Wet paint. Powder.
Pretreatment.
Painted finishes.
Painting and coating reference. Wet paint, powder coat, primer system, pretreatment. Each material/process has specific requirements.
Key principles.
Adhesion
Phosphate (steel), alodine (aluminum). Adhesion + corrosion.
Bonding layer
Adhesion primer bonds substrate to topcoat.
Color + protection
Final color/protective layer. Wet paint or powder.
Industrial standard
50-150 µm thick coating. Cured at 200°C.
Custom colors
Wet paint custom colors, specialty effects, gradient finishes.
Outdoor
UV-stabilized paint for outdoor 5-25 year service.
FAQ
Pretreatment necessary?
Yes — adhesion fails without proper pretreatment. Phosphate (steel), alodine (aluminum).
Powder vs wet paint?
Powder: tough, color-flexible, no VOC. Wet: custom effects, premium aesthetics.
Color matching?
Pantone matching available. Powder: stocked colors common. Custom: 1-2 weeks development.
Paint coats?
Single coat budget. Two coats (primer + topcoat) standard. Three+ premium.
Outdoor durability?
Powder coat 20+ year. Wet paint 5-15 year. UV-stable formulations critical outdoor.
Cost?
Powder: $5-30/part. Wet paint: $5-50/part. Premium effects more.