Liquid Coating

More On Hash Marks

I read with interest your reply to B.M., concerning the striations he is getting on his parts that are being dipped. Since he has changed to an air dry enamel, he is using a completely different coating.

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Simplifying Pretreatment

Single-step process saves energy, time, disposal costs

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Wash Primer Again?

In several past issues you stated, “...never, never use a phosphoric acid activated vinyl wash primer over a pretreatment.” In the past several decades, the exterior finish system on USAF and US Navy aircraft was chemical pretreatment film, phosphoric acid activated vinyl wash primer, primer and topcoat. After several applications of paint strippers and abrasive media spots of wash primer still remained.

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Dry That Primer

We are having problems with getting the primer dry on our products (large steel welded assemblies) before the paint goes on. We are looking at the amount of primer we use, the type of primer, any additives and the temperature of the booth and the parts. Do you have some insight into this problem?

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Three Steps to Lower Energy Use

Improve paint system bottom line by cutting energy consumption

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Paint Test Panels

Can you help us locate a source for purchasing paint sample test panels?

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Clearcoats for Brass

Can you recommend a brass coating that will provide a longer life for outdoor decorative items?

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Poor DOI Over Galvanized Steel

We would like to improve the Distinctness of Image (DOI) on our motorcycle fuel tanks and seek your advise for the same. The present surface texture is not very good, because the tank’s raw material is steel sheet galvanized on both sides. Please advise us what to do to solve the problem. Your reply in this regard will be highly appreciated.

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Particles are the Enemy

Knowing inputs helps you maintain RTO performance

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Attractive Proposition

Magnetic masking can save time and money

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