Product Information
Here you will find some information about the materials, care, and other bits, that might be useful to you.
Materials used:
Steel horse shoes. They are used shoes from every size of horse. They are carefully sandblasted before use, and picked clean of any debris.
Aluminum Horse shoes. I might have these products at some point. They are lighter weight, and just as durable.
Carbon Fiber. Each composite item will be coated in a tough oil bsed polyurethane clear coat, to keep from any damage. If any scratches are made, a quick sand of 1000-2000 grit, and car polish will result in a fix.
If any true structural damage occurs, fixing is nearly impossible. Luckily for you, carbon fiber is a very strong material. That is why it’s used in high-end autos, spacecraft, and extreme sports equipment!!
Mounting:
I will add recommended mounting instructions for each item, as needed. I will include mounting holes, but not hardware. Why? Because every item can be mounted in many locations. Even personal preference can change. Black screws? Silver screws? Fancy bolt with a bellnut on top. The ideas are limitless, and of your choosing.
Keep in mind, the items are heavy. If they are meant to hold other items, it might require a higher rated anchor point.
Most holes will be made to use a #8 or #10 bolt/screw, which is a common size for wall anchors, and wood screws.
Finishes:
Painted: I use a metal specific paint, that should last the lifetime of your product. If any chips occur, contact me and I will let you know the exact paint used. Quick touchups can be done, like anything else.
Metal: Sandblasted metal finish will even out the color, and surface of any metal, getting rid of welding HAZ, and any signs of use. They will be coated with a assortment of seals, such as polyurethane, or Penetrol. If the item is left AS-IS after welding, the same sealant will be applied. This keeps rust a bay, and the metal looking fresh.
Powder Coating: Work in progress, since I’ve never used this method. But it’s the tried and true way to coat metal. It however, is not cheap.
Black Oxide: Common method of making metal black. It creates an oxide layer on the metal, and when combined with a sealant, will stay black and rust free. Many steel items are finished this way, and last for years upon years! Slightly more durable than a black paint, since there is no outside “coating” on the metal…it IS the metal!
Any questions?! Let me know, I’m happy to swap my knowledge to you!