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Why Powder Coat?
Powder Coating offers the consumer a superior finish while adding many
performance properties such as excellent resistance to corrosion, heat, impact,
abrasion, UV rays and extreme weather conditions.
Is this a new process and where is it used?
Although powder coating is relatively new to some markets, the process has been
around for approximately 50 years. It has been the number one finish choice of
many manufacturers in a wide range of industries for many years. Powder coating
finishes can be found on motorcycles, automobile parts and frames, agricultural
equipment, garden equipment, aviation parts and recreation equipment including
bicycles, boats, recreational vehicles, ATV’s and golf equipment, etc. A
superior finish combined with durability greatly reduces required maintenance
and extends the life of any coated product thus making powder coating the right
choice.
How does the process work?
The process is relatively simple. A finely ground powder is
applied to the piece and adheres electro-statically. The part is then placed in
an oven where the powder melts, flows, and fuses to itself producing a
continuous hard coating.
Does powder coating require any preparation?
The key to a long lasting powder coat finish is in the
preparation of the metal. Our shop takes great care in the preparation process.
We blast each part down to bare metal thus creating a rough surface assuring
good adhesion and consistent powder flow. Each piece is then washed down with a
chemical cleaner to assure that all additives are removed from the surface. We
then pre-bake each piece to purge trapped moisture, oils and gasses that cause
reactions in the finish. Without special preparation, the durability of a powder
coated part may be no better than a painted piece.
What kind of metal can be
coated? Parts made
from aluminum, steel, brass, copper, bronze and titanium can be powder coated.
Magnesium and aluminum castings may experience out-gassing, causing bubbles in
the finish. Cape Cod Powder Coating will take every precaution to prevent
against such occurrences. All items must be able to withstand a pre-bake
temperature of 425 degrees.
What do I need to do to prepare my piece for you?
The parts to be powder coated in our shop must be totally
disassembled and degreased, which we can do for an additional charge.
Can polished parts be
coated in clear?
Clear powder coat is available in semi gloss and high gloss. Polished parts
coated with clear eliminates the need to polish your parts.
If I ship my parts to
Cape Cod Powder Coating, how do I package them?
We ask you to ship your parts in a sturdy box and place padding
between them so they do not rub together. Please place small parts in a plastic
zip-lock bag. Please also insure your shipment. We will package parts carefully
and return them to you by prepaid shipping unless other arrangements are made.
What forms of payment do
you accept? We
accept cash, Visa, MasterCard or money orders. Payment by check requires
preauthorization.
What is the approximate
turnaround time on jobs?
We complete all jobs in the order they are received. We offer
timely service, however, we do not rush a job because we take great pride in
providing quality work. We try to keep turnaround time to a maximum of 2 weeks.
We will notify you of any delays.
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