Rodger Talbert

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curing

Conversion from Liquid to Powder

What are some tips for converting from liquid coating to powder coating?

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Parts Cleaning

Multi-metal Washer

Is a five-stage washer suitable for pretreating aluminum for coating it to AAMA 2604-13?

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Powder Coating

Pinholes in Bend Area

How can we prevent pinholes from forming in the bend area of a part after the powder coating has cured?

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Powder Coating

Powder Over Galvanized Steel

Is a "duplex" system of powder over hot dip galvanized steel common?

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Powder Coating

Salt Spray Testing vs. Field Performance

How we can ensure corrosion resistance on steel cabinets used outdoors?

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Powder Coating

Powder on Wood

This reader needs advice about powder coating wood kitchen cabinets.

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basics

How to Determine if Coating is Powder or Liquid

How can I tell if a metal part is powder coated or liquid painted?

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marine

Coating Failure in Marine Environment

Why is the powder coating beginning to fail on parts exposed to a marine environment?

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Powder Coating

Pinholes in Coating

How can we prevent pinhole formation in bend areas of parts made from hot-rolled, pickled and oiled (HRPO) steel?

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Powder Coating

Proper Metal Temperature for Application

What are both the ideal and the maximum surface temperature metal should be when applying powder?

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Powder Coating

Rust on Steel Chairs

Patio chairs that were sandblasted, zinc-primed and powder coated about one year ago have started to rust in the area where the expanded metal seat fits into the formed frame. What went wrong in the original process, and how can we fix this problem?

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Powder Coating

Color Variation with Metallic Powder

Why are color and appearance so inconsistent with metalic powders on sheet metal?

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