Carl Izzo Consultant

Finish for Stainless Steel

Question: We are looking for a navy blue finish for a 304 stainless steel cylinder that is used as a knob on one of our products.

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Spraying Metallic Paints

Question: I have experienced some difficulty in color matching between methods of spray application, primarily with metallic colors.

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Electrical Insulation

Question: I work with a consulting firm and I am doing research on finishes.

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Spraying Inside Tubes

Question: I hope my question is appropriate.

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Waterwash Spray Booth Chemicals

Question: I have two 1,400-gallon waterwash spray booths where I spray alkyd enamel bakes, polyurethanes, epoxies and waterborne paints.

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Chain Cleaners

Question: In your June 1999 Painting Clinic you talked about dirt coming from the conveyor.

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Painting Brass

Question: I have a design that requires the use of brass (No. 360 copper alloy). This design requires that some portions be painted (epoxy primed and polyurethane topcoated). I have no experience painting brass and/or know if this alloy is even “paintable.” Could you provide some insight into this matter and recommend how to best prepare the surface for painting?

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Unknown Resins in Old Paint

Question: I am an analytical chemist by profession and an industrial consultant.

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Black Finish for Aluminum

Question: The original question from G.B. was, “I have instrument display bezels machined from 6061 aluminum plate.

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