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Who is Thresh99?

July 27, 2020 by pcnearme

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Enter–Thresh99. A man who believes the answer to that can be found in the dynamics behind the industry’s beginnings & that a woke generation of up & coming coaters could actually reshape the industry as we know it. Find out more when you join us in this episode to discuss his journey & what he sees for the future of powder coating.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow follow_button=”on” admin_label=”Podcast Follow” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_module=”18950″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”dbdb-itunes” url=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/powder-coater-podcast/id1521924245″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ff5e51″ custom_button=”on” follow_button=”on” url_new_window=”on”]dbdb-itunes[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”dbdb-spotify” url=”https://open.spotify.com/show/7FgCAAeRaThYLQ038qtkf2″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#7bb342″ custom_button=”on” follow_button=”on” url_new_window=”on”]dbdb-spotify[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”dbdb-soundcloud” url=”https://soundcloud.com/ross-scott-228377209″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fe3801″ follow_button=”on” url_new_window=”on”]dbdb-soundcloud[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default”][embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pNByiBYWfU[/embedyt][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Featured project outro” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”19380″]

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About us

RossKote is committed to sharing their experience in metal coatings, painting, and restoration so customers 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.

Join us. As we build a powder coating community online to share our passion for performance finishes by subscribing to RossKote’s Powder Coater Podcast

Connect with us. Comment below. What would you like to know more about? I love to answer everyday questions to the consumer market wants to know about powder coating.

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Introduction to the RossKote Powder Coater Podcast

July 13, 2020 by pcnearme

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Episode 1: Introduction to the podcast

Get ready to Level up your powder coater game!

This Podcast is about Building Community Around Powder Coating. RossKote’s Powder Coating Podcast interviews influencers in the industry and covers trending topics to the industry so powder coaters can effectively learn and grow their business.

In this episode, we are introduced to the dynamic husband and wife team called RossKote.

As the coater & the blogger team, Ross & Kim Scott each talk about what they want to accomplish with this podcast for powder coaters. Listen in as Kim shares a secret about whats she’s doing behind the scenes of their business and then Introduces her husband partner & powder coater. Ross talks about his humble beginnings shares his story of how he got into this line of work and the lessons he learned.

As mentioned in the podcast click the link below to get your free Rim Trends in Powder Coating Market Report.

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“A lot of our blog is about letting customers know about powder coating…that is…more or less against liquid coating. It’s a big segment & we’re trying to chip away at that.” Ross Scott

Another quote this time from Kim Scott the main writer for the blog talks about how they went about branding their company 3.5 years ago.

“We never tried to mimic anyone, we just crafted & created our own brand.” Kim Scott

We’d like to thank our supportive followers and fellow powder coaters out there I hope you’ve learned something new about your powder coating business. Please comment below, like, share, and subscribe to the Rosskote Podcast Channel.

If you have a topic you would like to discuss just email us at info@mauipowderworks.com

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You could be our next client. We feature special projects to inspire others. Our clients look to us to provide exceptional coatings that stand the test of time.

About us

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

Join us. As we build a powder coating community online to share our passion for performance finishes by subscribing to RossKote’s Powder Coater Podcast

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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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About us

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.

Join us. As we build a powder coating community online to share our passion for performance finishes by subscribing to RossKote’s Powder Coater Podcast

Connect with us. Comment below. What would you like to know more about? I love to answer everyday questions to the consumer market wants to know about powder coating.

MAUIPOWDERWORKS.COM
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Perfect Patina in Paradise

April 27, 2018 by pcnearme

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Introducing Patina Powder Coat©

Innovation is happening rapidly in the powder coating industry, from powders reaching new heights in durability and longevity to custom coater creatives. It’s an exciting time to be in this industry. With projected hi-growth into the second decade, you can expect powder coating to touch aspects of architecture, automotive and home goods like never before.

So it is with great pleasure that Maui Powder Works, a local powder coater serving all-islands, introduces a new twist on achieving a realistic patina copper effect to metal in a non-traditional way. We call it a patina simulation with powder coating or a non-living patina versus a living finish or an induced effect.

A heavily distressed patina effect to a resort side gate in Maui, Hawaii

Ross Scott, the owner of Maui Powder Works and his new line of distressed powder coating called Powder Effects© . He credits his outcome on working 15 years in furniture refinishing before getting into the metal coating business.

“Our patina effect is perfect from day one,” says Scott. “You no longer have to wait for aging to occur.” Achieving a perfect architectural effect immediately without waiting for change over time is important to the resort and luxury home markets. These high-end markets demand ready-made finishes but seek the quality of being environmentally friendly, meaning they are safe for people to be around. This appeal is an added bonus when most patina effects are created today using layers of harsh chemicals to encourage the same effect to metal.

There’s one more bonus…cost. Copper is a very expensive metal to use. We can achieve a similar effect using gates and railings made out of cheaper substrates, like aluminum and steel. It’s a win-win for the manufacturing and contracting market.

The effect itself can be modified to the buyers’ specs. With this unique proprietary process, different effects can be created. Similar to what you find in nature, the effect can range from simple distressing to heavily distressed, aged looks. Maui Powder Works can use different colors to create different effects, the sky’s the limit.

Read more on this about this location in a related article.

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About us

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

Join us. As we build a powder coating community online to share our passion for performance finishes by subscribing to RossKote’s Powder Coater Podcast

Top 10 facts about powder coating

March 6, 2018 by pcnearme

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How powder coating works

If you haven’t heard powder coating is a fast-growing industry. More and more people are coming to custom powder coaters to get their everyday metal projects done. Here are the top 10 facts on the process of powder coating and the most frequently asked questions about it.

1. WHY POWDER COAT? A powder coated finish offers superior scratch, impact and chemical resistance to metal, wood & even glass products.

2. WHAT ARE EVERYDAY USES? Powder coating is used in automotive, industrial applications for personal, residential & commercial metal projects.

3. WHAT CAN BE POWDER COATED? Everything from rims to railings, gate, furniture, lighting, fixtures, furnishings, venting, auto & mechanical parts – just to name a few.

4. WHICH METALS CAN BE COATED? Aluminum, Galvanized Steel, Stainless & Steel Alloys and some solid Cast Metals. Provided it can hold an electrostatic charge.

5. WHAT POWDERS ARE BEST? Although there are indoor powders, outdoor-rated powders like TGIC, Polyesters & Urethanes have the most functionality.

6. WHAT ARE FINISHES AVAILABLE? Smooth, textured, hammer tone and veins-just to name a few. Smooth finishes come in Super Mirror, Semi-Gloss, Satin & Matte.

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Top 10 Facts

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Get more even more specific answers on our FAQs page.

8. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CURE? Not that long, depending on the size & weight it can take as little as 30min. What’s important is that the powder ‘flow out’ during the curing process.

9. HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? Generally, metal coatings can last up to 10 years or longer depending on the environment, quality of coating & type of powder.

10. IS POWDER COATING SAFE? Yes, in fact, because of the low VOCs. When compared to liquid paint it is far safer for people & the environment.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”2020 blog wrap up” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”18725″]RossKote is committed to sharing their experience in metal coatings, painting, and restoration so customers 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.

Join us. As we build a powder coating community online to share our passion for performance finishes by subscribing to RossKote’s Powder Coater Podcast

How do you maintain your powder coated metal parts or rims?

February 19, 2018 by pcnearme

Simple care instructions after your rims and metal parts come back from powder coating.

Use these basic steps to care for your rims after they have been powder coated.

You’ve just picked up your parts from the powder coater and put your bike or car together for a sweet ride this weekend but forgot to ask this important question from your custom coater.

How do you maintain your powder coated metal?

There are several ways to protect your powder coated project especially from the elements over time.

First off, some info on the powders themselves. Powder coating powders come in all ratings and types like TGIC, polyurethanes, polyesters, and hybrids.

There are many colors and styles including smooth, textured, hammer-tone, metallic, translucent & illusion. Learn more on the different powder colors and their specific applications.

The care and maintenance of powder coating should be very little especially if it was done by quality custom coater.

However, if that leaves you feeling a little unsettled this list of safe cleaning products will make you feel better about the care and maintenance of your metal project.

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1. 1. 1. General Clean– use mild soap and water, preferably phosphate free.
    2. Deep Clean– use Simple Green or orange based cleaner that is diluted according to label instructions
    3. Protect Daily– use an emollient like WD-40 to protect it from grime or dirt build up in between cleanings
    4. Lasting Finish– use an automotive spray-on sealer for waterproofing

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

Join us. As we build a powder coating community online to share our passion for performance finishes by subscribing to RossKote’s Powder Coater Podcast