Pretreatment for Powder Coating
Dirty Finish
I am having a problem with the powder coating looking like it has dirt in it.
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Anodizing Vs. Powder Coat
I am an engineer on a large yacht build project and urgently need information and advice on choosing a finish for the aluminum deck plates in the engine room.
Read MoreTextured Coating
I now have a customer who wants CRS sheet metal with 12 openings, round and square, to be painted. The openings should be within +0.003/–0.002 inches after painting. Can this process hold this tolerance?
Read MoreLearning "On The Job"
If you had to take a guess as to the source of my adhesion problems, would you say it is because of my pretreatment methods?
Read MorePowder Coating Chrome
Can you powder coat over chrome? If not, how would one go about working around it?
Read MoreStripping Powder-Coated Aluminum
I was wondering if you could recommend a process or chemical solution to strip powder-coated aluminum.
Read MoreZinc-Rich Primer
Is there any benefit in using a zinc-rich powder primer under a TGIC powder top coat on aluminum substrates such as sand castings, die castings, and extrusions? If so, I would appreciate any test data quantifying what extension in service life can be expected versus just a TGIC top coat on these aluminum substrates.
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