You’ve performed the preparation work, the wiring, the endless parts cleaning, and the setup in your powder booth. Now you’re finally ready to apply powder! The truth of the matter: This is by far the easiest part of the process and the most fun. If you make a mistake or smudge the part, you can […]

Powder coating requires substantially more investment in equipment and preparation than simply painting a part, but the results are worth it. When you have set up your powder coating area and prepped your first pieces for coating, it’s finally time to apply powder, place the piece into the curing oven, and realize some of those […]

Most items to be cleaned for powder coating are made of iron, steel, or aluminum. A variety of other metals are also used, including brass and copper.   This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, POWDER COATING: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND MOTORCYCLE PARTS. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can […]

As with any process, you can choose from an array of equipment, based on your available space and your needs. The sky’s the limit on cost, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. A simple benchtop parts washer or a used dishwasher is quite afford-able, and if you can get away with it, a good […]

This type of parts cleaning includes both manual and motorized cleaning methods; no chemicals are involved. In addition to wire and nylon brushes, you want to have a couple of scrapers on hand to remove caked grime. A good putty knife works well for surfaces where scratches don’t matter. Otherwise consider a plastic spatula.   […]

When you set out to create any kind of finish, you learn that your prep work is the most important factor in getting good results. When it comes to powder coating, extreme cleanliness is absolutely critical. It’s easy to understand: If there’s any oil or dust on the item you’re trying to coat, that material […]

If you want to achieve good results with powder coating, there are a few requirements that are common to any workshop-based process, and a few things that are specific to setting up a successful powder coating shop. The difference between having and not having these things is not that you can’t do the work, or […]