FAQs

No, we do not offer metal plating or anodizing services. We focus on being really good at sandblasting and powder coating.

While certain items have standard prices, each project is unique and all projects depend on a variety of factors to determine the final price.

Keep in mind that with individual smaller parts you're paying more for the labor, handling, setup, and overhead than you are the actual powder. (So, a single paper clip will cost the same to coat as a single coat hanger.)

Click the "Get an Estimate" button at the top of your screen and fill out the form, including:

- a photo of your project's item(s) or part(s)

- dimensions of the item(s)

- quantity of item(s)

- type of metal (i.e. steel, aluminum, etc.)

- thickness of metal

- color request 

(All of these items are required on the Estimate Request and an estimate cannot be provided without all of them. If you would like to discuss something else or don't have all of the details, please submit the Contact form.)

Generally, our turnaround time is approximately 2 weeks (give or take a few days).

Turnaround times are determined by project and we will provide you with an estimate prior to beginning work. However, these are estimates and are subject to change depending on our current work load, which fluctuates from week to week. We will keep you updated if there are any delays, and we are always a call away if you want to check in.

Expediting projects depends on your project needs and our current commitments to our other clients - and, is at our discretion. In certain situations we can expedite jobs for an additional fee. (Usually the higher of a $100 flat fee -OR- 20% of the total cost.) We will always do the best we can to meet your needs.

Please know that there are some things that we WILL NOT rush.  We have a reputation for high quality work (and, we expect that of ourselves), so we WILL NOT compromise on quality or integrity in order to rush a project.

While we do offer clear powder coating, part of the process is still oven curing. Unfortunately, most decals don't fare well in ovens and would shrivel up, which would then also ruin the coating. So, no... we cannot powder coat (even clear) over decals.

(For this project, you'll want to find someone licensed to provide a clear coat wet/spray paint. Due to the significant quality differences between spray painting and powder coating, we specialize in the latter. More information about these differences are listed on our home page.)

Yes, we can powder coat your wheels. However, we can't pre-treat them.

Generally, it is very difficult to get chrome to last on aluminum wheels. And, winter road salts make the problem even worse.  Unfortunately, it is usually impossible to abrasive blast the failed chrome off without damaging the aluminum itself.  Consequently, we recommend that the wheels be taken to a chrome plater to have the chrome and nickel chemically removed before bringing them to us for powder coating.

The question isn't CAN this be done, but SHOULD this be done.

Yes, we CAN powder coat your lug nuts. BUT, they may not fit in your lug nut socket any more.  To get an effective corrosion protection on steel lug nuts, the powder needs to go on with a dry film thickness of between .003" and .006".  That means the overall size of your lug nut may increase as much as .012", which is more than the clearance between the nut and some sockets. 

We generally recommend people look to see if they can buy lug nuts in the color they desire, as those manufactured to be coated are made undersize to allow for the thickness of the coating.

When you're looking to subtly preserve your bare steel and stop the rust and mill scale, we recommend powder coating with a gray powder coat. Here's why:

Prior to applying the powder coat, the surface would have to be pre-treated by sandblasting in order to ensure the best powder adhesion. (And, thus, provide the preservation you're looking for.) However, sandblasting leaves bare steel a dull gray color that most people don't find very attractive. Additionally, we don't recommend clear coats for any exterior use, because many clear coats are not UV stable.

We have several colors that give the clear-coated bare steel look that you're looking for. Click the "Get an Estimate" button, above, to submit your project information and we'll get together to show you the best options for your project.

In some cases we do coat more than one color. Please click the "Get an Estimate" button above and complete the Estimate Request form to see if this option is available for your project.

Unfortunately, we don't do artwork (like flames or pinstripes), because these jobs require masking to protect the areas not being coated. (High temperature masking materials are not flexible enough to bend around complex designs and must be cut like a stencil, making it time consuming and cost prohibitive.) Additionally, the thickness of the powder coat causes distinct edges at the borders between colors. While there are techniques to address this issue, they add to the complexity and, thus, cost prohibitive nature of the project.

While powder coating over an item that has not undergone proper pre-treatment may appear to be high-quality, the powder will chip and corrode easily.