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Thickener For Nitric Acid
My question is to find one thickener for nitric + HF acid solution for cleaning the stainless steel.
Read MoreSolvent Wiping
Our company’s finishing specs call for the use of toluene for solvent wiping before painting. The surfaces are typically mild steel, to be painted later. What other solvents serve as good cleaners? Chlorinated solvents for any purpose are highly regulated in our state and are out of the question.
Read MoreRepainting Aluminum Siding
Sometimes, we are asked to supply more pieces of siding in a particular color than we have in our warehouse. We would like to paint white siding in the appropriate color to fill the order. We have a custom coater nearby who will do the painting. What can we tell him?
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Anodized Frames Go Off-Road
Alternative finish gives Trek mountain bikes an edge in durability and appearance.
Read MorePainting ABS and Other Plastics
I want to paint ABS parts. What types of paint will adhere to the surface? Do I need a primer? Do I need to sand the surface before solvent wiping?
Read MorePowder Coating Clinic
We are trying to expand our business and are interested in getting involved with powder coating. What do we need to know to get started?
Read MoreThe Driving Force for the Ultimate Finish
The Automotive Industry knows the benefits of powder coating and is pushing for an all powder topcoat system. PPG Industries successfully combined a powder basecoat with a powder clearcoat—replacing liquid sprayable coatings to reduce emissions, paint material waste and operating costs. Here's how they did it...
Read MoreBetter Electrocleaning
Inadequate cleaning is the source of too many plating rejects. Here’s how to improve preplate electrocleaning.
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