Powder Coating vs. Liquid Coating

Production Paint Finishers can provide our customers with either liquid coating or powder coating.

There are factors that make one or the other more effective sometimes. Typically, the difference is customer preference and does not differ enough to matter.

Below is an example of Powder Coating vs. Liquid Coating:

	Powder Coating	Liquid Coating
	Durability Mar Resistant Corrosion Protection More single coat film thickness Environmentally friendly Covers well on fabricated sharp edges	Durability Mar Resistant Corrosion Protection Typically more aesthetically pleasing More color options More substrate options Shorter lead time on custom colors

	Doesn't mask well (i.e. Threads, tape dots, etc.) "Orange peel" Costly for small volumes/special colors Longer lead time to get special color powder from coating manufacturer	Environmental issues Lower single film thickness build