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Anybody interested in doing a paint swap of sort?? Say we get 4 guys willing to buy 2 lbs (approx $40 + $5 shipping + $5 shipping) each and we all agree on 8 different cool colors from the paint by the pound guys. Then have it shipped to one address. That guy divides all evenly as possible and ships everybody approx 4-oz of the 8 different colors (2 lbs total). Approx $ 1.60 per ounce...Just a thought...
Id be interested prowler..
I have a wholesaler here in Lubbock we buy alot from.Could save some in the initial shipping,and its only 10.50 per pound.Industrial quality..
Powder Coating And Custom Paint Colors And Supplies
i might be interested
me to......columbia coatings has some amazing colors.....im using chrome and its amazing.
I'm interested!!!
Sounds like a good way to get a variety of colors.
I would be interested in going in on this. If anybody decides to do this, count me in.
Here is the beginning list but I would like to see one more person to make dividing easier. I say we cut it off at one more and see if we can actually get this to work. I like the idea of using Redtexans supplier if they offer a good selection. Some other reasons to use this supplier are because (1) Radtexan has used their product and recommends them, (2) he could possibly pick it up locally and save on shipping costs, (3) the price is less expensive so perhaps we can get a wider variety for the same money, (4) dealing with the supplier in person let you see that what you want is what you actually receive and (5) it may be possible to receive a discount with a larger quanity in person...maybe.
I suggest we all look at their site and everybody pick out 10 or 12 colors each. That way when we compare list and begin narrowing our choices down it should be easier because several HOTT colors will be on most everyone’s list. Let’s set a date of Thursday 2/17 to have our list posted here. Each participant will choose 2 lbs packages of 2 different colors (4 lbs total per person). We will have a total of 32 lbs and 16 different colors. Everyone should end up with approx 4-oz of 16 different color. Approx cost $44 + 6 shipping = $50 or approx $3.15 each for a 4-oz package (retails approx $6 for 2-oz.). If this sounds like something you guys are still interested in, post it here and have your initial list here my Thursday. If you have any question or suggestions, now is the time to discuss them. Let’s make this work guys!
NightProwler
Radtexan
Sayre315
Revtoby
ACSooner80
Len
Jig Man
What about the cost of jars or how is it going to be packaged? I assume who to make the checks out to and where to sent them will be anounced later? Count me in, my two coloras are: copper vein and hammer green. Or am I suppose to make more color choices and then you can delete them down? MuskyGary
Welcome Musky Gary, Thanks for joining in and completing the group of 8. I imagine those two colors will be on several lists. That is the reason to pick 10 or 12 colors. Once everyone has made their choice, you will see why 10 to 12 will be needed (maybe more for the initial colors) because several colors will be on different lists. And it is not me who will delete anybody's choice, but a group of 8, to decide on the final colors. I think zip lock baggies are the easiest way to divide and transport. Once you receive your baggies of paint, it will be up to you how to store them. We will work out more details as the project advances. Great questions and thanks again for joining in.
NightProwler
Warning; If you have problems painting with or curing Pro-Tec powder paint you might not want to get involved with different types of powder paint - yet.
If you don’t know the temperature characteristic of your curing chamber (how far the temp overshoots or recovers) you don’t want to mess with this stuff. The majority of these “other” paints are designed to be applied with a static charge – doesn’t react the same in fluid beds. All powder paint is not the same!!!! Great stuff if you can adapt.
Prowler I posted the link to their color selection above...184 solid colors,plus a few specialties. And with a 4 # or more order ,the price drops to $8.95..# The only downside to this is no candy type colors...
Several here have posted about how we use the clear and glitter to create our own custom colors,so for you that need clear,its the best one I have found.
Musky, I have their gold vein and silver vein,and am not a fan... slight metallic look,but is more polka dot,Ill post some pics of it later.Havent tried the Hammered finish yet,they have let us get some samples in the past to test.
I think zip lock bags would be the best packaging,save on weight and easier to ship..
I think RadTexas has had some experience using their products and can help with those concerns along with contacting the mfg directly. I bought some basement bargain paint from harbor freight and it is different but not a big difference. Thanks LedHed for the heads up though. Are you interested in being a back-up participant if someone decides this is not for them? I like to have a plan B before plan A falls off the track...lol.
Good concerns Led. I dont use a fluid bed but have used their paints for over 3 years now.
6 of us locally have put together these shares over the last few years and none of us have had any problems with the powder.
Gold and silver Vein...
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Couple other thoughts...I think shipping is going to be a little more than 6 dollars...Size wise a 2 # bag,comes to me in a zip tie bag in a 12x12 cardboard box.Probably the 8 or 11 dollar flat rate box from the PO.Not sure what ups would run..
Also with picking up locally,I do have to pay 8.25 % sales tax.
Only thing I would add is if Colombia coatings is what you want then just buy what amount you want as their prices are very good. However I only use their paint on colors I can't get through Pro Tec as their is better/easier to use in a fluid bed. No ones paint separates like Pro Tec and that is just that! If Pro Tec has it I buy theirs and if not I will by another brand, but just for that color.
I already buy my paint by the pound and at time have shared it with others that wanted some. Don't need any right now though.
Skip
I have never had problems with powder paint and like the idea of picking up some new colors from this new place. So, here's a list of eight colors
1. Hammer Green
2. copper vein
3.Ivory
4. Sulfur Yellow
5. Olive Beige
6. Turquise Blue
7. Sky Blue
8. Concrete Grey Looking forward to seeing everyone's list.
Does someone know if this powder will move in a fluid bed cup? If so I am still in!!
1016--sulfer yellow 5001--green blue 7009--green grey
2012--salmon orange 5007--brilliant blue
4003--heather violet 5009--azule blue
6000--patina green
6034--pastel turquoise
7001--silver grey
hammer green
copper vein
Ill be happy to send some to one of you fluid bed painters to experiment with if you want.
I have never got it to bubble like Pro-Tec and have used this paint for about 4 years. It will work in a fluid bed, but not like Pro-Tec as it's just different. If you get it set right you can shake it to move a little, but not the same at all. As I said I only use it for colors I can't get from Pro-Tec and I know the price difference,m but for me I like easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Len
If you in for the lower cost then I say go for it, but don't expect it to act or look like Pro-Tec in your fluid bed. However since they sell from 2 Oz up you don't so much need help buying it.
One other thing unless they have changed their type of jars, they are not as good either since the inside is not round and smooth.
Skip
Skip this isnt Colombia Coatings..Its from orbitz..have you tried theirs also ???
No never tried theirs so don't know a thing about it. Have had some from Cadman and from Columbia Coatings and of course CSI. The only one of the 3 that bubbles and such like it's supposed to is CSI that I have used so does orbitz bubble like CSI? However I don't really have much trouble painting with all 3 that I have used, but they don't all act the same for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by radtexan
Skip
I hate to do this, but I'm gonna have to bow out of this paint swap......maybe next time, just got some bills that came up and I'm sure I will have the extra money to do this......again I'm sorry to and I hope that it does not leave ya'll hangin, I'm sure you can quickly get someone to take my spot.
Thanks,
AC
night prowler.....baggies are a bad idea......they are going to open. they are very rough with the mail. It would be a disaster if someone would get a package and paint would be all over....we need to discuss packaging.....Im not Ok with taking a chance with 50$. we need to price containers... I would be willing to ship my jars to you....they need to be screwed and taped...
Revtoby, you make a good point. I think we should ask how the mfg ships their products and do the same. I know they make low-dough resealable plastic containers and that might do the trick. I see no reason why we couldn't just snap it shut, them seal it with shipping tape and slap a priority mail lable on it. But before we get to involved, we need to get an updated head count and see how many are still in the swap, because when someone drops it changes more than in a jig swap.
Thaks again
NightProwler
I am still in.
I'm still in.... If it's less of us go down on number of paints or we all get more.... How does the paint company prices compare to Columbia coatings... They have some awesome colors... And I love candy paint.
I suggest that you guys go online and get these plastic bottles which I get my powder paint shipped in in they put black electricians tape around the top in they are definitely on breakable I'm sure that you can find the source releasee also why he store a lot of my powder paint and stuff, and baby food jars but plastic would be the better way to go. Make sure that they are not hard plastic is hard plastic my crack. Make sure that they are soft type jars.
Most of the manufacturers that I have purchased powder from have always shipped in a cardboard box with a plastic bag inside. I'm talking a good quality heavy plastic bag with a twist tie - not something you would put your sandwich in.
After looking at the color chart, I was a little bit dissapointed. I was really hoping to maybe get some bright neons, or candy colors. Are we for sure going to use this supplier - if so I will put together my list of colors?
gold vien, hammer blue, hammer green,khaki grey, brown grey, water blue, ochre brown, heather violet, traffic green, ruby red, signal yellow. Thanks NP!
Guy's I didnt say we had to buy from this supplier.Just made a suggestion about one I have done lots of business with, and like their paints.It looked to me like a way to put a couple pounds of paint in your hands for around 30 dollars instead of 50... Thought saving the initial shipping might help a little,which can be as much as the item itself sometimes.
I said in one of my first posts the downside is,no candy or flo colors...Which is why I like the clear and glitter, to make my own custom colors.
And jigman is correct,when they ship,its a heavy plastic bag with a tie,in a cardboard box..
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Originally Posted by Jig Man
If you haven't filled the last spot after the dropout, I will step in.
Indeed soft plastic would be best...have had several jars crack and spill in transit from Janns...they made it right but the hard plastic jars suck.Quote:
Originally Posted by snake River
how about these.
bottles
B631: 150 cc PS Clear Packer Round
lids
L205B: 45-400 Black Ribbed Lid with PS Liner
8 bottles + 8 lids = 4.98 + shipping.
Those bottles should work!! (150cc= a little over 5oz.)Quote:
Originally Posted by sayre315
Welcome Hunter, thanks for filling the spot. Columbia is offering free shipping, if you purchase over $100. Columbia has a more variety of cool colors but also are more money. However the same exact colors look better on Columbia website (just a better pic). I suggest, that we vote on which supplier we want to go with and the majority rules...
NightProwler
PS. I will PM everyone and ask if 1. they are still interested and 2. if we should vote for a supplier.
I pm'd everyone yesterday evening and have gotten no replys.
Never received any pm. Did you use my e-mail/ [email protected]
I dint get one either
No Pm here!
Got your pm about wild but not paint