Monroe Swap Meet

**doghows** · May 26th, 2011, 02:35 PM

Here is an idea. How about we gather up all the "good" parts, bring them over here and I will sand blast and /or powder coat them. That will bring a lot more cash than dirty nasty stuff??? I will be glad to donate the time and equipment might need a little reimbursement for powder, but it is pretty cheap. Just a thought...

**BadBird** · May 26th, 2011, 04:06 PM

I could come help if you want. I can sand blast and I also have quite a bit of powder that we can use. Larry

**melo-yelo** · May 26th, 2011, 06:05 PM

Doghows,
Can aluminum be powder coated?

**doghows** · May 27th, 2011, 08:01 AM

Yes, I can powder anything metal that can take a 500 degree oven..

**Luva65wagon** · May 27th, 2011, 10:30 AM

As for spending too much on "cleaning and prepping" swap items - you are already almost "giving" stuff away most of the time. You don't want to spend more than the part is worth to just give it away. I agree, making sure the stuff is presentable, has always been preferred, but this takes more time than many of us have... except for our own stuff.

I think we need to treat the swap meet as a "put ourselves out there" event - to make people aware of our existence. We can then bring some of the nicer packaged items and fast-moving items, if there are any. We can then inventory the rest of it and hand out sheets to those looking for the smaller items. If we start a few weeks earlier and all get involved in this, it will be a great experience for everyone.