Why Powder Coating?

Here at Advantage Powder Coating we get asked this question a lot. In fact we get asked a lot of questions about powder coating. Below we have tried to answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

What Can I Powder Coat?
You can powder coat anything that will withstand the heat of the baking process. During this process we heat the parts to over 350 degrees. This causes the powder to melt and adhere to the surface of the item.

Can I Powder Coat Plastic Parts?
Plastic, with rare exception, has too low a melting point to be powder coated.

How Much Does It Cost?
Cost is determined by a number of factors. Condition of the item, type of color and clear coats all determine the final cost of any given project. Two of our most popular items are car wheels and motorcycle frames. The cost for four car wheels or a large motorcycle frame is $100. This does not include special order colors, sand blasting or clear coats. Please call us at 903.892.3771 or e-mail us info@thepowdercoatingadvantage.com. We are always happy to quote a price for you.

Is It Safe?
When cured, powder coating is a hard plastic, non toxic finish.

Will Powder Coating Hurt The Environment?
Powder coating is actually better for the environment than paint or plating. Industrial painting uses harmful solvents and sometimes even poisonous ingredients. Industrial chrome processes use heavy metals that find their way into water supplies. Powder coating uses neither harmful solvents or heavy metals.

Can You Do Industrial Runs?
Yes, Advantage Powder Coating has the capacity to serve as your primary industrial powder coater. We can do short runs or long term contracts. Please call us at 903.892.3771 for quotes.

What Is The Biggest Item I Can Powder Coat?
Oven size determines the dimensions for any powder coated item. Our oven measures 10' Long x 5' Wide x 7" Tall. With an extension added to our oven we can handle jobs up to 16 feet long.

Is There Anything I Need To Do To Get My Project Ready To Powder Coat?
Powder coating will only adhere to clean bare metal surfaces. These surfaces must be free of oil, grease and old finishes. We recommend sandblasting in preparation for all powder coating. We do not sandblast in our shop but we work closely with local blasting companies to supply this service to our customers. Masking is also a big part of a powder coating job. Masking keeps the powder coated finish off of machined surfaces and out of threaded holes. Please mark all parts that should be free of powder coating. This cuts down on the preparation time and leaves out the guess work for us.

How long will it take?
The average time for a project is five to seven working days. Special order colors and special item preparation may take longer.

Where are you located?
Advantage Powder Coating is conveniently located at 2010 S. Crockett in Sherman, Texas. View the map to our Sherman, Texas facility.