Services of JNZ Finishing

:: Powder Coating

What is powder coating?

 

According to the PCI (Powder Coat Institute), Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish to a wide range of materials and products that are used by both industries and consumers. The powder used for the process is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which is sprayed onto a surface to be coated. The charged powder particles adhere to the electrically grounded surfaces until heated and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven. The result is a uniform, durable, high-quality, and attractive finish. Powder coat can be applied to any metal or aluminum surface, including automotive and motorcycle parts. Some powders can also be used on non-metallic items like plastic and wood that require a lower cure temperature.

 

The advantages of powder coat over regular paint

 

Durability

 

Powder coated surfaces are more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, and wearing than other finishes, including regular liquid paint. Colors stay bright and vibrant longer, increasing the life of the part. Texture selections range from smooth surfaces to a wrinkled or matte finish, and rough textures designed for hiding surface imperfections.

 

Better for the environment

 

Powder coating is also highly protective of our environment. While liquid finishes contain solvents which have pollutants known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), powder coating contains no solvents and releases negligible amounts, if any, of VOCs into the atmosphere. Thus, there is no longer a need to buy costly pollution control equipment. In addition, most powder coating overspray that does not adhere to the part can be retrieved and reused, virtually eliminating the waste commonly found in liquid finishing processes.

 

Powder coating colors

 

 Candys

 Ceramic Coatings

 Chromes

 Crinkles Wrinkles

 Dormants that need glass clear

 Hitemp

 Illusions and Sparkles

 Leatherettes

 Metallics

 Mirrors

 Neons

 RAL Standard Colors

 Vein Antique Hammertone

 

:: Ceramic Coating

What is ceramic coating?

 

Ceramic coating is basically a thermal barrier designed to reduce radiated heat and prevent corrosion of the part. There are many different kinds of ceramic coatings, most are designed to work between 1400 and 2000 degrees F, depending on the application and desired gain. Since the ceramic keeps the heat inside the part, such as an exhaust header, it increases the exhaust velocity resulting in a more horsepower. Most people see a 1% to 5% horsepower increase, depending on the configuration. The most common applications for ceramic are exhaust headers, downpipes and turbocharger turbine housings. The life of the part is also increased 3 to 5 times due to the corrosion resistance of the ceramic coating, as long as the part is kept below the prescribed heat limit.

 

** Due to the specific curing process of the ceramic we use, turnaround time will be increased over powder coating times **