Your substrate (part) which has chrome already on it will need to be media blasted to remove the top layer of chrome off. This will leave the copper and nickel coatings on the substrate (part). The coatings that are left on the substrate (part) are ok to be powder coat over, but we will need to pre-bake the part to make sure the coatings are stable. If the pre-bake cycle doesn’t blister the copper and nickel coatings we will then put the powder on.

Yes. But if there is an excessive build-up of paint, we will be unable to bring a static charge to the metal. Because of this, most parts require stripping or sandblasting to remove old paint. In order to ensure quality, we recommend that only freshly manufactured metals are sent in. See similar questions...

No. There are many materials that simply would not survive the high temperatures involved in the powder coating process. Each part must be baked after it has been painted, which exposes it to temperatures in excess of 300 degrees. Wood, plastic, rubber and many other such materials would melt or burn away. Because of this, the part should be constructed with electrically conductive metal. See similar questions...

No. We found a company that does a very nice job re-chroming bumpers and restoring trim for old cars. Send us a Free Quote describing what you need and we will put you in contact with them. We can powder coat but we can't sandblast the metal. The reason we can't sandblast the metal is because it will warp. In general, you only want to sandblast heavy gauge metal such as wheels, frames, suspension parts, drive shafts, etc. See similar questions...

Powder coat is a mixture of paint and a formulated powder which is heated to form an enamel to avoid rusting and chipping. See similar questions...

While it is possible to remove wet spray from parts prior to coating, the correct way to ensure quality is to ship us cleanly manufactured metal parts. However, it is sometimes possible to paint right over the old layer, but only if we can get an electrostatic charge through the paint and to the base metal itself. Each part poses different challenges. We cannot determine what work will be involved until we have seen the part and made a careful analysis. See similar questions...

NO!!....Absolutely Not! Chrome plating will Chip and Peel anytime heavy cuts are made through the surface. See similar questions...

Powder coating affords a superior finish for the harsh environment of higher altitudes where ultra-violet light affects ordinary liquid paint. Powder Coating is a finish which is cured in high temperature ovens and fuses the finish to the surface of the GalXC™ steel, acting like an armor coat. Powder Coating is an environmentally-friendly and safe process which provides an attractive, durable and maintenance-free appearance. See similar questions...

Almost every design palette is catered for with a wide range of colours, finishes and textures and the system can be applied to a variety of surface finishes and fabrications. Why don't you view our 'NK Colour Palette' on the spec generator to view the colours, or contact our sales team to assist on your requirements. See similar questions...

No. I don't have the time (or room) to handle this so I farm it out a local outfit that does a very good work. See similar questions...

No, because one of the steps in powder coating requires the substrate (part) to be cleaned usually by media blasting, this removes all existing finishes. See similar questions...

A great percentage of our business is used parts. You do not need to clean or blast your parts first, as long as your parts are not greasy. We take care of the prep work. See similar questions...

Powder coating lead times vary depending on the volume /size / type of material. Generally the process of powder coating takes approximately half a day, though consideration must be taken on the time of year and how much demand there is within the industry. Contact us at the early stage in the planning process so that we can advise you on suitable methods of design and fabrication. Many delays are caused by inappropriate design and a lack of understanding of the powder coating process. See similar questions...

E-Tech Powder Coating uses a powder measurement tool for a non-destructive test to assure that the correct amount of powder has been applied prior to the curing process. See similar questions...

Powder-coating is a "dry paint" application process in which finely ground particles of pigment and resin are electrostically charged and sprayed onto a surface, which is then baked-on (cured) to set the coating. The advantage of powder-coating is that it is substantially thicker and therefore more durable, that a "wet paint" coating. See similar questions...

Yes. If we are coating over chrome, the chrome must be in good shape. If it is flaking off, we recommend having the chrome removed prior to delivering the parts to us. This will ensure a good base for a long lasting product. See similar questions...

Usually not, chrome plating is just that, plated on the surface, very quickly, the chrome would be buffed through and the underlying nickel and copper would be exposed. See similar questions...

Not in house, however, if you have polishing and plating, we would be more than happy to send the plating out for you. We can also prep for plating, usually by special request. If your part needs more attention to detail (nooks and crannies prepped perfect, or ‘especially’ flat surfaces) than the guys at the plating shop can give it, we would then do the pre-polish. This can be a little bit more cost on average, but it will be ‘super’ show quality. See similar questions...