One reader has something to add about paint temperature to Carl's response in the December 2012 column regarding spraying high-viscosity paints. Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/28/2013
I am looking for a paint or coating that can be used to coat the surface of the particle board panels in a production line environment after finish sanding and prior to a paper laminating process. Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/27/2013
When paint is applied to the instrument cases we manufacture it coats the threads of the tapped holes, causing difficulties in further assembly.Will changing the settings on the electrostatic gun help keep paint from coating the threads? Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/14/2013
My company manufactures a line of products fabricated from black PVC irrigation pipe, and I would like to be able to offer these products in colors other than black. The coating must be abrasion-resistant enough to withstand metal and plastic object... Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/11/2013
Should two-part epoxy paint be able to withstand a temperature of 450ºF for 3 1/2 min, which is required by the adhesive? What could be causing spotty adhesion failures demonstrated by the paint flaking off? Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/5/2013
I would like to comment on “Coating Plated Zinc Jewelry” in your November column. We have been producing plated zinc die castings for 50 years and have been successfully applying clear e-coat to them for 12 years. We apply copper and nickel, followe... Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/30/2013
Do you know of a successful and fool-proof method for cleaning and pretreating hot-dipped galvanized steel before painting? Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/9/2013