Why Choose Electrostatic Painting?

Expert Electrostatic Painting for the Best Finish

At Electro Painting and Refurbishing, Inc, we focus on electrostatic painting, an efficient method for applying a durable, smooth, and consistent finish to metal surfaces. It’s important to note that electrostatic painting is distinct from electroplating; while we do not provide electroplating services, we can help refer you to the right resources if needed. If you seek a long-lasting, high-quality paint finish for your metal surfaces, our electrostatic painting services are the ideal choice.

Electrostatic painting should not be confused with electroplating. Compared the two processes below.

Many industries require metal coatings for protection, durability, and aesthetics. At EPR, we don't provide electroplating, but we do offer high-quality, durable, OEM-equivalent paint coating with electrostatic finishes. For most jobs, this can be completed on-site, and we work in many commercial, industrial, and residential settings, providing a new look for your metal surfaces.

Are you interested in enhancing your metal surfaces with electrostatic painting? Contact us for a free quote and personalized guidance.

Benefits of Electrostatic Painting

Selecting the right metal finishing method is vital for protecting and beautifying your assets. Here are the benefits of going with electrostatic painting for your metal surfaces:

• Superior Finish: Smooth, factory-like finish on metal surfaces
• Highly Durable: Excellent protection against rust, corrosion, and wear
• Minimal Overspray: Precision application to save time and reduce waste
• On-Site Application: Service at your location, eliminating the need to transport bulky items.

Electrostatic painting provides excellent adhesion, even coverage, and long-lasting durability. It's a versatile solution that can revitalize old equipment or create stunning finishes for new installations. Watch the video below to learn more about our process.

Why Choose EPR

At EPR, we're dedicated to delivering outstanding results on every project. Here's what makes us unique:

• EPR locations in multiple states cover the majority of the USA with lower travel costs than our competitors
• All painters are local, full-time EPR employees
• Local staff trained in-house for consistent quality
• Quality services backed by years of experience
• Full insurance coverage for liability, auto, and workers' compensation
• The only electrostatic painting company with a full-time technical director
• Free quotes
• Eco-friendly practices, including solvent recycling
• In-house custom color matching capabilities
• Serving customers nationwide since 1999
• Color and fade warranties available for up to 20 years

We've been serving businesses across the country for over two decades, blending local expertise with national resources. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction shines through in every project we undertake.

Contact Us

Are you ready to experience the advantages of electrostatic painting for your business? We're here to guide you through the transition from electroplating to a more efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution. Our team is prepared to answer your questions, provide a detailed quote, and explain how electrostatic painting can benefit your specific needs.

Upgrade your metal finishes. Contact us today to learn how EPR can improve your metal surfaces with our advanced electrostatic painting services.

Electrostatic Process

During electrostatic painting, electrically charged paint particles are attracted to a metal surface, ensuring a smooth, uniform coat with minimal overspray and minimal paint usage. High-performance paints can cost over $500 per gallon, and using the electrostatic painting uses approximately half of the paint of other spray treatments. We pass these savings on to you. For metal painting, electrostatic paint is perfect for storefronts, metal furniture, railings, lockers, fences, and machinery. The paint is highly durable, resistant to corrosion, and provides a uniform and near-factory finish. Most projects are completed on-site.

Powder

The process materials used in manufacturing powder are hazardous waste. The surface preparation typically used and required before powder coating can be applied creates a hazardous waste. A considerable amount of energy is required to heat and melt the powder, then dry the liquid at over 400 degrees for about 15 minutes per load in a batch oven. (Non-metal items can’t be powder coated for this reason) Even more heat and energy is required when using a continuous conveyor process. That’s a lot of energy. Powder coated products can also be under or over cured. Under curing can lead to a soft, easily marrable and weak coating. Over curing can make the coating brittle. Tolerances can be affected by building the powder coating material too heavy. Colors are generally limited with powder coaters, unless there are large quantities. Because powder requires an oven, the coating can only be used in a shop environment and cannot be applied at the job site

Liquid Paints

As stated above, several of the 2 component coatings EPR applies, have solvents which are vegetable oil based, a sustainable resource which also helps our US farmers. Once the unused paint is completely cured, it is inert and can be sent to landfill with no hazardous waste being generated.

The typical preparation process used for liquid coatings over previously painted products are hand sanding the surface being painted and cleaning with a citrus-based cleaner made from peel oil, a byproduct of the concentrated citrus juice industry.

The 2 component paints used by EPR don’t require heat to “bake” or cure, so metal or non-metal items can be painted. The chemistry used when both components are mixed allow the paint to cure slightly faster with warmer temperatures (over 75 degrees F), or slightly slower with cooler temperatures (45 – 70 degrees F) and are available in nearly any color or finish. This chemistry makes for a versatile system. Most of these paints can be applied at the job site electrostatically or in an EPR paint shop.

Since the paints EPR typically uses are high solid, low VOC coatings, the amount of paint needed is minimal. Usually a minimum or 1.5 – 2 mils film thickness is required for optimal performance properties, and not affect any tolerances for openings, even with multiple coats.

There have been great strides in making liquid paints more environmentally friendly in recent years, and all of us at EPR hope we have helped clear up some misunderstandings regarding liquid paint versus powder paint coatings.