Southwest Florida's #1 Electrostatic Painting Company
ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING
Electrostatic Painting is a unique painting procedure specially made for metal surfaces. In this process an electric charge is given to the paint and the object being painted, causing the paint to be drawn to the surface like a magnet to metal. This gives off little to no overspray and applies a even coat of paint to the entire surface. Below are the steps that have to be taken prior to painting. In this process all of these steps are critical to achieving a proper finished product.
SURFACE PREP
First and foremost the object being painted will the thoroughly sanded to guarantee good adhesion. Any areas with extreme rust, oxidation, or damage, will be resurfaced with a wire wheel. In some cases if the surface has extreme paint failure, it will be stripped with a chemical stripper. Every situation is different but these are some of the standard procedures used to get the substrate ready to be painted.
CLEANING
After the surface has been prepped, It will be thoroughly solvent cleaned to eliminate any contamination. Common solvents used in this stage are Lacquer thinner, Xylene, and sometimes chemical degreasers.
MASKING
Although Electrostatic Painting gives off minimal overspray, We always go the extra mile to make sure that no paint gets anywhere it is not supposed to. Before painting the surrounding areas will be extensively masked off. In this process we use Tape, Masking paper, Plastic, Drop cloths, Tarps, etc. Whatever it takes to protect all of the surroundings.