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- Powder Compared to Polyurethane
- We currently use a liquid polyurethane paint on aluminum panels but are considering converting to powder paint. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going with powder vs. polyurethane? We also are considering running some of our panels in co...
Ask an Expert Published: 5/16/2012
- Cracking Edges on MDF
- We seem to have problems with thicker medium density fiberboard (MDF) cracking on the edges as it comes out of our ovens, and the cracking occurs down the middle of the edge. I have tried a few things, but nothing has worked too well. Do you have an...
Ask an Expert Published: 5/15/2012
- Star Bursts in the Coating
- We are using a wrinkle dark gray powder and often have a problem with “star bursts” all over the product. The stars are visible in the dry film and they do not flow out in the cure oven. We also spray a wrinkle black and get this problem occasionall...
Ask an Expert Published: 5/14/2012
- Color Change
- Are color changes for powder that are under one minute really possible? I spray all manual in one booth, but I have automatic guns in the other one, and we do reclaim some of our colors, but not all of them.
Ask an Expert Published: 4/13/2012
- Powder Application Equipment
- Who makes the best powder coating application equipment on the market?
Ask an Expert Published: 4/12/2012
- Correct Coating for Outdoor Use
- Is powder coating on cold-rolled steel OK for outdoor usage in high-humidity areas like Dubai?
Ask an Expert Published: 4/11/2012
- Clear Coat Over Silver Powder
- I had a commercial applicator powder coat a luggage rack for a motorcycle, applying one coat of a silver color and then a topcoat of clear powder. A few months later, the clear finish cracked. The motorcycle is garage-kept. I consulted with another ...
Ask an Expert Published: 4/10/2012
- Repair/Rework on Powder
- Is there an industry standard with regard to recoating that we can adopt?
Ask an Expert Published: 3/1/2012
- Silver-Look Powder Finish
- Could we find a powder technology with the appearance of chrome? Could we find a new, environmentally friendly solution for the chrome? Do you know any other solution to get the same appearance as bright chrome for furniture finish covering?
Ask an Expert Published: 2/29/2012
- Powder on Tri-Chrome Treatment
- We have been coating aluminum alloys for some time with inconsistent field performance of the coating. Following your advice,we are now having a tri-chrome pretreatment process being done at a local vendor on all of our aluminum castings. So far our...
Ask an Expert Published: 2/28/2012