Powder Coating 101
Why choose powder coating over traditional liquid paint?
One of the biggest differences is in the prep work. In many cases, old paint is simply scuffed or sanded and then a new layer of paint is sprayed over the old. This is a quick and easy method to make something look good again, but what about the quality and adhesion of the paint underneath? You may never know how long your “quick fix” will last when you do not know the true condition of the coating under it.
With the powder coating process, it is required that we remove all the existing paint, down to bare metal, before we apply the powder. We know exactly what the condition of the part is all the way down to the surface.
We even offer special fillers and powder epoxy primers that are compatible with the powder coating process. We can use these to fill deformities and sand them smooth before applying the powder topcoat.
Textures
Texture powders are some of the most common powders we use for the aviation industry. They offer an elegant look and have high hiding effects for heavy traffic areas.
Various categories of textures include, but are not limited to, vein, river, leatherette, texture, and cast. These effects cannot be achieved with traditional paints. In addition, you gain the benefits that powder provides in durability.
Masking
We offer various forms of masking related to the powder coating process. The first type of masking is simply for practical purposes like plugging threaded holes or taping off mating surfaces or other close tolerance areas where you do not want powder to build up.
The second type of masking is purely aesthetic. We offer two tone effects by applying two different colors of powder to the same piece. Or in the case of these cupholders, we can mask off a chromed top lip and then apply a satin black powder to the inside. The effects are endless.
Colors
We have over 6500 powders available that are sure to complement your aircraft. Our fully equipped custom shop displays an immense variety of colors, textures, and effects.
Why just paint something when you can powder coat it?