Powder coat

DEFINITION

A clear coat that enhances the finish of a metal or steel object as well as protects it and makes it easy to clean. Powder coating is a dry finishing process, using finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which are electrostatically charged and sprayed onto a surface. The pieces receiving the powder coating are electrically grounded so that the charged powder particles projected at them adhere to the pieces and are held there until melted and fused into a smooth coating in the curing oven. The result is a uniform, durable, high-quality finish that is also environmentally friendly. Source:LeKae Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona