Liquid Coating
Transfer Efficiency And Paint Spray Distribution
I’m trying to estimate particulate distribution for three areas; the metal parts (90%?), overspray to the surrounding plastic covered walls/floor and to the filter bank on the exhaust stack. I’m using 90% transfer efficiency for the application disc (do you think this is reasonable). My question is: what percent should be used for the particulate/solids being transferred to the walls/floor and what percent would be going through the filters to the exhaust stack?
Read MorePainting Over Powder Coatings
One of our customers is demanding we paint identification patches on transformer in different colors. As you know paint does not adhere to powder coated articles. I can’t remove the powder completely due to requirements of corrosion protection. Can you suggest some means to paint the powder coated surface.
Read MoreUV Radiation Causing Tarnishing?
Somewhere in my memory, I have the thought of UV playing a part in tarnishing during exterior exposure. I was wondering how long these products have been manufactured and has this tarnishing been a problem from the beginning or just relatively recently? Has anything changed in the manufacturing process? It has been a while, but do you think that UV is playing a part in his problem?
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Speeding Up Acrylic Enamel Curing
Can I use a fan to help the paint absorb oxygen? Can I use heat to speed up the chemical reaction that occurs during the curing process? Can IR lamps speed the curing time of acrylic enamel better than simple heat?
Read MoreClear Base Coat For Dye Sublimation
I am looking for a supplier of a clear coating to be applied over a metal plate substrates (aluminum, stainless steel, etc.) to which I will then apply an image using dye sublimation. Do you know of a supplier of coated plates or medallions?
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Cleaning Spray Can Nozzles
I use a lot of spray cans and remedied it rather simply. I have never had a stoppage since doing this and it saves the mess of cleaning up or turning the can upside down and wasting its contents.
Read MorePainting Zinc
I saw the listings on your web site for different types of painting. I was wondering if you could possibly send me some information on painting zinc.
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How to Maximize CARC Spraying Efficiency
Fleet Image uses a combination of finishing technologies
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