Csi And Columbia Powder

[psilvers]

I have heard some folks say that the Columbia powder is not as durable as the CSI (Pro-Tec) powder paint.

1-Do most folks feel this way?

2-If I coat the Columbia paint with Devcon 2T, will it be as durable as the CSI (i.e. if you think that teh CSI is tougher)?

3- Does anyone use the Columbia paints and NOT coat with Devcon? How durable is the finish?

Thanks,

Pete

P.S. The reason that I am asking is that I am using some of the Columbia paint with powder water and I can't use the CSI with powder water.

[Munkin]

I have heard some folks say that the Columbia powder is not as durable as the CSI (Pro-Tec) powder paint.

1-Do most folks feel this way?

2-If I coat the Columbia paint with Devcon 2T, will it be as durable as the CSI (i.e. if you think that teh CSI is tougher)?

3- Does anyone use the Columbia paints and NOT coat with Devcon? How durable is the finish?

Thanks,

Pete

P.S. The reason that I am asking is that I am using some of the Columbia paint with powder water and I can't use the CSI with powder water.

I am not sure which brand I am using but I have never seen much of a difference in any of the powder paints as far as durability. The only thing I can tell you is when I tried to use different clears over chart powder paint the bait turned orange.

Allen

[smalljaw]

I did notice that you have to bake the columbia coatings paint a little longer than the CSI, I found that out after a jig I recently cured fell off my table and chipped. The jig was painted with columbia coatings black powder so after this instead of curing at 350 for 20 min. I did them at 350 for 25 min and it did make a huge difference as both seem to have the same strength now. I will tell you though that the columbia coatings powder seems to flow better and coat jigs easier but I use both.

[LedHed]

I use CC, PT, and Powder Buy The Pound (they have powder water also) and have used all without Devcon. The only reason I use the epoxy or fingernail polish is to keep 3D/2D eyes on a jig. I don’t think one manufacturer has a more durable product than the other. CC and PBTP make car paint – it should be pretty tough.

If the paint is cured at the correct temperature/time - there shouldn’t be any problems with chipping. I have to go low and slow, with the cure, because I paint multi-colored jigs and mix a lot of my own colors.

[cadman]

I don’t think one manufacturer has a more durable product than the other. CC and PBTP make car paint – it should be pretty tough.

If the paint is cured at the correct temperature/time - there shouldn’t be any problems with chipping. I have to go low and slow, with the cure, because I paint multi-colored jigs and mix a lot of my own colors.

I am in total agreement with LedHed. I too paint multi-color jigs and mix my own colors. I use Columbia Coatings, Sherwin Williams, Dupont, IVC, some Pro-Tech, Roman Haas and a handful more. If you follow directions the paint will not chip to a certain extent. I know many guys use Pro-Tech, and although it's a good powder paint, I refuse to overpay for their powder. I am fortunte that I have access to all these companies and buy my powder by the bulk. They all are good powder paints, and they all are durable.

[psilvers]

I am in total agreement with LedHed. I too paint multi-color jigs and mix my own colors. I use Columbia Coatings, Sherwin Williams, Dupont, IVC, some Pro-Tech, Roman Haas and a handful more. If you follow directions the paint will not chip to a certain extent. I know many guys use Pro-Tech, and although it's a good powder paint, I refuse to overpay for their powder. I am fortunte that I have access to all these companies and buy my powder by the bulk. They all are good powder paints, and they all are durable.

Thanks to all. The info was of great help!

Merry Christmas!

Pete