Pigment-loaded thermoplastic or thermoset powder is electrostatically sprayed onto the part, then baked. The powder melts, flows, cures into a tough, glossy, color-fast skin. Reads as a uniform, deeply saturated paint — but harder than wet paint, more chip-resistant, and zero solvent.
Electrostatic spray of polymer powder (TGIC polyester, polyester-epoxy hybrid, urethane, or fluoropolymer) at ~80 kV onto a grounded part. Fluidized powder transfers via Coulomb attraction; thickness ~50–125 µm. Cure: 175–200 °C for 10–20 min in a batch oven (powder melts, crosslinks, flows level). Gloss level set by polymer chemistry — TGIC polyester reaches ≥85 GU at 60° (gloss-meter scale), the show-finish for outdoor architectural and recreation hardware. Color uniformity excellent; UV stability ranges from poor (epoxy) to outdoor-fade-resistant (super-durable polyester, fluoropolymer).
character — deep saturated color, hard glossy skin, slick, chip-resistant on impact.
SSPC / NACE surface-coating standards; manufacturer technical literature for the specific coating chemistry.
House vocabulary — terms ForMatter uses with intent.
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