2008, 06:25 AM

I don`t see how hinges can be done.I`ve been having parts powdercoated for years and they always told me no joined parts.

76bonanza · 06-20-2008, 07:22 AM

I got a set off of eaby I am happy with them not yellow at all. And relativly good operation.

ChevyDude · 06-20-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don`t see how hinges can be done.I`ve been having parts powdercoated for years and they always told me no joined parts.

Not true. I have powder coated a good number of hood hinges with great results! I charge $35 a hinge if they a clean. Cleaning and blast cab time is extra.

BobbyK · 06-20-2008, 11:19 AM

Not the best pic but on the left you can see my gloss black powder coated hinges.
They were done about 5 years ago.Still look great.

72BlckButy · 06-20-2008, 02:49 PM

Wow... those look good BobbyK!

piecesparts · 06-20-2008, 03:16 PM

The hood hinges and springs on my 68 were powder coated before I bought it. They were done in a silver finish and look great. I would say that most of the pwoder coating businesses in my area would do them for $35.00 each

killer71 · 06-20-2008, 03:46 PM

if you were looking to just buy a set there is a guy on ebay by the name of powderkeg who powder coats hood springs. He guarantees his work and the product he sells. I've bought from him before and he's the real deal!

Sport/Truck · 06-20-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyK

Not the best pic but on the left you can see my gloss black powder coated hinges.
They were done about 5 years ago.Still look great.

Mine look just like that; if I ever get my truck back together I’ll be posting pictures! (shouldn’t be long, I got to motor in last night).
s/t

**special-K** · 06-21-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Not true. I have powder coated a good number of hood hinges with great results! I charge $35 a hinge if they a clean. Cleaning and blast cab time is extra.

Actually,it is absolutely true that leaders in the industry from the first powdercoating told me that they want every part componentized to do it right.ISPA had been in the industial coating business since 1947 doing Naval contracts as well as NASA...you name it.If there are close tolerances and it gets filled with the coating than it`s got to give.If it`s too close the coating can`t get in there and that`s where,if it`s going to happen,the rust can start getting under the coating.I`ve never done hinges and apparently the tolerances are loose enough to allow pc and that`s great.
Now,it may be true that you can get away with it and I`m sure there must have been advancements in materials.But,saying what I said is untrue is a bogus statement because it is what I was told by industry leaders.Also,from using it for over 20 years I have seen the many ways it can fail and it`s not always the perfect and permanent coating many think it is.Don`t get me wrong,it`s great and very durable.I still use it,too.

ChevyDude · 06-21-2008, 10:02 AM

K....wasn't saying what you said was not true...only that hood hinges CAN be powdercoated. That's it...not looking for a fight....my bad, I just edited out the "not true" so the wrong idea is not conveyed, sorry dude.

**special-K** · 06-21-2008, 10:37 PM

It`s cool.Not looking for trouble,either.Wasn`t saying they couldn`t be done,just that I didn`t see how based on what I was told.I have seen moving parts be filled or bonded with coating and "pop" when moved.They must have been closer together.

BobbyK · 06-22-2008, 09:22 AM

I had to "SCORE" the pivot area's of the hinge and then break them loose after they were done.
Powder coated warned me about this before and after the coating was done.

06-19-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Hood hinges Powder coated What would a person expect to pay to have a set of hinges degreased / blasted & powder coated? Trying to figure what is the best route. Buy a set from e-bay for 80-$100 already done or get mine done. All together thinking three sets. One chrome, two in black, but one set at a time. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-20-2008, 12:15 AM	#2
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated Try this company http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/aboutus.html

06-20-2008, 01:03 AM	#3
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated I had mine done. Gloss black but would look better if they had chrome springs on there. They never do a good job polishing down in the corners on the chrome ones they tend to have that yellow tint in all the spots they didn't get polished good enough so I would stay away from those ones myself. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

06-20-2008, 06:25 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated I don`t see how hinges can be done.I`ve been having parts powdercoated for years and they always told me no joined parts. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-20-2008, 07:22 AM	#5
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated I got a set off of eaby I am happy with them not yellow at all. And relativly good operation. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

06-20-2008, 11:19 AM	#7
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated Not the best pic but on the left you can see my gloss black powder coated hinges. They were done about 5 years ago.Still look great. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

06-20-2008, 02:49 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated Wow... those look good BobbyK! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-20-2008, 03:16 PM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated The hood hinges and springs on my 68 were powder coated before I bought it. They were done in a silver finish and look great. I would say that most of the pwoder coating businesses in my area would do them for $35.00 each Last edited by piecesparts; 06-20-2008 at 03:17 PM.

06-20-2008, 03:46 PM	#10
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated if you were looking to just buy a set there is a guy on ebay by the name of powderkeg who powder coats hood springs. He guarantees his work and the product he sells. I've bought from him before and he's the real deal! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-21-2008, 10:02 AM	#13
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated K....wasn't saying what you said was not true...only that hood hinges CAN be powdercoated. That's it...not looking for a fight....my bad, I just edited out the "not true" so the wrong idea is not conveyed, sorry dude. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-21-2008 at 10:04 AM.

06-21-2008, 10:37 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated It`s cool.Not looking for trouble,either.Wasn`t saying they couldn`t be done,just that I didn`t see how based on what I was told.I have seen moving parts be filled or bonded with coating and "pop" when moved.They must have been closer together. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-22-2008, 09:22 AM	#15
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Re: Hood hinges Powder coated I had to "SCORE" the pivot area's of the hinge and then break them loose after they were done. Powder coated warned me about this before and after the coating was done. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE



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