Frequently Asked Questions

Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light.  It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.  Used for coating of metals, such as household appliances, aluminum extrusions, drum hardware, automobiles, and bicycle frames. 

Sandblasting, sometimes known as abrasive blasting, is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface or remove surface contaminants.  Sandblasting can remove paint, rust, and residue from oxidation from materials quickly and efficiently. Sandblasting can also be used to change the condition of a metal's surface, such as through removing scratches or casting marks 

 A needlegun scaler, needle scaler or needle-gun is a tool used to remove rust, mill scale, and old paint from metal surfaces.  A needle gun has a set of very fine chisels known as needles.  The tool forces these needles against a work surface at variable speeds up to around 5,000 times per minute.  The needle gun is used to remove rust, loose scale, and paint, leaving bare metal.