Indigo Powder Coating: Demystifying Powder Coating

Motorcyclysts and racing teams have known about Powder Coating for a long time now. The scratch and chip resistant coating that adorns motorcycle frames and racing car chassis alike.

Powder coating is an electrostatic process by which coloured pigment is applied to and then baked on a metal object. The end result is a near bullet proof finish that is several times more scratch or chip resistant than your average paint job. No wonder car restorers and customizers the world over are discovering it.

The powder coating process is a long and painstaking one - at least in the preparation. As with any good paint job, the old finish must be removed with aluminum oxide or glass bead blasting. Chemical dipping is next. once thoroughly examined, the piece is then prebaked. Areas that are not to be coated (cylinder walls, threads, etc) are then masked or plugged.

In the spray booth, electrostatic ions attract the powder to the surface of the part. The piece is then baked at a temperature between 375-400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

The end result is a coating that is 3 times thicker than your average paint job and can be waxed and buffed. Indigo Powder Coating offers a variety of finishes from candies and metalics to matte, wrinkles and fine textures to make your ride more personal.

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