Suspension powder coat is an automotive finish process that replaces traditional, chemically bonded dry paint with a high-quality, water-based powder coat. The primary difference between wet and dry paint is that powder coating doesn’t require a solvent to hold the filler and binder parts in an adhesive suspension form. This powder coating suspension component saves a huge amount of time and labour costs when compared to regular paint.
A good way to understand powder coat is the difference in a layer of wet paint over a layer of dry paint. With wet paint, the moisture is bonded to the surface using a solvent. This solvent allows the paint to adhere to the surface and form a bond, similar to how a bond is formed by a glue. On the other hand, when you use powder, the bonding agent is created when the pigment is combined with a polymer and heat cured.
Process
To create a powder coat, the surface must be prepared first so that it will create a uniform coating across the car’s finish. After this preparation, the paint is allowed to dry before the powder is applied to the surface. The dry paint is then placed over the powder coat and allowed to set. Depending on the thickness of the paint, it can take several coats to fully cover the vehicle’s finish. The longer the car’s finish is exposed to the elements, the faster it will dry out and crack.
In addition to the drying process, it is important to properly prepare the car’s finish components before coating it. The suspension powder coat system is not just used to cover a car’s finish. It is also used to protect it from corrosion and other contaminants. For example, when automotive paint is used for a high-performance car, it must be treated with a protective sealant before it is used.
Benefits
The coating also protects against weathering. When the paint is painted over a surface that has been treated with a primer and a sealer, it can reduce the amount of paint left on the surface after time. This means that if the paint has been treated, the car’s finish will have a more even colour. If the paint is never treated, the vehicle’s finish will appear uneven.
The powder coat also protects against rust. Asphalt and concrete are two of the most common surfaces that are often used to coat a car’s finish. When these surfaces are coated, they help to make a surface look as good as new. Rust can appear very quickly, especially if the paint is not properly sealed. By covering the surface properly, however, it can prevent the paint from rusting.
It is important that the coating is properly treated after it has been applied to ensure that the coating does its job effectively. To ensure the best quality, it should be re-applied regularly. A well-applied coating will protect for years of driving. It can also ensure that the coating will maintain its appearance.
In addition to protecting against corrosion, the powder coat system is used to protect the finish on many other reasons. These reasons include protecting sensitive brake pads from the elements and protecting against rust, oil leaks.
Some paints contain resins that are used in making the suspension powder coat system. These resins are added during the production of the paint and are released when the paint dries.
When the resin has dried completely, it is then added to the paint during its final application to give it the perfect finish for protecting the car’s finish. The resin can also provide an even colour.
Finally, the coating is applied to give the car’s finish an even look and feel. It will give the surface a clean, smooth feel and protect it from scratches, dents, dings, scratches and dings.