So you pull your freshly powder coated piece out of the oven expecting to see that perfect, shiny finish you’ve always counted on. But instead you find something entirely different – a dull spot. Or worse, a cloudy finish. Now what? There are a couple of options you can try […]
Do I need an Oven To Powder Coat? Many DIYers are now using powder coating instead of painting to coat wheels, springs, engine valve covers and other small parts. The process of powder coating is fairly simple: blow statically-charged powder over an item, then cure it to the temperatures required […]
Powder Coat Repair Tips It’s no secret powder coating is one of the most durable coatings out there and it can hold to an incredible amount of abuse for a topical coating. But accidents happen and powder coat can be chipped from the surface and it isn’t the same to […]
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
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 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.
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 […]
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.
Powder Coating Rusty Metal It’s no secret that powder coating is one of the most durable coatings on the market and can withstand extreme environments. Powder coating does have its limits and there are some best practices. We often get asked about the materials and surface conditions that powder coating […]
