Liquid Coating
"Class A" Finish
Can you tell me the exact definition of a “Class A” finish? What other classes are there and what defines them?
Read MorePainting Over Wax
Naturally, the finish doesn’t adhere to the wax. Do you have a solution to this problem?
Read MoreThick Primer
Usually pressure pots have an air-driven agitator to mix the paint. Could high agitation speed be a factor in this viscosity build up?
Read MoreMore on Iron Phosphate over Zinc
I have a comment regarding a question in the May issue about delaminating on zinc substrates.
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Improved Coating Thickness Measurement
It’s possible—with a little knowledge and some common sense guidelines
Read MorePainting Magnesium Castings
For the past several months, we have been trying to supply a new customer with a die-cast magnesium product that is coated with a baked epoxy enamel.
Read MoreWhy Paint Stainless Steel
As for painting passivated stainless steel—Why? Why would anyone want to get rid of the passivated layer and lose the benefit of its corrosion protection?
Read MorePAINT PEELING FROM ZINC SURFACES
Can you guide us to a suitable paint to be used on zinc plated surfaces?
Read MoreFLAT CLEAR FINISHES
I’m sure there is more than one material used to make paints flat. Does any one stand out as being more resistant to burnishing? Are different agents more efficient in their ability to create a flat finish? What would be your formula for the perfect clear coat?
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