Wet Spray
High-performance wet paint finishes for industrial and engineering applications. At TMF – Total Metal Finishing Ltd, we provide industrial wet paint spraying for manufacturers, OEMs and engineering businesses across the UK — from one-off fabrications to large production batches.
Why Choose Wet Paint?
While powder coating is an excellent option for many applications, wet paint offers greater flexibility for certain projects. For many industrial applications, wet paint remains one of the most versatile and effective coating systems available.
- Components are too large for powder coating ovens
- A customer specifies a liquid paint system
- Multi-coat protective systems are required
- Future repairs or touch-ups may be needed
- High-build coatings are specified
- Specialist primers or topcoats are required
- Precise colour matching is important
Surface Preparation Comes First
A quality paint finish starts long before the first coat is applied. Preparing the surface correctly helps improve adhesion, corrosion resistance and the overall lifespan of the coating.
- Abrasive shot blasting
- Degreasing
- Rust removal
- Mill scale removal
- Surface conditioning
- Chemical cleaning
Industrial Paint Systems
No two projects are the same, which is why we work with a range of industrial paint systems to suit different environments and performance requirements. We also apply customer-specified coatings where particular performance or environmental requirements must be met.
- Epoxy coatings — excellent chemical resistance and corrosion protection for structural steel, engineering equipment, industrial machinery and process plant
- Polyurethane coatings — colour retention, UV resistance and weather protection for construction equipment, agricultural machinery, transport equipment and external steel fabrications
- Zinc-rich primers — additional corrosion protection in harsh operating environments
Professional Spray Application
Our experienced painters use both airless and air-assisted spray equipment, selecting the most appropriate method for the component and coating system. Every application is carefully controlled to ensure the coating performs as intended.
- Consistent film build
- Excellent coverage
- Efficient application
- Reduced overspray
- High-quality finishes
Multi-Coat Protective Systems
Many industrial coatings involve more than a single coat of paint. Each layer plays an important role in protecting the component and extending its service life.
- Surface preparation
- Primer
- Intermediate coat
- High-build protective coating
- Topcoat
- Clear protective finish where required
Built for Corrosion Protection
Our wet paint systems are designed to withstand demanding environments. We'll recommend the most suitable coating system based on where and how your product will be used.
- Moisture
- Industrial atmospheres
- Salt spray
- UV exposure
- Mechanical wear
- Chemical splash
- General weathering
Colour & Finish Options
We offer a wide range of colours and finishes to meet customer requirements. Whether you're matching existing branding or working to a specific project specification, we can provide the right finish.
- Standard RAL colours
- British Standard (BS) colours
- Customer colour matching
- Matt, satin and gloss
- Textured finishes
- Low-gloss industrial coatings
Quality Control
Every project is inspected throughout the finishing process to ensure a consistent, high-quality result. Our focus is simple – delivering coatings that perform as well as they look.
- Surface preparation
- Film thickness
- Visual finish
- Drying and curing
- Colour consistency
- Batch traceability
Components We Paint
Our facilities are equipped to handle both small precision components and large fabricated structures. We regularly apply industrial wet paint to structural steelwork, fabricated assemblies, stillages, cages, trolleys, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, rail components, OEM products, industrial plant and engineering fabrications.
Industries We Work With
TMF provides industrial wet paint spraying for customers across manufacturing, heavy engineering, construction, rail, defence, agriculture, utilities, energy, automotive, infrastructure and materials handling. Every industry has different performance and durability requirements, and we'll recommend a coating system to suit your application.
Complete Metal Finishing Under One Roof
Wet paint is just one part of our complete metal finishing service. We also offer industrial shot blasting, powder coating, electrophoretic deposition (E-Coat), metal spraying and surface preparation. Keeping everything in-house allows us to reduce handling, improve quality control and provide faster turnaround times.
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Talk to Our Team
Whether you need a single painted component or a complete production finishing solution, TMF has the experience and facilities to deliver a coating that's built to last. Contact our team today to discuss your project.
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