You make it
We bake it

Typically lead times are 4-8 business days. At absolute minimum it takes half a day to go through the pre-treatment process, then spraying powder, then baking in the oven.

Unlike paints which can be tinted to thousands of shades and finishes, powder coatings are formulated and produced in a factory. Powder coatings cannot be tinted successful since the solid particles of each colour do not blend together, causing a mottled, speckled look when two different colours are mixed together.

Yes - however minimum order quantities, and longer lead times apply.

The effects of pollution, dirt, grime and salt deposits can all accumulate on a powder coated surface over time. To extend the effective life of powder coatings and fulfil any warranty requirements, a simple regular maintenance program should be implemented for the removal of residues. As a rule, all powder coated surfaces should be cleaned every six months. However, in areas where pollutants are more prevalent, especially in coastal or industrial regions, a cleaning program should be carried out more frequently.

Carefully remove any loose deposits with a wet sponge. Use a soft brush (non-abrasive) or cloth, and a mild household detergent solution to remove dust, salt and other deposits. Rinse off with clean fresh water. For powder coatings that offer a minimum of 10 year colour warranty, please refer to the International Standards AAMA 610.1 for care and maintenance requirements. Detergents that recommend the use of gloves when handling should be avoided as this is a good indication that the detergent is harsh and, therefore, unsuitable for cleaning your powder coating. Although some strong solvents are recommended for removing sealants or other building residues, these may be harmful to the extended life of the powder coated surface and should also be avoided as the damage may not be visible immediately and may take up to twelve months to appear. If paint splashes, sealants or other residue need to be removed, then either, Methylated Spirits, Turpentine, or White Spirits may be used safely. This information has been adapted from information provided on the Dulux Website: http://duluxpowders.com.au/information/care-maintenance/

This is a very common question. From the perspective of adhesion and film integrity, correctly applied and pre-treated powder coated metal can and has lasted since it was first applied more than 50 years ago. Powder coatings are considered extremely resilient, be a coating of choice for use on gas or oil pipelines which are buried in the earth or underwater.

Powder coatings are a factory applied finish using specialised equipment. The equipment includes an electrostatic spray gun, spray booth and an oven to bake (or cure) the coating. On site application is not possible given the hot curing cycle required to fuse the coating.

Powder coating isn't advisable for anodised aluminum due to our standard pre-treatment process not being able to effectively treat the raw aluminum substrate beneath the anodized layer. Typically, powder coating facilities lack the capability to adequately remove the anodised layer due to low demand and high stripping costs compared to the availability of mill finish materials for powder coating. Hence, we suggest customers to provide mill finish materials whenever possible for powder coating. If customers insist on powder coating over anodized aluminum despite our advice, we cannot guarantee the coating's performance or longevity for any application, whether short or long term.

Hot-dipped galvanized materials are suitable for powder coating. However, we do not guarantee the performance or longevity of the coating for materials, as our standard pre-treatment process may be less effective in such cases. Powder coating hot-dipped galvanized materials may lead to surface irregularities due to the underlying galvanized surface and the release of trapped gases within the galvanizing layer. For customers concerned about surface finish quality and longevity, optional heat treatment prior to processing and/or selecting optional surface preparation treatments can help reduce the occurrence of irregularities in the galvanized surface.