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Guitar Finishes that Strike a Chord with Buyers
Fender, the world-famous maker of fine electric and acoustic guitars, uses special coatings to enhance the look and feel of guitars...
Read MorePretreatment Over Pretreatment, Part 2
Question: Your response to “Pretreatment Over Pretreatment” in the February Painting Clinic should be amended to warn him that running aluminum through an Iron phosphate spray washer would make the sludge in the washer a hazardous waste (according to an earlier comment you made about a year ago). I believe the problem is created by the definition of acid washing of aluminum is a categorical hazardous waste (by EPA definition). When he cleans the washer, all the sludge that is normally sent to the landfill or flushed down the sanitary sewer would be considered an illegal disposal of hazardous waste.
Read MoreTopcoat For Plastic Reflectors
Question: I work for a major manufacturer (made in the USA) of emergency warning lights for fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars.
Read MoreBulk Painting Split Rings
Question: The company at which I am employed produces split rings that are used in the manufacture of fishing tackle.
Read MorePlastisol Drips
Question: Just read your comment and response to C.O. in the January 2003 issue, Re: Plastisol Drips.
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The Advantages of Thermal Spray
Thermal spray technology is a cost-effective means to repair worn components and incorrectly machined parts.
Read MoreDon’t Paint Air Conditioner Coils
Question: I just finished reading your answer to B.L. in December’s issue of Products Finishing.
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