Rodger Talbert

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Powder Coating

Reworking a Powder Finish

How can we rework scratches or other surface imperfections in a powder-coated finish?

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Powder Coating

Film Build Control

Are you aware of any standards on powder coating film thickness on complex structures?

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Powder Coating

Powder over Anodized Aluminum

What might be causing the powder coating to chip off anodized extrusions?

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Brass Rails

Can I apply a powder coating on brass handrails that will be installed indoors, or is there a better process to get an oil-rubbed finish on brass?

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Powder Coating

Chemical-Resistant Powder

Do you have any suggestions for a chemical-resistant powder coating (preferably fluorinated) that is conductive or static dissipative and can cover stainless steel plates?

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Powder Coating

Clear Powder Over Polished Brass

We are thinking of going to a clear powder coating over our polished brass hardware components. What is the preferred method of stripping the powder off of rejects?

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Parts Cleaning

Applying Chrome to Aluminum after Coating

How can we protect the powder coat finish in the corners of the aluminum storm doors we manufacture?

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Powder Coating

Rust on Steel with Clear Powder

What can be done to stop the rust from showing through or remove the rust before powder coating cold-rolled steel metal tubes?

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Powder Coating

Coating Adhesion Failure

I have an issue with my RAL 5008 mini tex not adhering to aluminum extrusion.

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Powder Coating

Blisters in the Powder Film

What is causing the coating defect that randomly shows up on our parts, and how can we cure this problem?

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Powder Coating

Proper Coating Thickness

In phosphating, what coating thickness should be maintained for carbon steel components? Will the coating thickness differ from part to part after phosphating?

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sustainability

Coating Options for Steel

We manufacture steel and aluminum mounting structures that are used to support solar panels in a variety of environmental conditions. Where might I find information on wet-coat processes we might consider and compare to powder coat?

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