Powdercoating Services Groupbuy Options

[jazzcornet]

for valve covers

10 VC's - $65/ea
15VC's - $55/ea

if we get more than 20 I will reduce the price further and so on.


edit: this group buy is being held to further expand our business to serve you. better equipment means faster turnaround times and more productivity

http://www.gsspowdercoating.com/

pics can also be found here:
http://www.mr2.com/forums/gi_shu_som-powde...ure-thread.html


Valve covers:
1. 5vzbound - lollipop blue over chrome, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
2. 5vzbound - lollipop blue over chrome, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
3. tycoon788 - Psycho Lime, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
4. 2restomod - brushed chrome w/swb letters, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
5. 2restomod -brushed chrome w/swb letters, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
6. oscatr_hk
7. Ek9Max
8. 94celicadude - super wet black, PAID, SHIPPED BACK "AGAIN"
9. colonel - Lollypop red, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
10. CelicaGT96 - silver vein mettalic, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
11. 6gsillyca - wrinkle black w/ candy gold lettering, PAID, SHIPPED BACK
12. mr2dude - speckled sun gold, "pending customs (german customer)
13. snapshotgt - pastel dark brass, PAID, SHIPPED BACK

This post has been edited by jazzcornet: May 13, 2008 - 7:52 PM

[presure2]

stickied.

JC, i edited in a link to your site, and your photo thread on mr2.com for refrence.

good luck!

[goferris]

i would possibly be interested in a VC job in Red but i would need to find an extra VC for a 5sfe to send you cuz my celi is my DD.

[95CelicaST]

Too bad powdercoating the VC's on my Subaru would be pointless....

If you weren't so far away I'd like to get my wheels done.

[presure2]

this is not a "i can get it cheaper here.." thread.
if you want it done, by a reputable guy, who does a great job, then pony up the cash and have it done.
can have it done cheaper elsewhere? great, go get it done.
any posts not relating to JC's services offered here will be deleted.

[Tigawoods]

resume is outstanding. i will take a look in the engine bay and see what need a coat

[illneversellmyce...]

yep i cant wait to get it done I hope the GB is a success im 5vzbounc btw im already on the list

[jazzcornet]

ironically enough, we probably have the cheapest prices anyway!!!

if you guys need other things done, just let me know. i can give you a quote. if it's rims, i need to know the sizes (height and width) as well as the color. everything else, i need to know the part and color

so who else is ready to sign up??

[jazzcornet]

presure2

I dont know how things work around here on this board, but i know that I rarely check the stickies when I'm perusing the boards for parts or services. perhaps we should unstiky it and let the crowd bump it up??? it's just a thought. regardless, thanks for the great hospitality and the courtesy. i have a lot of respect for this forum now and look forward to doing business with all of you.

Stephen

[politicsareevil]

I know this will sound horrible... I used to work for a honda dealership and I friggen fell in love with the red S2000 valve cover.... If you've ever seen it then you'll know what I mean... Can you guys do the powdery looking red like on the s2000 valve cover??? Or is that not feasible. If so what would that cost me?
Thanks so much.
- Matt

[6gsillyca]

What would shipping costs be to Canada? Do you do anything other than VC's? IE powder coat intake/intercooler piping, or ceramic coating a heat shield?

[illneversellmyce...]

yes he does check out the pics link in the top of the thread on his main webstie

[jazzcornet]

the color you are reffering to is wrinkle red. my supplier has discontinued it however i can still find it elsewhere. as long as you get in on the group buy, it will still only cost you the group buy price.

shipping to canada isn't so bad. i will charge you the exact amount it cost you to ship it to me. i dont intend on making any money off of shipping. this particular group buy is for valve covers only, but we will powdercoat anything from a bolt or fitting, all the way to subframes and short blocks

[spolski07]

how long is the turn around?
id want to get my VC, intake manifold and exhaust heatsheild done
id love to have the same texture as the s2k but in black. so i guess maybe a winkle black?

This post has been edited by spolski07: Mar 28, 2008 - 9:33 AM

[jazzcornet]

turn around time would be no more than 72hours. guaranteed!!!

i do have a wrinkle black in stock so that would be perfect for you. which engine are yo ureffering to so i can give yo uan accurate quote? obviously, the valve cover will be on the group buy for whatever the group buy price is at that point. the intake manifold is roughly going to be $125 and the heat shield will be $45 (but i would reccommend getting a high temp color instead of the wrinkle black

[presure2]

presure2

I dont know how things work around here on this board, but i know that I rarely check the stickies when I'm perusing the boards for parts or services. perhaps we should unstiky it and let the crowd bump it up??? it's just a thought. regardless, thanks for the great hospitality and the courtesy. i have a lot of respect for this forum now and look forward to doing business with all of you.

Stephen

no problemo stephen, ill unsticky it, and we'll go from there.

glad to have ya on board!



manny

[palooke]

Awesome so can anyone else join?

[jazzcornet]

everyone is welcome for any of my services. the group buy is still open so if you want to get in on it, please put your name down and either I or a Mod will edit the OP with your information. but please let me know what color you will want so i can be sure to have it in stock when the time arrives.

[goferris]

does anyone have an extra VC for a 5sfe that i can send him? anyone at all? i really want this done but i can't be out of a car. please let me know. thanks

[politicsareevil]

does anyone have an extra VC for a 5sfe that i can send him? anyone at all? i really want this done but i can't be out of a car. please let me know. thanks

haha x2 but For me its... does anyone have a spare 3sgte 2nd gen valve cover that I can buy and send off to him.. Thanks....

- Matt

[jazzcornet]

goferris and politicsareevil

i can setup a core charge if you'd like. i will send you your respective valve covers coated in the color of your choice. you would pay the cost of the group buy as well as the cost of the valve cover. when you receive the valve cover, send your original one back to me for a refund of your core charge. if this is doable for you guys let me know so i can track down both a 5s and a 3s VC. for the 3s, what year specifically do you have? do you have the valve cover with just the two bolts for the TB stay or do you have the peanut hole?? i have a few spares laying around.

[presure2]

goferris and politicsareevil

i can setup a core charge if you'd like. i will send you your respective valve covers coated in the color of your choice. you would pay the cost of the group buy as well as the cost of the valve cover. when you receive the valve cover, send your original one back to me for a refund of your core charge. if this is doable for you guys let me know so i can track down both a 5s and a 3s VC. for the 3s, what year specifically do you have? do you have the valve cover with just the two bolts for the TB stay or do you have the peanut hole?? i have a few spares laying around.

stephen, just FYI, the 94+ celica valve covers are diffrent than the mr2 and 5th gen celica valve cover, and the camry cover.

(just in case you try and source a couple)

[jazzcornet]

pics? i thought a 3s was a 3s with the exception of the years. and the 5s was only different in the camry but identical in the deuce and in the celica?????

i guess i have a lot to learn about celicas

[goferris]

goferris and politicsareevil

i can setup a core charge if you'd like. i will send you your respective valve covers coated in the color of your choice. you would pay the cost of the group buy as well as the cost of the valve cover. when you receive the valve cover, send your original one back to me for a refund of your core charge. if this is doable for you guys let me know so i can track down both a 5s and a 3s VC. for the 3s, what year specifically do you have? do you have the valve cover with just the two bolts for the TB stay or do you have the peanut hole?? i have a few spares laying around.

i would down with that if you could find one for a 6gc. let me know. thanks guys

[6gsillyca]

goferris and politicsareevil

i can setup a core charge if you'd like. i will send you your respective valve covers coated in the color of your choice. you would pay the cost of the group buy as well as the cost of the valve cover. when you receive the valve cover, send your original one back to me for a refund of your core charge. if this is doable for you guys let me know so i can track down both a 5s and a 3s VC. for the 3s, what year specifically do you have? do you have the valve cover with just the two bolts for the TB stay or do you have the peanut hole?? i have a few spares laying around.

Couple of questions...If this should be taken to PM please let me know, but as they are fairly general I figured other members might be wondering same thing.

1) When is this GB going until?

2) Do you have any pics of the wrinkle red s2k? Any pics of wrinkle black?

3) Is the GB only for "basic" colors? Or would I be able to do something with a candy/metallic topcoat, or lettering different color? If not applicable to GB, then how much extra would this cost?


I'd be in if a core exchange was set-up.
6gsillyca - 93 mr2 gen2 3sgte

[jazzcornet]

all colors that we offer are included in this group buy with the exception of the high temp colors, illusion colors, and additives. if you want something special, we can also do that, but we would need to discuss the extra charge arrangements. the base price will be based on the number of customers that are in by the 15th of April. so far, out of three forums, we have 5 names.

[95st-celica]

would you be able to match the exact color of my car and how would i send you something to match it up?

This post has been edited by 95st-celica: Mar 29, 2008 - 8:17 PM

[jazzcornet]

i wouldn't be able to perfectly match it. but i do have a color called US Blue that is rediculously close to your car.

[supershannon77]

If core exchange was set up put me down for two...one 99 5s and one 91 3s thanks

[jazzcornet]

im working on it. but i've been told the 5s VC is different on celicas than it is on mr2s. any insight to this?

[presure2]

im working on it. but i've been told the 5s VC is different on celicas than it is on mr2s. any insight to this?

i will poak around a bit stephen, and find a few pics to illustrate what im talking about.
the later 5sfe valve covers are "taller" than the early versions.

IIRC the only diffrence between the 3s covers is the PCV vent tube.

[jazzcornet]

thank you.

[CelicaST_CALI]

how much would it be to chrome a valve cover and intake manifold??

[jazzcornet]

chrome plate or chrome powdercoat??

if you get in on the group buy here, the VC price will be determined there. otherwise, depending on the specific engine, it will be around $90+ return shipping. the intake manifold will run around $140 depending on which one it is. and this is all assuming you are reffering to chrome powdercoat, not chrome plating or chrome dipping.

here are some pics of the chrome powdercoat










sorry, I'm a really poor photographer

This post has been edited by jazzcornet: Mar 30, 2008 - 7:56 PM

[CelicaST_CALI]

i have a 7afe,y would the intake manifold be more than the valve cover,the intake manifold is smaller than the valve cover.What is the difference beween the coating and plating???i just want it to shine when i open the hood

srry batman i took ur pic(ill take it off if u want me to)

This is a 7afe vavle cover VV


This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Mar 30, 2008 - 8:03 PM

[jazzcornet]

thanks for the pic

the IM has much more coatable surface area than a valve cover and requires more prep work, hence the price difference. but like i said, i was roughly estimating the cost based on 3s-gte parts. they are subject to change

[jazzcornet]

ttt

[illneversellmyce...]

bump bump bump!

that chrome looks awesome, but wont the chrome turn orange or bronze or time on the manifold?

[jazzcornet]

nope. chrome plating turns colors when it heats up over time. chrome powder will not fade, chip, peel, or crack. at the very worst it will oxidize over time

[illneversellmyce...]

sweet after the vc get done ill probaly have you chrome other parts later

[jazzcornet]

sounds good!!

[jazzcornet]

OP edited

[jazzcornet]

only three more people are needed to make this official. lets get those orders in!!!! only two weeks left to jump on thi killer deal

for those who have signed up, please contact me and let me know what color you want so i can be sure to have that color in stock for faster turnaround tims

[jazzcornet]

[QUOTE=politicsareevil}haha x2 but For me its... does anyone have a spare 3sgte 2nd gen valve cover that I can buy and send off to him.. Thanks....

- Matt[/QUOTE]

which genII cover? the one with the peanut hole for the TB bracket, or the one with just the two holes?

[jazzcornet]

we only need two more

[jazzcornet]

only one more to go and we have ourselves a group buy

[celicaGT96]

count me in!!

i just need to decide what finish i want, but ill do it.

[jazzcornet]

there you have it. we have ourselves a group buy!!!!!!

others are welcome to join in. if we can get to 15 the price goes down, etc. etc. etc.

ship to:

Stephen Harano
113 Lochaven Drive
Newport News, Va 23602

[jazzcornet]

OP updated

[illneversellmyce...]

bump 4 more people and i save 20 bucks lol

[jazzcornet]

quite possibly only one more person. just had a PM for a guy interested in getting three done

[jazzcornet]

dont know if anyone is interested, but i also have a spare genII 3sgte intake manifold i could use as a core if anyone wanted theirs powdercoated

[CAMAricer]

Hi, a couple of questions:

1) Will/can you paint strut bars?

2) How much to do this?

[jazzcornet]

strut bars usually run from $55 and up. depending on color.

[CAMAricer]

Cool. Let me see if my bro wants in on this, he's got some parts he looking to color. And if my strut bar comes in, then you might be adding 3 more parts to this GB...

strut bars usually run from $55 and up. depending on color.

[JoKeRkId613]

havent read the whole thread but do you powdercoat calipers? i have stock calipers on my tc and wanted to get them painted red. how much?

This post has been edited by JoKeRkId613: Apr 8, 2008 - 9:58 AM

[jazzcornet]

calipers i can do as well. be sure to send them completely taken apart. i dont want to be responsible for anything being broken. 1 pston calipers start at $45, 2-piston start at $60 all variant on color

[jazzcornet]

if your name doesnt have a color listed next to it, i need to know now so i can go ahead and order the powder if i dont already have it in stock. also, please let me know when you ship out your valve covers so i can keep my eyes open on them. they will be completed in the order in which received.

there is still 6 more days left to get in on this group buy. If i can source another 91-92 3sgte valve cover, we will have our 15 mark and the prices will go down an additional $10

[6gsillyca]

I'm in for a 93 3sgte core exchange...

[jazzcornet]

6gsillyca....

you have been added to the list. your cost is $125+shipping. please provide your address and color choice so i can get started

[jazzcornet]

parts received from colonel, tycoon, and matt ezra

[illneversellmyce...]

Valve covers:
1. 5vzbound lollipop blue over chrome
2. 5vzbound lollipop blue over chrome
3. tycoon788 - Psycho Lime
4. 2restomod
5. 2restomod
6. oscatr_hk
7. Ek9Max
8. 94celicadude - super wet black, PAID
9. colonel - Lollypop red, PAID
10. CelicaGT96 - super wet black, PAID
11. 6gsillyca
12. mr2dude

[snapshotgt]

Please add me to the list.

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Apr 10, 2008 - 7:19 PM

[jazzcornet]

added. please let me know what color you would like and what valve cover its going on

[jazzcornet]

only one more day on this group buy. get your orders in now!!! only two more people are required for a $10 drop in price!!!

matt ezra, please PM me about your stuff.

[celicadude04]

Can you powdercoat headers?

[jazzcornet]

i can ceramic coat headers

[JoKeRkId613]

calipers i can do as well. be sure to send them completely taken apart. i dont want to be responsible for anything being broken. 1 pston calipers start at $45, 2-piston start at $60 all variant on color

probably a dumb question... but is that for all 4?

i'm looking to do red, like a TRD red with a good powder clear coat. are you using polyester, hybrid, or epoxy? i prefer epoxy, but it's not that big of a deal for me.

[bseaman_5]

ironically enough, we probably have the cheapest prices anyway!!!

if you guys need other things done, just let me know. i can give you a quote. if it's rims, i need to know the sizes (height and width) as well as the color. everything else, i need to know the part and color

so who else is ready to sign up??

I would love to get my intake manifold done. Its not the stock one tho. Can you give me a price along with shipping from 66212?

[jazzcornet]

calipers i can do as well. be sure to send them completely taken apart. i dont want to be responsible for anything being broken. 1 pston calipers start at $45, 2-piston start at $60 all variant on color

probably a dumb question... but is that for all 4?

i'm looking to do red, like a TRD red with a good powder clear coat. are you using polyester, hybrid, or epoxy? i prefer epoxy, but it's not that big of a deal for me.

no. that's per caliper. i would use an epoxy based powder for that. i do have a safety red color which is a really bright red that could almost double as the TRD red.

I would love to get my intake manifold done. Its not the stock one tho. Can you give me a price along with shipping from 66212?

probably somewhere around $140 depending on the color and the specific Intake manifold

[politicsareevil]

Post some pics when you finish some of the VCs please.

[celicaGT96]

Post some pics when you finish some of the VCs please.

that would be kool..

[jazzcornet]

i most definately will. it will be a part two of the powdercoating group buy thread and it will be for pictures of the finished products

[jazzcornet]

this group buy is now officially closed. all orders have been placed. thank you for those who have already paid and shipped their stuff to us. for the remaining people, please get your valve covers out to me as soon as possible. the faster i get this done, the sooner gi_shu_som can start sponsoring people

[jazzcornet]

results of the group buy start here.

5vzbound - pics coming soon!!

tycoon788 -




2restomod - pics coming soon!!!

oscatr_hk - pics coming soon!!!

Ek9Max - pics coming soon!!!

94celicadude -




dhl tracking - 26880349451

colonel -







dhl tracking number 26901711152

CelicaGT96 -








6gsillyca - pics coming soon!!!!

mr2dude - pics coming soon!!!

snapshotgt - pics coming soon!!

and just for kicks. powderman and i decided to recoat his valve cover today since noone else has shipped us theirs

it went from this



to this




This post has been edited by jazzcornet: Apr 17, 2008 - 6:17 PM

[jazzcornet]

and since everyone has been asking about the prep work that we do. here's a start.

first we start with a hot tank degreasing. it's nothing more than a ratio of purple power degreaser and water heated up to 140 degrees farenheit. we let it soak in there for about an hour. then, we remove the oil baffles and let the baffle plates soak longer while we blast the valve covers. we first blast it with 15/30 grit silicone carbide which removes all the greasy and brutal gunk that has been soaking on it for the last 16 years. this is followed by a 70 grit aluminum oxide and finally a 300 grit glass bead. at this point. if the substrate still has impurities of really bad pitting, we may or may not go back to square one and start with files and/or a power sander. after the sanding, we rince it off with water and blow it dry with clean compressed air. once it is completely dry, we outgas it at 500 degrees for 90 minutes. before we give it a chance to cool off, we spray it with denatured alchohol and let it evaporate dry. the substrate is now ready for powder. here are some pics of a valve cover after prep and ready for powder!

[celicaGT96]

wow im very impressed with your work. im also very impressed with the finish on both my parts

cant wait to recieve them!!

[jazzcornet]

just between yo uand me (and apparently everyone else that is reading this) that valve cover was yours, but i gave it to no shoes and got his core from him. which makes it better, because his has less imperfections in the metal than yours did and i messed up on that one anyway. take note on the second to last pic of the VC underneath the oil fill hole on the side. can you see the run??? so be glad i did that. yours will look much nicer!!

[jazzcornet]

matt, i need your shipping address. i cant find the box that your parts came in

also, for the record, the genIII 3sgte VC's and all other VC's with rivited oil baffles do not use the same prep methods as the VC's with bolted oil baffles. i cant blast them for obvious reasons (media getting into baffles = blown motor) so we use a special chemical to strip the covers as well as a wire brush and a 6400psi hot water pressure washer!

[celicaGT96]

oh ok so itll be a different cover? as long as its a 3rd gen i dont mind..lol thanks!

[jazzcornet]

yep. same genIII valve cover just not specifically the one you sent me

[njccmd2002]

6gsillyca....

you have been added to the list. your cost is $125+shipping. please provide your address and color choice so i can get started

does the valve cover need to be cleaned or not? is there extra for cleaning?

[jazzcornet]

cleaning is included

This post has been edited by jazzcornet: Apr 18, 2008 - 7:44 PM

[jazzcornet]

[jazzcornet]

[GriffGirl]

holy crap that stuff looks amazing. If and when I ever get my hands on a valve cover to spare, I am SO sending it to you!

[jazzcornet]

what engine do you have? i have a few cores laying around i might be able to spare. just realized you live in portland. my business partner just came from terrebonne, just outside of burns. it was a very long drive from there to virginia.

[JoKeRkId613]

do you happen to have scion tc calipers laying around? lol.

[jazzcornet]

sorry, but most of my stock is for MR2's and some 6gc's

[jazzcornet]

pressure2...

how do i go about becoming a sponsor/vendor on this board? you guys have rocked so much i'm definately going to be sticking around!! i may even trade my DD protege for a 6gc >.>..

[supershannon77]

whats the cost on having the turbo done?

[jazzcornet]

it really depends on the specific turbo and the color. did you want both the compressor and the exhaust housings or just the compressor?

[jazzcornet]

wrinkle black 93+ 3sgte mr2 valve cover.

sorry about the lettering. i tried it five times but three layers of powdercoat is simply a good formula for bad results.

[njccmd2002]

Like that color, so much. so what is the going rate right now? 65 or 55

how does shipping work, i pay to send it. How does it come back to me. is shipping back extra.

Assuming no taxes. I have a spare valve cover im contemplating so much... ^^^ red

Can you paint ebay headers or stock exhaust, and what about the stock 5sfe intake manifold . Prices? in that ^^^ Red



Do you inspect the valves before, like with your eyes? IDK much about valves.

pm me with prices. Im more looking into the valve cover first as i dont have a spare intake manifold.

[jazzcornet]

the group buy has ended for the valve covers. now everything will have to be full price. the going rate for a 5sfe VC in lollypop red would be $90+return shipping.

the headers/exhaust manifold can only be done in ceramic colors. prices are dependant on color.

http://www.gsspowdercoating.com to see our list of colors

[njccmd2002]

oh, man ill wait for another GB. thanks..

[CAMAricer]

Dang, missed the GB. Finally got my parts but now too late

oh, man ill wait for another GB. thanks..

[jazzcornet]

tracking to Mr. Mah in Calgary Alberta

CJ 169 511 315 US

via usps.com

[jazzcornet]

here is the lollypop blue 5vz valve covers and the pastel dark brass 1mz valve covers









This post has been edited by jazzcornet: May 4, 2008 - 4:22 PM

[snapshotgt]

pastel dark brass 1mz valve covers

Looks hot. Can't wait to get them.