Pretreatments
Powder Coating Pretreatment
How do you recommend we clean a paraffin wax die lube from a cast aluminum substrate?
Read MoreOxsilan Pretreatment Revisited
In my August 2011 column, I responded to a question regarding the benefits of Chemetall’s Oxsilan pretreatment process versus more conventional iron and zinc phosphate pretreatments. Chemetall product manager Gary Nelson has provided further information.
Read MorePretreatment of Carbon Composites
Is there a type of chemical bath or similar option that carbon composites can be processed through to improve paint adhesion?
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PCI Executive Director Rodger Talbert Steps Down
Leaving June 1; also giving up role as PCI Technical Director.
Read MorePainting a Galvanized Ceiling
A customer wants us to paint the underside of galvanized steel metal decking, which happens to be the interior ceiling of his new structure. The metal has been up for seven months, and he decided he wants it painted white to brighten-up the factory. Do you have any other suggestions for painting it?
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PPG Aerospace Coatings Create ‘All Black’ Livery For Air New Zealand
Aircraft honoring world champion rugby team wear ‘green’ PPG coatings
Read MorePPG Industries, AkzoNobel Launch New Aerospace Coating Products
The Aerocron primer from PPG’s aerospace coatings group is the first e-coat primer for airframe manufacturers and subcontractors; AkzoNobel’ Metaflex SP brand is a result of a two-year partnership between AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings and Pantheon Enterprises
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Sand + Snow Makes Pretreatment Essential
Polaris' finishing department made sure its cleaning and pretreatment process was doing the job right before they electrocoated and powder coated popular off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and military vehicles. SEE THE VIDEO
WatchASK THE EXPERT: Powder Coating Color Change
Q. Are color changes for powder that are under one minute really possible? Read what Rodger Talbert has to say about that.
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Dubois Parent Company Acquires Galaxy Associates
Riverside Company adds Galaxy to its existing ownership of specialty chemicals and solutions.
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