Powder Coating
Powder Coating Carbon Fiber
I am considering re-painting my mountain bike frame. However, my frame is carbon fiber. Can this material be powder coated? Are there any special preparation considerations? Can I take the frame to a media-blasting house and have them strip all of the current paint and primer off, or is that asking for trouble?
Read MoreStripping Chemicals
I was reading an answer to a question in a previous column of yours about stripping chemicals used to remove powder coatings from magnesium parts. What are the chemicals that you are talking about and where can I get them?
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Repairing Metal Prior to Coating
The problem I’m having is powder coating the vintage parts, which are pitted. I’ve cleaned and lab metal filled the items but the silhouettes of the pits still comes through. Is there any special process for restoring the parts before I can powder coat them?
Read MoreNylon Powder Help
I am quoting a job that requires nylon powder for electrosurgical instruments. Could you tell me more about this type of powder and the grade used for coating electrosurgical instruments? Also, where can it be purchased?
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Building Blocks of an Aqueous Cleaning Process
Chemistry, time, temperature and mechanical energy are the keys
Read MoreExcessive Coating Problems
We are coating automotive components. We are in the process of trying to complete a new order for coating of shock absorber springs for motorcycles. The problem we are facing is that the there is repulsion of powder from the inner side of the spring in some areas and also pinholing. What should I do to resolve the coating problem for the inner side of the spring?
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