Rodger Talbert Columnist

Powder Coating 11 Mar 2022

Powder Coating Over Electrocoat

Powder coating expert and PF columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice for powder coating over an initial ecoat layer.

Ask The Expert 20 Jan 2022

Powder Coating On Wheels

Products Finishing columnist and powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses powder coating alloy wheels.

Powder Coating 20 Sep 2021

Loss of Efficiency

Experiencing a decline in efficiency? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers ideas for improvement.

racking 23 Aug 2021

Control of Powder Film Thickness

Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers insights for film build control when powder coating.

Powder Coating 14 Jun 2021

Understanding AAMA Specifications

Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert explains AAMA specifications and considerations coaters should make before taking on work required to meet those standards.

Powder Coating 18 May 2021

TGIC Powder Coatings vs. Non-TGIC Powder Coatings

As raw materials become increasingly scarce, powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers insights into using non-TGIC products.

Ask The Expert 9 Mar 2021

What Impacts Transfer Efficiency?

Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses measuring transfer efficiency (TE) and determining ways to improve.

basics 22 Oct 2024

How to Address Declining Powder Coating Coverage Over Time

Fine particles from reclaim could be to blame for powder coating problems that emerge over time. Avoid problems by keeping hooks clean, maintaining guns and using reclaim powder quickly to avoid accumulation of fines.

Ask The Expert 23 Jun 2020

What's the Best Coating Method for Extended Outdoor Performance?

For long-lasting powder coating that holds up outdoors, consultant Rodger Talbert suggests pretreatment and washing options, a primer layer and a top coat.

Ask The Expert 1 Jun 2020