Powder coat formulated with a second polymer phase that pulls into a fine network of veins on cure — the surface reads as if hammered or stippled, even on a flat substrate. Used on machine tools, vintage-style appliances, lockboxes, equipment cases that want texture without sandblast prep. Reads as workshop-utilitarian.
Thermosetting powder (polyester or epoxy-polyester base) co-formulated with an incompatible second phase — silicone fluid or a higher-flow additive — that phase-separates during cure and pulls the molten film into a vein / hammertone network as the powder gels. Cure schedule similar to standard powder (175–200 °C, 10–20 min). Surface texture peaks 50–200 µm depending on formulation and substrate temperature. Hides minor surface defects beautifully — primary application is on cast / fabricated steel hardware where bead-blast prep is uneconomical. Color usually a metallic-flake silver / gold / copper to read 'hammered metal'; flat colors read as wrinkle-vein.
character — vein / hammered network, textured, hides surface defects, workshop-utilitarian register.
SSPC / NACE surface-coating standards; manufacturer technical literature for the specific coating chemistry.
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