PRETREATMENT FOR PAINTING

Liquid Coating

Episode 41: An Interview with Holly Gottfredson, Finishing Dynamics, American Metalcraft Inc.

On the Line explores gender roles in manufacturing and finishing, and the importance of education in fostering a workforce for the future of the industry.
#education

Liquid Coating

Advantages of UV-LED Spot Curing for Collision Repair

Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Jacob Fortmeyer shares advantages, considerations and important equipment features for the UV-LED curing process.  
#ask the expert

Powder Coating

Changing From Liquid to Powder Coating

Will the powder coating perform better than your liquid system? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses considerations you should consider when making the switch.
#ask the expert

Liquid Coating

New Technology for High-Definition Color Shifting

Kameleon FX Packs in five color combinations are easy to use and provide a clean color shift.  

Liquid Coating

Episode 39: Expediting ERP Software Deployments

Products Finishing learns about a recent manufacturing software deployment by Steelhead Technologies that was completed in record time for A1 Paint, Powder and Sandblasting.
#Industry 4.0

Liquid Coating

Partners Drive AkzoNobel’s Initiative for Carbon Footprint Reduction

Launched in 2019, Paint the Future is AkzoNobel’s global collaborative initiative to accelerate, test, launch and scale ideas and solutions for the paints and coatings industry.

Liquid Coating

Faster Air Drying Primer Saves Body Shops Time, Energy

PPG's DP7000 Air Dry Primer can help save time and energy in the automotive refinish market in the EMEA region.

Liquid Coating

Optimizing Your Liquid Electrostatic System

For your electrostatic process to work consistently, there are three primary items to check: voltage at the applicator, part grounding, and compatibility of the coating material. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies walks you through the process.
#ask the expert

Liquid Coating

Precise Paint Flow Reduces Material and Labor Costs

Finding a more accurate paint proportioner for its application enabled this auto parts manufacturer to save significant costs and labor while increasing capacity.
#automotive

Liquid Coating

Matte Coating for Refinish, Industrial Aftermarkets

The low premium, low-gloss urethane protective coating is durable and flexible.