February, 2026

If you’ve spent time in powder coating, you’ve seen it: that bumpy, uneven texture that looks just like an orange peel. It ruins aesthetics, hurts perceived quality, and often forces costly reworks. Worse, many operators chase the wrong fixes—blaming powder quality, gun settings, or oven temperature—while missing the real, often-hidden triggers.   This guide skips generic introductions to powder coating and dives straight into actionable, shop-tested causes and solutions for orange peel defects. We focus on what actually happens onRead More …

If you work with powder coatings, you know the end goal: a flawless, durable, and aesthetically perfect finish. You’ve dialed in your pretreatment, your gun settings are on point, and your cure schedule is precise. Yet sometimes, the coating still presents issues—orange peel texture, poor edge coverage, or inconsistent gloss. The culprit often lies not in the obvious, but in a fundamental, invisible force: surface tension. While often overlooked in favor of more talked-about parameters, understanding and controlling surface tension isRead More …

For many, the appeal of powder coating lies in its robust, durable finish, often associated with layers measuring 60-80 microns or more. However, a significant and growing segment of the industry is focused on doing the opposite: applying less. Thin-film powder coatings, typically defined as layers between 30-60 microns, represent a sophisticated balancing act. They deliver the well-known benefits of powder—superior mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and environmental advantages—while meeting demands for finer detail, tighter tolerances, and material efficiency. This isn’tRead More …