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What Makes for a Worthy Metal Restoration Project?

What Makes for a Worthy Metal Restoration Project?

There are a variety of reasons for someone to start a restoration project. They could be looking to sell a scrapped car they’ve had in their garage for years, revive sentimental value with an old...

How Do Sandblasters Work?

How Do Sandblasters Work?

If you want to know "how do sandblasters work?" you must first grasp the technology that powers blast equipment. The technique used to energize or propel the blast media is a key feature that...

Can You Powder Coat Plastic?

Can You Powder Coat Plastic?

Most people are familiar with powder coating as a process used for metal applications, but what about for materials like plastic, wood, MDF, and more? Technically you can powder coat some other...

The 3 Steps of the Powder Coating Process

The 3 Steps of the Powder Coating Process

Powder coating is a unique process of finishing that serves as an alternate route to conventional wet paint. Many of our everyday appliances and vehicles are powder-coated, resulting in a shiny...

The History of the Powder Coating Process

The History of the Powder Coating Process

Have you ever wondered how the modern process of powder coating was developed?   Read below for a brief history of the powder coating process and why this finishing technique has grown in...

The History of the Sandblasting Process

The History of the Sandblasting Process

Abrasive sandblasting is used by many different industries, including the auto, shipbuilding, and construction industries (among others).    But how long has this process been around? Here is a...

Powder Coating in Everyday Applications

Powder Coating in Everyday Applications

The many benefits and overall cost-effectiveness of powder coating have made it a standard method of finishing for applications in various industries.   What Types of Items Are Powder Coated?...

The Process of Powder Coating

The Process of Powder Coating

Introduced to North America in the 1960s, powder coating represents over 15% of the entire industrial finishing market, and is lauded for both its functionality and sleek aesthetic. It is available...

The Process of Sandblasting Metal for Restoration

The Process of Sandblasting Metal for Restoration

Sandblasting is a process involving the cleaning and smoothing of metal surfaces. A sandblaster forces solid sand particles across the metallic surface at high speed using a source of compressed...