Our Process

Q: How much will it cost?

A: The cost of powder coating depends on total square footage of the part and depends highly on the color of powder you have chosen. All powders do not cost the same. We also have a difference in quality-ranging from the standard, to the Extreme Finish.

Standard: 3-Stage wash and top coat
Mid-Grade:  Sandblast, 3-Stage wash and top coat
The Extreme Finish:  Sandblast, 3-Stage wash, prime and top coat

The choice is up to you — but we recommend the Extreme Finish to get the best performance and longevity out of the part.

Q: Does my part need to be sandblasted?

A: Generally, if NEW steel is brought to us sandblasting is not necessary. Depending on the performance level of the part and other issues such as welders spray or the degree of mill scale on the part will help us decide if it is necessary to blast new steel. However, you will get the best performance out of a sandblasted, 3 stage washed, primed, and top-coated part, new steel or old. Now for restoring parts, that are rusty or already have paint on them, yes sandblasting is necessary to clean the part and to prepare it to be washed and coated.

Q: How long does it take?

A: Typically, in our shop, we have a 48 hour turn around time. The fact of the matter is that we have a wide range of customers with different deadlines. As the finisher, Extreme is the last vendor to touch the product, but our work is the first thing the customer sees. Sometimes we have to work really hard, and/or even put in extra hours to do a quality job on time. This is what we work for, and that’s why we have such a solid reputation. Typically, given a date, we will meet the needs of our customers.

Q: Why is powder better than liquid—what’s the difference?

A: Unlike liquid paint, this is a dry process. Finely ground particles of pigment and resin are electrostatically charged by a specially designed gun that sprays powder to the electrically grounded part. This positively charged spray sticks efficiently and effectively. The part is then run through our trolley system into the large curing oven. The surface is then baked on permanently with 400 degree heat and then removed for cooling.

Also, it’s environmentally safe because it does not release hazardous VOS into the air and atmosphere like liquid paint does.

Powder has an attractive, tough, durable, scratch-resistant, proven, cost-effective finish.