Need Source for Powder Coated Rectangular Aluminium Bar

MartyD · 02/06/2014, 11:21 PM

I want to build a better mounting bracket for my Radions. I don't like how the light sags slightly with their mount (when mounting the lights lengthwise). Does anyone know where I can purchase power coated rectangular aluminum stock. My Google search didn't come up with anything promising.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Marty

shifty51008 · 02/07/2014, 07:33 AM

your best bet is to build the bracket then bring it to a shop to be powder coated. I don't think you will find just regular stock material that is powder coated cause once you start to cut it to length you will start chipping the powder coat.

fifthtoe · 02/07/2014, 07:40 AM

Have you thought about 80/20 aluminum? You can pretty much build anything you want from it. I think you can get it anodized custom colors but don't think they will powder coat though. Also, lowes or Home Depot sells bare aluminum stock. I'm not sure if you're going to find anywhere that sells powder coated stock, you might find anodized. If your set on having it powder coated, there are plenty of places that perform custom powder coating.

fifthtoe · 02/07/2014, 07:44 AM

Also, VHT sells spray paint that drys with a wrinkle finish, very similar to powder coating. You can get it at auto parts stores. It only comes in red or black. It's also not as durable as powder coating since it's just spray paint.

mcgyvr · 02/07/2014, 09:14 AM

+1 on the 80/20 extrusion..AWESOME STUFF..
No need to powercoat aluminum.. and you can get it in black anodized if you want black vs aluminum color

aleithol · 02/07/2014, 09:22 AM

OP, try this place: http://eztube.com I'm using some of their powder coated 1" tubing to reinforce my hood with Radion's on top. Fast shipping, and while I don't have the project completed, being able to order pre-powdercoated 1" material, have it show up on my doorstep, and only needing to take a hacksaw to cut it down to size was a big plus for me. Black powdercoat is a standard option, but they can finish material in just about any color for an additional price. You can also get powder-coated angle pieces to join sections of the 1" tubing together.

MartyD · 02/09/2014, 12:05 PM

I built the rack for my light out of EZrube. It's great stuff. I ended up using the aluminum stock from Lowes for the bracket. It worked great

I will post some pics.

Thanks to everyone that responded.

Marty

MartyD · 02/09/2014, 01:09 PM

I still need to spray the aluminum bar black.

aleithol · 02/10/2014, 10:02 AM

Very nice!

02/06/2014, 11:21 PM	#1
MartyD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 51	Need Source for Powder Coated Rectangular Aluminium Bar I want to build a better mounting bracket for my Radions. I don't like how the light sags slightly with their mount (when mounting the lights lengthwise). Does anyone know where I can purchase power coated rectangular aluminum stock. My Google search didn't come up with anything promising. Thanks in advance for your help. Marty

02/07/2014, 07:33 AM	#2
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	your best bet is to build the bracket then bring it to a shop to be powder coated. I don't think you will find just regular stock material that is powder coated cause once you start to cut it to length you will start chipping the powder coat. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

02/07/2014, 09:14 AM	#5
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	+1 on the 80/20 extrusion..AWESOME STUFF.. No need to powercoat aluminum.. and you can get it in black anodized if you want black vs aluminum color __________________ Who me?

02/07/2014, 09:22 AM	#6
aleithol Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 425	OP, try this place: http://eztube.com I'm using some of their powder coated 1" tubing to reinforce my hood with Radion's on top. Fast shipping, and while I don't have the project completed, being able to order pre-powdercoated 1" material, have it show up on my doorstep, and only needing to take a hacksaw to cut it down to size was a big plus for me. Black powdercoat is a standard option, but they can finish material in just about any color for an additional price. You can also get powder-coated angle pieces to join sections of the 1" tubing together. __________________ Bert

02/09/2014, 12:05 PM	#7
MartyD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 51	Need Source for Powder Coated Rectangular Aluminium Bar I built the rack for my light out of EZrube. It's great stuff. I ended up using the aluminum stock from Lowes for the bracket. It worked great I will post some pics. Thanks to everyone that responded. Marty

02/07/2014, 07:40 AM	#3
fifthtoe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 274	Have you thought about 80/20 aluminum? You can pretty much build anything you want from it. I think you can get it anodized custom colors but don't think they will powder coat though. Also, lowes or Home Depot sells bare aluminum stock. I'm not sure if you're going to find anywhere that sells powder coated stock, you might find anodized. If your set on having it powder coated, there are plenty of places that perform custom powder coating.

02/07/2014, 07:44 AM	#4
fifthtoe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 274	Also, VHT sells spray paint that drys with a wrinkle finish, very similar to powder coating. You can get it at auto parts stores. It only comes in red or black. It's also not as durable as powder coating since it's just spray paint.

02/09/2014, 01:09 PM	#8
MartyD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 51	I still need to spray the aluminum bar black.

02/10/2014, 10:02 AM	#9
aleithol Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 425	Very nice! __________________ Bert