Surface Prep

The most crucial step of any coating system. Poor surface preparation is the leading cause of coating failures. We take pride in knowing we start with a clean, uncontaminated base to coat over.

THERMAL DEGREASING / BURN-OFF

We have the ability to physically degrade previous coatings, grease, oil, etc with high temperature ovens. This not only saves time, but also some coatings require to take steel up to a certain temp in order to out-gas any hydrogen left behind.

Pressure Washing

Some specifications require that the surface Soluble Salts be below a certain threshold. This is because salt is contamination and will affect adhesion and longevity. This mostly depends on where your steel comes from, Over-sea and coastal areas naturally embed salt in steel surfaces.

Media Blasting

Surface preparation and cleanliness is the first step in preparation for any quality applied coating system. We always use silica-free media to prevent contamination in our coatings. We offer many different varieties of media such as Aluminum-Oxide, Steel Grit, Black Beauty, Crushed Glass or Garnet, Glass Bead or your specification call out.

Phosphating

From use as a primer to a stand alone coating. Phosphate coatings are used for corrosion resistance, lubricity, and as a foundation for other coating systems. This is a quick, but precision process requiring constant monitoring of the baths. Blasting and masking steps are also sometimes utilized during this process.

Also used as a standalone coating for rust prevention, typically paired with a rust inhibiting oil sealer.