What is powder coating, how does it compare to paint and why use it? Powder coating is a type of dry coating, which is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is applied electrostatically and i
s then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin." The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals, such as galvanized steel, "white goods", aluminium extrusions, and automobile and motorcycle parts. I am located in the Noosa hinterlands and am set up to powder coat smaller items up to the size of a motorcycle frame. If you want your bike to stand out or for your engine bay to dazzle, feel free to message me for colour ideas or a quote. You're only limited by your imagination!
