We get lots of questions on our tech line and a lot of the powder coating questions revolve around powder coating wheels or “rims”. It’s no surprise as powder coating is one of the most durable coatings
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How to Avoid Powder Coating Chips
Powder Coating is an extremely durable finish and can withstand a lot of abuse; much more than traditional liquid paints. Powder does have its limitations though and enough force/damage can even chip properly applied and cured powder. Sometimes you may powder will chip extremely easily or even come off in sheets.
Powder Coating Safety Precautions
Powder coating is a relatively safe procedure compared to most jobs done in a work shop. The powder as-sprayed has zero VOC’s and doesn’t require many tools.
How to Remove Stains From Powder Coated Parts
While powder coating is very strong it can’t always totally withstand water stains from acidic or hard water. These stains can vary by the severity of the impurities in the water, the duration it was left on the surface, and the color powder
Which Masking Tape to Use for Powder Coating
Is High-Temp Masking Tape Needed Powder Coating and Painting both are similar processes but the use of heat to cure powder coating means that not all of the same products can be used for applying and curing the coating. While standard masking tape works just fine for liquid paint it […]
How to Improve The Transfer of Powder to Parts
Powder coating seems simple when you first get into it but there are a lot of tricks to and tips to help you coat parts more efficiently and also to get better quality coatings on your projects.
How to Tell if Your Car Has A Coolant Leak
An overheating car is a nightmare for anyone and coolant leaks are one of the top causes for an overheating car.
What Does Car Exhaust Smoke Mean?
The smoke from your exhaust can tell you a lot about what may (or may not) be ailing your vehicle and once you know the basics you can pretty quickly tell if it’s something a enthusiast can handle at home.
Top Auto Battery Drains
Nothing is a greater equalizer of automobiles than the necessities like a battery and fuel. If you car isn’t getting electrical power or fuel you aren’t going anywhere