Questions and Answers About Powder Coating
Powder coating is one of the best solutions when you’re looking to make your metal products look better and last longer. Powder coating can be a tricky concept. However, but we at AR Powder Coating want you to have a full understanding of powder coating before you commit to anything.
The best way to learn about something is to ask questions. We want to save you time, so we’ve compiled the most common powder coating questions here. Check out these questions and answers about powder coating and learn all you need to know about the process.
What’s the Difference Between Powder Coating and Liquid Paint?
Powder coating is an effective alternative to liquid paint. It’s applied from a dry powder, so it produces a strong coating without having to deal with a liquid carrier. Liquid paint can be used efficiently, but you risk the paint becoming runny and dripping. Powder coating sticks directly to the object evenly, so it doesn’t matter whether it’s applied vertically or horizontally.
Can I Add a Powder Coat over Liquid Paint?
If you’re looking to upgrade to a powder coat, it may not be so simple as covering up your liquid paint coat. The curing process for a powder coat requires temperatures around 400 degrees Fahrenheit, so the old liquid paint may not be able to handle that. The safest solution is to remove the liquid paint coat before you apply the powder coat.
Does Powder Coating Curation Create Toxic Fumes?
It’s good to wear a mask and work in a ventilated space when dealing with paint, and the same rule of thumb goes for powder coating. There is an essential difference, however. Powder coating doesn’t produce or contain any volatile organic compounds. The only issue is that heating metal up to 400 degrees can produce an awful smell.
How Do I Prepare Materials for Powder Coating?
When you preparing your metal materials for powder coating, there are some steps you need to take first. If you want the powder coating to be as durable and aesthetically pleasing as possible, the material needs to be cleaned first. Powder coating doesn’t have solvents like liquid paint does, so you need to make sure the material is properly cleaned. Iron phosphate is a good pretreatment to use or you can upgrade to zinc phosphate if you want a higher quality treatment.
Where Can I Find a Powder Coating Company to Help?
If you want the best results with your project, it’s a good idea to let a professional powder coating company take care of everything for you. If you’re looking for the best, look no further than AR Powder Coating. Whatever your powder coating needs are, we’re happy to help. Our mission is to help create a durable and beautiful powder coat finish to our clients’ products. We hope to hear from you soon. Contact us today!
