At All Powder Coat & Screen, when customers first approach us, they’re often trying to decide between powder coating services and wet paint. We usually recommend powder coating—call us biased, but it’s for good reason. Durable powder coating is a versatile solution that outperforms other finishes in most applications.
However, it’s true that the right choice does depend on how the part will be used, and one clear use case for powder coating is high-touch products. If the part will be handled, touched, bumped, or gripped extensively over its lifetime, powder coating is the best choice. Here are four reasons powder coating is the right choice:
“High-touch” parts, which can encompass anything from enclosures to handrails, are constantly exposed to friction and contact, and sometimes even impact. As a result, durability is a major priority.
Powder coating creates a thicker, more protective layer than wet paint, making it ideal for high-touch parts that require a durable finish. Because it’s electrostatically bonded and heat-cured, it adheres tightly to the surface and resists chipping or peeling. For customers who need long-term performance, we recommend durable powder coating.
Custom powder coating offers a variety of options beyond color alone—it’s available in multiple textures, as well. And these textures can be chosen based on functional aspects of your parts.
If you’re powder coating a bus handrail, for instance, a textured finish can add extra grip and improve user safety. But if you’re powder coating multiple parts that will slide or rub against each other, we can deliver a smooth finish to reduce friction and wear.
Custom sheet metal finishing is about both practical effects and aesthetic presentation. You want an attractive part—scratches can give the impression of neglect to users, even if the product itself still works perfectly.
Wet paint can cure unevenly or remain soft, depending on the conditions, leaving it vulnerable to extensive scratching over a lifetime of use. To keep wet paint looking good, frequent touch-ups are often required. Powder coating’s dense surface resists scratches, requiring minimal cosmetic upkeep over its lifetime.
Whether due to their location or their application, a part in a high-touch use may also face a higher risk of physical damage. While no finish can prevent breaking, powder coating can allow you to get replacements more quickly if a part is ever broken.
Wet paint requires long air-drying times and is vulnerable to damage during handling. In contrast, durable powder coating’s curing process means parts can be ready quickly. This shorter production time can translate directly to faster lead times for your parts.
Powder coating is a smart solution for high-touch products, and the process is always simplest when you collaborate with an experienced partner. At All Powder Coat & Screen, we can guide you through your options and help you find the right finish for your project—whether that’s powder coating, silkscreening services, or any of our other sheet metal finishing services.
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