powder coating question

[LOCSTA]

I powder coated my kick starter yesterday and put it on today. First kick and it chipped. What could of I done wrong?

I used a gun I got at harbor freight and a toaster oven with a temp setting. I cooked the part for 10 minutes and let it cool. Then sprayed it until I couldn't see the metal anymore. Then I put it in the toaster oven at 400 degrees for about 20 - 25 minutes then let it cool.

It looked great and seemed strong but first kick chipped it where it hits the metal piece on the foot peg. I thought powder coating didn't chip??? :-/

What did I do wrong? Any help would be great.

Thanks

 

[slickerthanyou]

Ya didn't do anything wrong. Yes it will chip especially if it's bashed pretty good. and kick starts are bashed down.

 

[LOCSTA]

So its not that it didn't get hot enough or I didn't cook it long enough or not enough powder???

It seems it should be stronger than it is.

 

[DirtDiggler]

Powder coating is very hard , but it is brittle , so it withstands abrasion very well , and is impervious to weather ( water , mud , dirt , etc ) a hard whack and crack!!!!!