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The Silent Saboteur: How Substrate Issues Cause Powder Coating Flow-Out Problems (And How to Fix Them)
You’ve dialed in your powder formula. Your curing oven profile is textbook perfect. Your application team is experienced. Yet, maddeningly, that final coated surface still shows subtle ripples, bumps, or an uneven texture – classic flow-out (or leveling) defects, often called “orange peel.” While powder chemistry and curing often take the blame, a frequently overlooked culprit lurks beneath the surface: the substrate itself. Getting the foundation wrong sabotages even the best powder coating efforts. Why Substrate Quality is Non-Negotiable forRead More …
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