Pretreatment for Painting

Avoid Painting the Conveyor II

Question: With reference to your letter in the October issue, I have a comment regarding overspray on racks, etc.

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Inconsistent Gloss Problem

Question: Regarding the letter from T.B. in the October Painting Clinic, I had run across a similar fouling in the oven that would cause an inconsistent gloss.

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Dye Sublimation Coating

Question: I am looking for a supplier of a clear polyester type coating to be applied over a glazed ceramic substrate (tiles, mugs, etc.) to which I will then apply an image using dye sublimation.

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Zinc Phosphate Application

Question: We have been asked to apply a zinc phosphate to steel surfaces in one of our products.

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On My Mind: Organizational Lenses

Organizations are commonly analyzed using three perspectives or lenses: strategic, political and cultural.

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Non-Paint Painting

Question: I'm trying to determine the best way to finish my 1,500 linear ft of oak 3-board fencing.

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Simple Spray Booth

Question: We are dealers in water pumps, and we make pump banks on steel frames or base plates.

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Stripping Mobile Phones

Question: I have an enquiry at present for reconditioning mobile phones.

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Old Electrostatic Cable

Question: Where can I find 100 kV cable for my electrostatic paint system that has 1 mm or 0.062-inch stranded conductor in a 0.375-inch polyethylene insulation.

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Zinc-Rich Coatings

Question: I read an article some time back about the relative merits of zinc-rich epoxy coatings vs. inorganic zinc coatings.

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