Out of the over 6500 color and coating options in our Powder Coating line-up there are a few basic rules that need to be followed that differ from the norm for certain powder applications. Below is a list of Do's and Don'ts for these specific Powder selections.


Super Chrome Plus UMS-10671:

  • Must Be Fully Cured prior to applying a top coat
  • Must Be Clear Coated or Top-Coated to prevent oxidation


Ultra Black Chrome USS-5204:

  • Recommend at least a 75% Cure prior to adding a Clear or Top Coat
  • Clear Coat recommended to prevent oxidation


Wrinkle Finishes

  • Must be Applied over bare metal substrate (no base coat or primer below)
  • No Clear Coat or Top Coat (this will alter the patterned wrinkle texture)
  • Slightly heavier application will help with preventing substrate exposure in the low spots of the finish
  • Epoxy versions should not be exposed to UV


Illusion/Dormant Series (including Fractured Illusion)

  • Must be applied over bare metal substrate
  • Must have a Clear Coat or Top Coat applied to achieve the expected color
  • Base coat brought to Flow-out +2 minutes
  • Important to achieve a 2-3 mil thickness for both the base coat and clear coat


Silver Metallics

  • Clear Coat recommended on most to prevent oxidation
  • Flow-out timing varies with metallic flake volume
  • Hiding properties can vary from color to color


Neons and other Bright Colors

  • Clear Vision PPS-2974 recommended for extended UV protection
  • Substrate reaching recommended cure temperature important to achieve expected color