Powder Coat Colors

For most of my metal art pieces I choose to use a powder coat finish because it us much more durable and will stand the test of time and weather. 

The powder coat process is a 3 step process, surface preparation or chemical pre-treatment, powder application, and curing.

The first step is the preparation and treatment of the surface of the iron and is critical to achieving a beautiful finish on the iron. This step removes the grease, oil, dirt, scales, and other materials in order to clean the surface and promote coating adhesion. Pretreating the workpiece with chemical compounds can enhance the coating’s performance, durability, and corrosion resistance.

The second step is the application of electrostatically charged particles onto the surface of the iron. A feeder unit delivers the powder to an electrostatic gun which emits the powder in the form of a diffused cloud. When combined with an electrical field charge provided by a low-amperage power unit, the charged particles find and adhere to the surface of the iron.

Step 3 is the final step in the powder-coating process. This step is the curing process and the iron piece is baked in a large oven at around 400 F for 20-30 minutes normally. When the piece is cured it creates a protective skin that is more durable than standard painting.

Outdoor iron art designs see more exposure to different kinds of weather and wear and tear. All of my outdoor iron art designs that I create have a zinc pre-coat added to them.

Contact me if you have any questions regarding the powder coat finishing process.

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