From the workshop

Straight answers on coatings, surface prep and keeping metal looking good under the Highveld sun.

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Side by side: a technician powder coating a blue part in a booth, and a painter spraying wet red paint onto a panel

Powder coating vs. spray painting in South Africa: which survives the Highveld sun?

Electrostatic powder coating vs. wet spray paint for South African conditions. Why powder coating survives the Pretoria sun and saves thousands in maintenance.

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A rusted, peeling steel I-beam next to the same beam being sandblasted back to clean grey metal

Why sandblasting is crucial: the science of metal adhesion and anchor profiles

Why sandblasting is the most important step in powder coating. SA 2.5 standards, mill scale, anchor profiles and flash rust explained.

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Three stages of restoring an ornate security gate: scraping off rust, sandblasting to bare metal, and powder coating it black

How to restore rusted security gates, palisade fencing and metalwork in Pretoria

A professional guide to restoring rusted security gates, palisades and driveway gates in Pretoria with sandblasting and UV-stable powder coating.

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Four alloy wheels freshly powder coated in metallic pink on a workshop table

Alloy wheel powder coating: stripping, blasting, finishes and durability

A guide to alloy wheel powder coating in Pretoria. How chemical stripping, bead blasting and oven-cured powder restore damaged mag wheels.

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