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?
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Powder Coated Steel Parts
We have a problem with powder coated steel parts that have yellowed after a few months when exposed to high intensity UV from fluorescent lamps. What if anything can we apply over this to restore the original white color finish? Is Krylon spray an alternative?
Read MoreProducts Failing Salt Spray Test
How can we improve our adhesion and weather resistance on these die-castings? What is causing the blistering? We could instead use a TGIC Polyester or a Polyester. Would these powders perform better?
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?
Read MoreBuilding Blocks of an Aqueous Cleaning Process
Chemistry, time, temperature and mechanical energy are the keys
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