BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

[4shorts]

I would think you'd want it fixed before you drive it all over Africa. I hear their roads are terrible.

Now that's funny right there!

 

[J F]

:laughing:

 

[rockshaft]

Well, i asked and not surprisingly got two conflicting opinions! Thanks for both.
I was aware of power primer, but wasn't sure how that worked (double bake presumably). A local shop indicated an industrial powder was most durable, no mention of primer. Guess i'll just have to experiment.
As for the cylinder band for backhoe caution marker, mine was broken before i even got my machine home (talk about cheesy). In my case, i don't travel roads, so just leave the marker on my shelf, but if i ever need to use it, the u-bolt will be the way I go.

 

[rockshaft]

Thanks for the links. Looking at Cardinal, the three powder primers i've found so far state: "recommended for interior use"

Primers for powder coating are powders themselves. I'm assuming you're trying to buy 2-part epoxy primers from places like O'Reilly's, AutoZone, and the like. If so, I'm not surprised the inDUHviduals that work in those places look at you with blank stares. You need to go to an automotive paint supply house.

Here are a couple of links to powder manufacturers. All of my stuff uses Cardinal as that is what the powder coater I use keeps in stock. Tiger offers a greater variety of colors though. By the way, yellow powder coating is just as much of a PITA as yellow paint. It needs a white undercoat to cover well and render the color correctly.

Cardinal Paint

TIGER Coatings: TIGER. A synonym for colors & effects.

As far as pronouncing Stihl as "steel" or "still," I suspect "still" is more popular as it reminds buyers of the stills used to make moonshine.

The German spelling of "steel" is "stahl" and the WW2 German helmet was called the "stahlhelm." My guess is that "stihl" is a marketing variation on "stahl" just as Chevy purposely misspells "cruise" as "Cruze" for their Corolla clone.

Paul needs to add LED's to the fan shrouds of his tractor like gamer's do to their computer fans. I have this case for my graphics PC and I have blue LED's on all the case fans. Although red looks cool in the picture, blue tends to show up better in real life.

HAF X - Cooler Master X

 

[mjncad]

Stihl isn't so much about moonshine or even some weird take on a German so as to be able to patent it.. It was a man's name. And Stihl to this day continues to be a privately run family enterprise. Andreas Stihl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Well that clears that up. Thanks for doing the research. Stihl is running TV ads here and they are pronouncing it "steel."

Powder coating is only good if the piece is sandblasted first and No primer is used.
If sandblasted and primer IS used, the paint will come off and the primer won't. Sandblasting is the trick because the paint bites into the little nooks and grannies. The next coat doesn't bite as much or at all. Sandblasting and baking is what makes the first finish tough. This has been my experience with powder coating. If it's sandblasted and baked hot enough and long enough with No primer used the finish won't come off with a hammer.

OK, are you talking about using liquid paint type primers or powder primers?

Well, i asked and not surprisingly got two conflicting opinions! Thanks for both.
I was aware of power primer, but wasn't sure how that worked (double bake presumably). A local shop indicated an industrial powder was most durable, no mention of primer. Guess i'll just have to experiment.

As I understand it, it's a double bake process since I would suspect if the primer were applied and then the color coat at the same time it would result in some bizarre color mess as the plastics melt and blend together.

I still want a finish made of unobtanium in which it stays shiny without waxing and polishing, never scratches or wears off. and dirt & bird crap won't stick to it.

Thanks for the links. Looking at Cardinal, the three powder primers i've found so far state: "recommended for interior use"

You're welcome. I'll have to dig out my color chart and take a look at what they say about their primers. I also know they recommend certain specialty finishes have a clear coat powder applied to them for durability.

 

[ultrarunner]

I still want a finish made of unobtanium in which it stays shiny without waxing and polishing, never scratches or wears off. and dirt & bird crap won't stick to it.

Sounds like you are describing Imron or Centari Acrylic Enamel with hardener... best I've found for rough service.

 

[Scooby074]

Well that clears that up. Thanks for doing the research. Stihl is running TV ads here and they are pronouncing it "steel."

Your welcome. As much as I'm a Husky guy, you have to appreciate Stihl's history and the fact that they are still family run. Pretty unique in this day.:thumbsup:

 

[radioman]

Thanks man. Ya I needed a tool box and the clippers and they needed to be close to the area I'm working in so that should do it. Kind of need a chain box as well but I promise I won't post that :laughing:

:bawling:sniff sniff!!

:begging: try to one up me with my mods! :begging: The one on left is my chain holder on FEL and right is my toolbox on FEL .:thumbsup:

 

[srs]

Paul, will you be adding a "brake-on" warning light to the BX25? Also, as usual FANTASTIC workmanship on your part. Everyone here really appreciates you taking the time to do a modification and posting for all of us to see. Thanks again. Stanley

 

[4shorts]

I love watching your well thought out mod's paul. I really don't think you are done with them yet . You just think you are. I think you will design a quick disconect for the backhoe bucket. if you are digging where there are roots and have to switch between the claw and the bucket several times you will want a quick change.

I think a lot of companies are are calling baked on enamel powder coat. The chassis on my dragster is powder coated. It is indestructable. It is hard to grind off. I have also had so called powder coat fall off like yours. It seems like powder coating that comes on somthing from a factory is garbage. If you send somthing to a shop that specializes in powder coating it is great.
Bill

Well Bill your right on with the BH quick connect. I've really started it but my posting of the mods are done. I'm getting to lazy I guess when it comes to posting :laughing:
Now when it comes to the topic of powder coating my therapist tells me I should talk about it :laughing:

I like it. Now if I can just remember that when I come back from my tour of Africa so I can fix mine the same way.

Hey Gary I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip sir :thumbsup:

:bawling:sniff sniff!!

:begging: try to one up me with my mods! :begging: View attachment 314785View attachment 314786 The one on left is my chain holder on FEL and right is my toolbox on FEL .:thumbsup:

Ok you caught me BUT a little competition is healthy Great job on your mod. Thanks for posting it. I enjoy seeing photos of other people's work to

Paul, will you be adding a "brake-on" warning light to the BX25? Also, as usual FANTASTIC workmanship on your part. Everyone here really appreciates you taking the time to do a modification and posting for all of us to see. Thanks again. Stanley

Hey Stanley great hearing from you buddy. Unlike the Grand L the BX25D has a hard time moving with its brake applied. You notice it as soon as you got to move (Don't ask how I know this ) with the Grand L you could operate it all day long with the brakes applied so that's why I added the warning system to that machine.
That being said I just might add a cool audible warning system to the BX just for the "Wow" factor :laughing:

I appreciate your kind remarks on my work and this thread. Everyone has been very kind and supportive with my work and this thread. I was averaging 1-2 mods a day for two weeks steady but I always said that when someone is talking all the time they really don't have anything worth while to say so rather than wear out my welcome and risk being thrown off the site because of all my posted works I figured I'd sit back and enjoy everyone else's work and comments.
Its always a pleasure hearing from you sir :thumbsup: