Liquid Coating
Painting Stainless Steel (Again)
I had a problem with adhesion on spun aluminum parts that were being coated with a clear acrylic gloss bake enamel. When we switched to an aluminum oxide sanding medium the problem disappeared.
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12 Ways to Reduce Water Consumption
Save water, save money in your cleaning processes with these common-sense tips
Read MoreAluminum Pretreatment
In your opinion, what pretreatments are adequate for e-coating and/or painting on aluminum substrates for exterior applications?
Read MorePainting Galvanized Chain
We have some new galvanized chain that the customer wants marked with paint every 25 ft. I have never painted galvanized before. How can I do it?
Read MoreSwirl Marks In The Paint
We have a rather large plastic part. After painting it shows swirls that appear to be made by a brush. swirls are positive and can be felt using one’s finger. Can you make any suggestions as to what might be causing this problem? Could there be a residue from the wash left on the surface or something in the molding of the part?
Read MorePaint Testing Information
I am a chemist for a paint supplier. I need to test a paint on steel panels and production parts and send them to an independent laboratory for testing. At what dry film thickness should the panels be sprayed for testing? Should the supplier paint the panels or should I have to? Do the panels need to be painted on both sides? Since we need to use an independent testing laboratory, can you recommend one?
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Productive Plastic Painting
Upgrades improve paint system flexibility, application characteristics
Read MoreAdhesion Loss on Weldments
The problem we are having is around the orifices where there are a double set of welds. Our material, which adheres to most ferrous and nonferrous metals, is adhering to the vertical surfaces of the orifices with no problem. Shortly after application, however, it will flow off the welds, forming an area of foam around the bottom of the weld. We not sure why this is happening or what to do to correct it.
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