Powder coating, answered.

Powder coating is a dry finish for metal. A fine powder is applied to clean, bare metal and then cured with heat, which flows it into one continuous coat. It is common on wheels, frames, railings and outdoor furniture.

Generally, metal parts that can take the heat of the cure — steel and aluminum are the most common. Wood, most plastics, rubber and glass cannot go through a cure. If you are not sure about a part, call (239) 810-4999 and describe it.

A powder coat needs clean metal to bond to. Blasting removes rust, scale, old paint and old powder, and leaves a surface profile the new coat can grip.

Usually anything that cannot be blasted or heated has to come off — rubber seals, bearings, glass, electronics, and tires on wheels. How far to strip a part depends on the part, so ask the shop before you start taking it apart.

Generally yes, but the old coat normally has to be removed first, which is one of the things blasting is for. Mention the old finish when you ask for a quote.

Powder comes in many colors and in several finish families — gloss, satin, matte, textured, metallic, candy and two-tone. Ask which colors and finishes suit your part, and bring a reference if you have a color in mind.

Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating sprayed on in a much thinner layer than powder coat, then cured. Projekt Lab offers both, so ask which suits your part.

It depends on the part: its size, its condition, how much blasting and prep it needs, the finish you choose and how many pieces are in the job. Call or use the quote form to get a price for your part.

It depends on the size of the job, the prep it needs and the shop’s schedule at the time. Ask for a timeframe when you get your quote.

Projekt Lab is at 2242 Hemingway Dr A, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Call (239) 810-4999 before you drive over to confirm a good time to drop parts off.

Call (239) 810-4999, or send the quote form on this site with the part, the quantity, its current condition and the finish you want.