In this concluding feature in our series of refinishing themes we cover powder coating, a process widely employed in the restoration of our treasured vehicles. In the Dec/Jan 2022 edition of this hallowed publication (page 76) we covered ‘plating’, strangely there are many parallels between these two apparently dissimilar refinishing techniques. To obtain the full story, we visit the Heybridge, Essex premises of ‘Maldon Shotblasting and Powder Coating’, where owner Trevor Lodge shares his knowledge and experience with us.
WHAT IS POWDER COATING?
Powder coating resembles a conventional paint finish but is, in fact, a type of surface treatment thatsuitable for automotive applications such as suspension components subject to extreme conditions.
