Are you thinking about adding color to your custom cut aluminum sign? If so, you should find this guide on powder coating, prepared by the team at Precision Cutting Service, to be exactly what you need. While powder coated signs can be used anywhere, they are perfect for outdoor applications.
What Exactly Is Powder Coating?
Basically, powder coating is an alternative to paint. It is a method of applying colorful, electro statically charged powder to an aluminum surface to create a coating that is just as colorful but more durable than conventional paint.
The Benefits of Powder Coating
- Offers an exceptionally durable finish that is chip and weather resistant.
When applied properly (more on that in a minute) powder coating will look great for many years. The sun and harsh weather will not cause the colors to fade and, typically, small stones and incidental contact will not chip or otherwise compromise the integrity of the coating.
- Provides users with a huge selection of color options.
Powder coating offers a vast assortment of bright colors. You can choose from countless possibilities when it comes to pigments and hues.
- A greener and safer environmental option than traditional paint.
Because powder coating does not use solvents or other harsh compounds, the environmental impact is minimal, particularly because there is no toxic waste to discard, as there would be with certain types of conventional paint.Furthermore, leftover powder can be reused for future projects.
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Steps to Powder Coating a Custom Aluminum Sign
- Pre-treat
As mentioned above, this is an extremely important step that requires the removal of grime, dust, and any other contaminants. If your custom cut aluminum sign is not thoroughly cleaned before the powder is applied, the powder may not adhere properly to the aluminum surface.
- Applying Powder
A professional technician applies the powder using an electrostatic spray pistol. The powder’s positive charge enables the powder to firmly attach itself to the grounded aluminum.
- Curing Oven
Once the powder is applied, your aluminum sign will be placed in a curing oven. This oven melts the powder to form a durable, solid and colorful coating.
- Cooling Period
The final step is to remove the sign from the curing oven, allowing it to cool and the powder to harden, in preparation for packaging and shipping.
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