Powder Coating Color Catalog (RAL)
Browse the RAL range with matte, satin, gloss and texture finishes — and see which are house colors at no charge.
Explainer
How Powder Coating Works, Step by Step
From bare metal to a baked-on finish — here's exactly how APC prepares, coats and cures your parts.
Our Four Steps
1) Garnet blast for a clean, consistent surface profile. 2) Mask threads, bores and machined faces that must stay bare. 3) Electrostatically apply your color and finish. 4) Oven-cure so the powder flows into a hard, uniform shell. Because every step is in-house, adhesion is controlled from the start.
Why Prep Decides Everything
Around 90% of our parts are blasted first. A proper anchor profile is the single biggest factor in whether a finish lasts — it's why we don't skip or shortcut prep.
What You Get
- A durable, corrosion-resistant finish
- Even coverage, including edges
- A 2-year workmanship warranty
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps in powder coating?
Blast, mask, coat, cure — prep for adhesion, protect bare surfaces, apply powder, then bake it into a hard finish.
Why do you sandblast first?
Blasting creates the surface profile the coating needs to bond; it's why the finish lasts.
How long does the process take?
Standard turnaround is 7 business days, with rush available for up to +35%.
Is it baked in an oven?
Yes — curing in the oven is what turns the powder into a hard, durable shell.
Do you coat edges and hard-to-reach areas?
Yes — the electrostatic process wraps edges and recesses evenly.
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Powder Coating Cost Guide
What drives a powder coating quote: part size, prep, color, finish and turnaround — with our published minimums.
Powder Coating Finishes Guide
Matte, satin, gloss, textured, silver vein and copper vein — how each wears and where each belongs.
What You Get
Tell us the part, quantity, color and date — we'll quote it. Free estimate, 2-year workmanship warranty.