Pretreatment for Painting & Powder Coating

Using pretreatment chemicals is essential for ensuring the performance and longevity of painted metal surfaces.
Substrate post-Troy pretreatment, pre-powder coating.

Pretreatment Chemicals for Painting and Powder Coating

Pretreatment chemicals are essential for removing organic and inorganic contaminants such as oils, greases, rust, and metal fines. They deposit a conversion coating that enhances the adhesion and durability of the topcoat, leading to increased productivity and reduced operating costs.

Benefits of Our Pretreatment Chemicals

Our concentrated chemistries ensure top-tier durability and corrosion resistance, meeting the highest expectations.

Lowering of total operating costs

Reduction of environmental impact: Koolblue™

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Application of pretreatment chemicals in a spray wand surface finishing process.

Types of Pretreatment Chemicals

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Alkaline Cleaners

Chemicals that effectively remove organic soils, including oils, greases, coolants, and other metalworking fluids.

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Acid Cleaners

Chemicals that are used to remove inorganic soils, including rust, weld smut, metal fines, dust, and more.

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Conversion Coatings

Acid-based chemicals that create a coating on metal surfaces, improving the adhesion of liquid and powder paints while offering extra corrosion protection.

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Rust Preventatives

Products that prevent rust and corrosion by forming a protective barrier against moisture and oxygen.

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Sealers

Functions as a short term rust inhibitor and/or paint adhesion promoter.

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Descalers

Chemicals designed to remove scale buildup on metal surfaces, including production parts and wash tanks.

Our concentrated chemistries excel in various manufacturing environments, including recirculating, spray wand, and immersion applications.

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