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Metal finishing blog
Technical guides, process explainers and practical advice from the team at Total Metal Finishings Ltd.
E-Coating
Guides and insights on electrophoretic deposition (EPD), e-coat paint systems and how e-coating protects metal components.
View all e-coating articlesPowder Coating vs E-Coat
# Powder Coating vs E-Coat – Is there a winner?
Read powder coating vs e-coat E-CoatingOur E-Coating Process – Start-to-Finish
# Our E-coating process – start to finish
Read our e-coating process – start-to-finish E-CoatingWhere can you get an e-coating UK service?
If you are in need of an expert E-coating UK service, then look no further than Total Metal Finishings. As experienced suppliers of UK industrial finishes, w…
Read where can you get an e-coating uk service? E-CoatingEverything you need to know about electrophoretic coating
Electrophoretic coating is a popular coating service that can be used on components within a wide range of sectors. Here at Total Metal Finishings, we are on…
Read everything you need to know about electrophoretic coating E-Coating5 reasons to use e-coating treatments
E-coating treatments are popular for all sorts of projects worldwide. Protective and decorative finishes are used in lots of different industries and dependi…
Read 5 reasons to use e-coating treatments E-CoatingSo, what is E-Coat Paint and its process?
E-coat paint, also known as Electrophoretic Painting, Electrocoating, and Electropainting, is a high-tech process that has been developed over the last fift…
Read so, what is e-coat paint and its process? E-CoatingThe e-coating process – Quality and accuracy every time
Total Metal Finishings are one of the country’s leading e-coat suppliers and can proudly facilitate a wide range of projects to undergo the e-coating process…
Read the e-coating process – quality and accuracy every time E-CoatingTotal Metal Finishings – Choosing us to fulfil your e-coating requirements
If you are looking for e-coating services then look no further than Total Metal Finishings. As one of the country’s leading e-coating companies, we have got …
Read total metal finishings – choosing us to fulfil your e-coating requirements E-CoatingGiving your project an e-coat finish at Total Metal Finishings
Total Metal Finishings are one of the country’s leading e-coat companies, offering this popular finishing service to a wide range of projects and application…
Read giving your project an e-coat finish at total metal finishings E-CoatingThe benefits of e-coating
Here at Total Metal Finishings, we are proud to be one of the country’s leading e-coating suppliers and with decades of experience under our belts, can make …
Read the benefits of e-coatingMetal Finishing
Advice from our metal finishers on choosing between coating processes, surface preparation and getting the best protective finish for your parts.
View all metal finishing articlesMetal Spraying
Thermal spray aluminium and zinc coatings explained — how metal spraying protects components, how it compares to galvanising and where it adds value.
View all metal spraying articlesDo Surface Coatings add Value to your Products?
Untreated metal is nowhere to be seen nowadays in finished products — but why? We look at the ways a surface coating adds real value to what you are selling.
Read do surface coatings add value to your products? Metal SprayingHow our Thermal Spray Aluminium coating can improve the quality of your finished product
If you are after a heavy-duty, highly protective finish, look no further than our thermal spray aluminium coating service.
Read how our thermal spray aluminium coating can improve the quality of your finished product Metal SprayingMetal Spraying Companies | Getting The Job Done Properly
Cutting corners on the finishing touches undermines the time, effort and money put into a project. Why metal spraying is best left to the experts.
Read metal spraying companies | getting the job done properly Metal SprayingMetal Spraying Services | Catering For All Different Work Sectors
We understand the importance of quality and durability when it comes to adding that finishing touch to your project — across construction, rail and automotive.
Read metal spraying services | catering for all different work sectorsPaint Spraying
Wet spray painting insight — booth capacity, paint systems and how wet paint fits alongside the rest of our metal finishing processes.
View all paint spraying articlesPaint vs Powder Coating – Which is Best for your Needs?
When looking at wet paint vs powder coating for a surface coating to provide lasting protection and a cosmetic finish, both processes are commonly chosen as an effective and affordable finish.
Read paint vs powder coating – which is best for your needs? Paint SprayingDo Surface Coatings add Value to your Products?
Untreated metal is nowhere to be seen nowadays in finished products — but why? We look at the ways a surface coating adds real value to what you are selling.
Read do surface coatings add value to your products? Paint SprayingWhy we are one of the Leading Wet Paint Companies in the Midlands
Distinguishing between wet paint companies can be complicated. Here are the key facilities that make us the best choice for a complete metal finishing package.
Read why we are one of the leading wet paint companies in the midlandsPowder Coating
Powder coating explained — costs, colours, our automated line, surface preparation and how powder compares to galvanising, wet paint and e-coat.
View all powder coating articlesPaint vs Powder Coating – Which is Best for your Needs?
When looking at wet paint vs powder coating for a surface coating to provide lasting protection and a cosmetic finish, both processes are commonly chosen as an effective and affordable finish.
Read paint vs powder coating – which is best for your needs? Powder CoatingHow Do We Work Out Our Powder Coating Cost?
One of the questions we get asked a lot is how much will powder coating cost? Here are the key factors that influence the price when we process your parts.
Read how do we work out our powder coating cost? Powder CoatingOur Automated Powder Coating Service – Start to Finish
A step-by-step look at our automated powder coating service and what your products go through before being packaged and sent back to you.
Read our automated powder coating service – start to finish Powder CoatingUsing Powder Coating as an Environmental Alternative to Galvanisation
Comparing powder coating and galvanising for components exposed to the elements — and why powder is the more environmentally friendly option.
Read using powder coating as an environmental alternative to galvanisation Powder CoatingShot Blasting and Powder Coating – A Winning Combination?
A finish is only as good as its preparation. Here’s why having shot blasting and powder coating delivered together on one site benefits your business.
Read shot blasting and powder coating – a winning combination? Powder CoatingPowder Coating Paints | Elephant Bike Case Study
How our anti-corrosion powder coating has given over 1,500 refurbished Royal Mail bicycles a new lease of life for the Krizevac Elephant Bike project.
Read powder coating paints | elephant bike case study Powder CoatingUK Powder Coating Specialists | High Quality Powder Coating Services
Over forty years of experience and continued investment in our facilities make us trusted UK powder coating specialists for projects of all shapes and sizes.
Read uk powder coating specialists | high quality powder coating services Powder CoatingWhat is Powder Coating and Why Use It?
Powder coating explained — a dry metal finishing process offering high performance, environmental benefits, fast turnaround and a huge colour selection.
Read what is powder coating and why use it?Shot Blasting
Shot blasting explained — our booths and automatic machine, surface profiles, blast cleaning grades and how blasting prepares steel for paint and powder.
View all shot blasting articlesShot Blast Cleaning | Optimising Industrial Finishes
Shot blast cleaning explained — how abrasive blasting removes rust, scale and old coatings to give your finish the surface it needs.
Read shot blast cleaning | optimising industrial finishes Shot BlastingShot Blasting Equipment | Providing High Quality Pre-Treatments
A look at our shot blasting equipment — large manual booths up to 7m x 5m, an automatic blast machine and surface profiles of 40-60 microns.
Read shot blasting equipment | providing high quality pre-treatments Shot BlastingIndustrial Shot Blasting – Removing Unwanted Rust and Scale
Industrial shot blasting removes rust, scale and engrained coatings, leaving a clean surface ready for powder, paint, e-coat or metal spray.
Read industrial shot blasting – removing unwanted rust and scale Shot BlastingShot Blasting Service | The Perfect Way To Prepare Your Surface
Our shot blasting service prepares steel for paint and powder adhesion, with components sprayed within four hours to prevent oxidisation.
Read shot blasting service | the perfect way to prepare your surfacePre-Treatment
Surface preparation insight — shot blasting, iron phosphate and zinc phosphate conversion coatings, and why pre-treatment makes or breaks a finish.
View all pre-treatment articlesHow Shot Blasting Can Improve the Finish of a Product
The key factors we look at when deciding whether your parts need shot blasting before paint spraying or powder coating.
Read how shot blasting can improve the finish of a product Pre-TreatmentZinc Phosphate Pre-Treatments
How zinc phosphate conversion coatings improve adhesion and corrosion resistance, particularly when combined with e-coating for automotive components.
Read zinc phosphate pre-treatments Pre-TreatmentUsing Iron Phosphate as a Pre-Treatment Method
Iron phosphate conversion coating explained — how it forms, the finish it leaves and the salt spray resistance it delivers ahead of powder coating.
Read using iron phosphate as a pre-treatment method