Bumpers are both functional and aesthetic elements of cars. Thanks to powder coating technology, bumpers can be protected from rusting and chipping while maintaining their aesthetic value.
Are you curious as to the cost of getting your bumper powder coated? This article can help answer that question for you; while the process itself is relatively straightforward, the cost may differ depending on which company is used for powder coating services.
Cost of Materials
Powder coating is an environmentally-friendly alternative that provides long-term durability by resisting chipping, cracking, peeling and corrosion damage.
Furthermore, rust resistance makes powder coating less hazardous to our surroundings than wet paint finishes.
To achieve maximum results from powder coating, your workpiece must be properly prepared. Surface preparation methods may include masking, sandblasting or sandingblasting and will ultimately determine the cost of this process.
Price differences depend on the type of powder being used; standard epoxy powder tends to be less costly than urethane or fluoropolymer coatings, while its color will have an impactful influence.
If you want to reduce the costs associated with powder coating, considering doing it yourself could save money. A great way to start is with an Eastwood starter kit; they contain everything you need for starting this process from start-up videos all the way through completion.
Surface Preparation
Powder coatings are known for being rustproof, durable, and eco-friendly. Plus they’re easy to remove than paint and more resilient against cracking, chipping, or fading from UV exposure than regular paint does – making powder coating heavy- duty car parts like bumpers an excellent solution!
Before applying powder coating, however, the surface must first be properly prepared. Powder coating creates a seamless surface upon application; to get optimal results it must adhere to an undamaged material surface; therefore it is imperative that any rough spots or damaged areas are carefully sanded down prior to powder application. For this reason, any bare areas needing repair must first be addressed by thoroughly sanding any potential rough areas prior to powder application.
Powder coating costs are determined by both type and application method used; generally speaking, higher specific gravity powder provides more coverage; moreover, multiple coats can be applied if an item is sanded between each application – this process is known as transfer efficiency.
Powder Coating Process
Powder coating is a dry painting application process, with no liquids necessary. A special gun is used to spray powder onto an object which is grounded. Electrostatic charging allows it to adhere securely, before the object is put into a curing oven which provides heat for melting the material into an even coat.
This process offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional metal finishing methods. It eliminates hazardous chemical solvents and releases fewer volatile organic compounds into the air. Furthermore, this approach allows for more precise material application with lower overspray rates than spray painting applications.
Powder coating is also much faster than other finishing processes, reducing inventory holding times and speeding up shipping out times, helping manufacturers and finishing services save on long-term costs. Furthermore, overspray material from powder coating processes can be collected and recycled rather than being wasted away as garbage.
Final Cost
Numerous variables influence the cost of powder coating projects, from size of item and availability of clear coat to custom colors requested, surface preparation costs such as masking or sandblasting can add significantly. Powder coating specialists typically charge by square foot or linear foot with minimum charges and standard labor hourly rates that must also be considered when pricing out projects.
Powder coating may seem costly upfront, but in the long run it could end up saving you money as it provides a more durable finish that lasts longer than liquid paint.
Powder coating can be especially helpful for metal furniture pieces like chairs and tables as well as tires/rims/car components/wood surfaces – contact a local powder coating specialist to receive tailored price estimates for your project and make an informed decision whether this option is appropriate.