Question-
Why is Powder Coating better than
paint?
Answer-
Powder Coating is more durable, heat, oil
and chemical resistant finish that will outlast paint 10 times
longer. It has about 75 percent the hardness of chrome but is very
pliable. In addition Powdercoating forms a chemical bond to the
metal underneath which makes it almost impossible to chip. Not so
with paint.
Question- What is Powder Coating?
Answer- Powder Coating is a process where finely
granulated powder is applied to a part with a specially designed
gun. The Powder coat gun applies the powder Electro-staticly with
a charge from about 10,000 to 30,000 volts. The positively charged
powder is attracted to the negatively grounded part. The part is
then placed in an oven and heat cured at approximately 400
degrees.
Question- Can I reduce the cost of the Powder
coating any?
Answer- Yes, you can clean the part using a good
part cleaner. If you want, you can go one step further and remove
any paint. The part must be stripped to bare metal before any
Powder Coat finish can be applied. On average, 70 percent of our
labor cost is involved with prepping the part before coating. Any
time saving to us is a direct cost savings to you.
Question- How do I take care of the finish on
Powder Coated parts?
Answer-
This is an easy one. Just wash with
plenty of water to remove any excess dirt and then wash with warm
soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse off and let dry or you can use
a chamois cloth to dry and eliminate the possibility of water
spots. While waxing won't hurt the finish, it is not really
needed.
Question-
When I paint my parts I have to wait for it to dry before I can
put them back on. Then I can't wax them for 90 days or longer
until the paint cures. How long before the Powder Coat finish is
cured?
Answer- This is another easy one. There is no
curing time for a Powder Coated part. The total curing process is
done when it is in the oven. It goes from a Powder state to a
liquid state and then a molecular change state. Once it comes out
of the oven and cools down it is completely ready for service.
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