Question 1

What is Powder Coating?

Accepted Answer

Powder Coating is a dry finishing process that is used on a variety of metal products. A dry mix of resins, pigments and fillers melt and fuse together into a solid coating while curing in a high temperature oven. Powder Coating offers a superior finish while adding properties such as resistance to corrosion, chemicals, heat, impact, abrasion, UV rays and other extreme weather conditions. Although Powder Coating is tough and impact-resistant, it is still able to easily withstand flexing action (i.e. springs).

Question 2

What are some known facts about Powder Coating?

Accepted Answer

Powder is tough, attractive, durable, scratch-resistant, versatile, long-lasting and available in almost any color.

Question 3

How does powder adhere to a surface?

Accepted Answer

The application process involves applying a charge to the dry powder particles and sprying them onto a grounded substrate (part). The substrate is grounded so the powder will then be attracted to the surface.

Question 4

What colors are available?

Accepted Answer

Any color is available in Powder Coating for all interior and exterior applications. Once you know what color you want, our powder coating personnel will assist you in matching the perfect color. We offer a variety of colors in stock for quick turnaround time.

Question 5

What type of materials can be coated?

Accepted Answer

All objects made from metal can be powder coated including: steel, aluminum, brass, copper, bronze, titanium, magnesium, aluminum, castings, etc.

Question 6

What are some items that can be Powder Coated?

Accepted Answer

Some common items that can be Powder Coated include patio and indoor furniture, auto/plane/boat parts, plumbing and light fixtures, AC units, fencing, sculptures, hand rails, statues, lamp posts and much more! Virtually anything metal can be Powder Coated.

Question 7

Why is Powder Coating better than liquid paint?

Accepted Answer

Powder Coating is far superior to liquid paint due to having a thicker coat, which is more resistant to chipping, scratching and fading. Powder Coating has the ability to be applied to more objects, as opposed to liquid paint.

Question 8

What powder is best-suited for outdoors and combatting harsh weather?

Accepted Answer

Polyester powders provide additional protection against outside weathering conditions. Polyester powders do provide additional advantages in protection against ultraviolet and weathering resistance.

Question 9

Can coil springs be Powder Coated?

Accepted Answer

Yes- Powder Coatings are very flexible, and can flex with the metal as the spring coils and recoils to its stationary position. Also epoxy, acrylic and hybrid powders provide excellent adhesion and hardness for improved resistance to chipping, abrasion, corrosion and chemicals. It is also flexible enough to be formable without cracking.

Question 10

How does the process work?

Accepted Answer

The process is relatively simple. A finely ground powder is applied to a part using a powder gun that charges the powder being applied so that the powder electrostatically adheres to the grounded part. The part is then placed in the curing oven where the powder melts and cures, becoming cross-linked to the part producing a continuous hard coating.

Question 11

Can parts be coated with clear Powder Coating?

Accepted Answer

Clear Powder Coat will keep newly polished aluminum rims looking like the day they were polished. Clear Powder Coat is also good to protect plumbing and inside, outside lighting fixtures.

Question 12

Can powder colors be matched?

Accepted Answer

Powder colors can be matched. If the color needed is not within the standard colors available by the manufacturer, a sample can be sent to the manufacturer to match. Extra time would be required for this process.

Question 13

Are there different finishes available?

Accepted Answer

Powders come in high and low gloss, metallic, textured and clear finishes. Powder textures range from smooth to wrinkled and even matte. Rough powder textures are designed to hide imperfections.

Question 14

Can polished parts be coated in clear?

Accepted Answer

Clear Powder Coat is available in semi gloss and high gloss. Polished parts coated with clear eliminate the need to continuously repolish your parts.

Question 15

Is powder coating more cost effective than liquid paint?

Accepted Answer

Yes, powder coating is more cost effective than liquid paint. Powder coating is extremely durable and does not require upkeep and reapplication like liquid paint.. Powder coating also typically only needs one coat. Liquid paint often needs multiple coats before an item is completely covered, costing you time and money.

Question 16

Is Powder Coating environmentally friendly or green?

Accepted Answer

Powder has no VOC's and is HAPs free.

Question 17

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept checks and cash.

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