Powder Coating Steps You Should Be Doing
With powder coating, you can make some finishes that are visually impressive and durable, but if something goes wrong with the application it can be a trouble to eliminate and start over. Beyond the basics of cleaning and prepping, here are some practical powders coating practices that will assist in ensuring the best possible finish outcome. 1. Spray samples After getting your powder, read the application guide for your powder, and before you use it always spray out a sample piece, doing so will ensure that you know how the powder behaves in your specific environment and will help avoid unwanted surprises. 2. No shooting hot We are aware of the attraction to shoot parts while this technique is not essentially wrong, it is risky. When shooting hot, the powder starts to melt on contact making it easy to apply powder which can cause texturing or coloration problems. With a clean secure ground and when a spray gun is set up and adjus...