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nostalgic seafood restaurant revitalizes exterior of Pearlridge Mall

July 22, 2019 by pcnearme

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Restaurant Railing Project Aiea, Hawaii

Ah-hoy Diners!

Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill at Pearlridge takes you back to the simple life in Hawaii but that’s not what makes this restaurant famous. What does is their amazing selection of seafood caught daily to impress locals and visitors alike.

So when it came to updating the outside railing to accommodate patronage better, they sought the simplicity in a dynamic railing system from one of the top fabricators in the state. Stanford Yacht Tenders took its extensive background in marine and vessel builds to give a safe harbor feel to the land-based mall exterior.

Leaving the top rail a natural wood, the powder-coated railing project is traditional in design with a dark bronze two coat powder coating system by Maui Powder Works | Powder Coating Hawaii. Threaded steel completes the yacht-ie appeal.Additionally, beautifully crafted metal fish flank either side of the main entrance to entice the diner of what’s to be found inside! The freshest fish found in Hawaii.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”MPW Blog Form Mobile” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ global_module=”12659″ saved_tabs=”all”]
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Maui Meets The Sun

July 13, 2019 by pcnearme

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DKIST Solar Telescope Aperture
Haleakala, Maui

In honor of total solar eclipse over Argentina and Chile on July 2, 2019, we thought we’d share our DKIST National Solar Observatory aperture project. Located on Haleakala which means House of the Sun in Hawaiian.

Although not very old, DKIST solar telescope aperture, part of the space telescope, was suffering from premature decay in the form of severe erosion to its exposed surface metals.

Tethering the Sun

Even the hero-god Maui, who lassoed the sun’s rays, would approve of what we accomplished in a matter of a couple of weeks.

Maui tethers the sun photo credit: http://www.incrediblestoriespodcast.com

That’s when observatory scientists reach out to us for help. They wanted to know if there was a coating tough enough to withstand the sun’s harsh rays. Because of its mixed metal fabrication containing brass, copper, and aluminum the thin aerospace paint which was applied before installation wasn’t holding up.

Needless to say, when it comes to saving the world rest assured these scientists did their homework when they chose Tiger Drylac Super Durable 061/80079 (Black Anodized Effect) It worked well and met their optical and absorption requirements(it gets hot around a giant piece of glass pointing at the sun)

The pieces were dissembled into three 15ft arched segments which were loaded into our blast facility. After abrasive blasting, each one had to be carefully handled and moved for each phase of the 5-stage restoration process. To meet the minimum finish requirements the DKIST Team needed we used Tiger’s Dryprotector Primer. Its superior adherence and moisture protection. It was key to the whole application process.

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Muscle the hustle

Here at the Maui Powder Works shop, we’ve been debating if our new slogan should be

Powder Coating: Saving one planet at a time!

No joke when I asked about looking for asteroids to hit the earth anytime soon the lead scientist said, “…its the CMEs from the sun we have to worry about.” Yikes! TMI

This was an all hands on deck effort for all involved. A shout of appreciation goes to our rep Sandra Kresz at Tiger Drylac for all the hustle she put in to get us samples to us quickly for testing and answered any technical questions immediately.

Please, no negative comments on telescopes in Hawaii.

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The project highlights

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Applying Dryprotector

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Applying the color coat

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Finished product

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During installation

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Completed project

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iconic kaanapali restaurant gets an update

July 13, 2019 by pcnearme

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Leilani’s Restaurant, Kaanapali, Maui

In the spring of 2018, Leilani’s restaurant a favorite of both tourists and locals renovated their upstairs dining space with new surfaces, fixtures, and metalwork. The contractor, Honolulu Builders was poised to bring the vision together for the island to enjoy again. Now this new well-designed ohana style dining space captures a refreshed theme without losing its original welcoming appeal they are known for.

New railings are just the latest updates to this popular restaurant in Kaanapali. Located in picturesque West Maui. It’s a must-see!

The project included custom powder coated railings, enclosures, and handrails spanning up to 20 feet in length. Fabricated by local welders using substrates from aluminum to hard steel, The custom pieces included both curved, jogged and staggard for both functionality and a unique island look.

To keep a lasting beauty over time an AAMA 2604 compliant coating system was chosen. The two-coat application consisted of a primer zinc coating before the final color coat. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://mauipowderworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/leilanis.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.26.1″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”MPW Blog Form Mobile” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ global_module=”12659″ saved_tabs=”all”]
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Powder Coating Confidential: How to avoid problems with your powder coater

July 20, 2018 by pcnearme

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Troubleshooting is the most overlooked aspect of powder coating

Going over what your getting is important as much as what to go over when working with a powder coater. The most overlooked aspect of powder coating is knowing the level of restoration you’re going to get for that perfect powder coat finish.

When going to your local coater be sure to ask how they go about restoring your project. Most quality custom coaters use a 5-stage restoration process to make sure your project gets done right. When you’re working on your prized or sentimental project it’s important to know that you’re getting it done right so be sure ask so you know what you’re getting into because restoration can be expensive and time-consuming.

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1. Stripping is a chemical process using a compound called methylene chloride which activates the paint to bubble up and pull away from the surface to be removed with an abrasive tool like steel brush, steel wool or paint scraper.

2. Blasting through a pressure pot at a high psi(air pressure) and is next to help remove the excess paint left over from stripping and raise the metal surface to bond better to the new coating. There are few different kinds of media available which when combined with pressurized air become the ideal dry prep

3. Metal Prep Wash should be used especially when older metal or grimy parts are being done. There are (alkaline) salt remover solutions and acid-based solutions depending on the type of metal being powder coated. They help in removing extra fine debris and mil-scale rust or corrosion not seen by the naked eye.

4. Powder Coat & Curing is by where the metal is electrically charged to attract the powder particles then baked at temperatures not exceeding 500 degrees with specific time limits. When the powder is cured it means that the powder has bonded together(flowed out) and fully harden when the metal cools

5. Inspection is the very last step to ensure that the finish is lacking cross-contamination and other surface issues like outgassing, peeling, and fish-eye which can be common issues in restoration. Be sure to go over your project with you powder coater at the time of pick up.

A final note: To help customers search for quality coatings there are powder coater member groups which custom coaters can be affiliated. One of them is called the Powder Coating Institute (PCI). A hallmark of PCI is their Powder Coated Tough Mark. It is used by coaters and manufacturers to make consumers aware that their products are finished with this environmentally friendly process.

PCI Gold -Since 2017

For a simple directory, search nationally by going to Powder Coating Near Me. Those needing powder coating services can search this directory for coaters in their area who are committed to providing a certain types of specialty.

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RossKote is committed to sharing their experience in metal coatings, painting, and restoration so customers & powder coaters can navigate the process of powder coating and make the best choices for getting their projects done.

RossKote regularly contributes helpful videos on his blog and YouTube channel.

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Restaurant Railing Project Aiea, Hawaii

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DKIST Solar Telescope Aperture Haleakala, Maui

Tethering the Sun

Muscle the hustle

The project highlights

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Leilani’s Restaurant, Kaanapali, Maui

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Troubleshooting is the most overlooked aspect of powder coating

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DKIST Solar Telescope Aperture
Haleakala, Maui