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Congratulations! You’ve decided to join the fastest growing segment in the finishing industry. With advances in technology, an ever-growing potential customer base, color choices galore, and information at your fingertips…..there’s no time like the present. Have you ever heard that a goal without action is simply a dream? Unfortunately for most, they simply don’t have the courage to take t... Read More »
I LOVE MAY!! The flowers and trees that survived the darkness of winter are blooming and displaying their brilliant colors. And why did they survive? Because they had strong roots. They had nourishment. They are indicative of the cycle of life and business – only the strong survive. Sunshine puts us in a good mood around the office and we decided this morning to make a very spec... Read More »
Our March 24th and 25th powder coating classes have SOLD OUT and we are still several weeks away. We are happy to announce that we have spoken to the hotel and were able to book a larger room, thus allowing us to add more students. Here’s what attendees will get: Here is what what you get: Friday class room training at a 4 star hotel in the Nashville, TN area. Friday training typical... Read More »
Shopping for powder coating equipment is worse than shopping for a new car. It seems like every day, someone new pops up with a slick new website and a Super Bowl worthy marketing campaign. “Tons of sizzle, but where is the steak” as my Grandad used to say. How can the average person determine who is real and established and who is trying to build discount equipment in their gara... Read More »
There’s an old saying in sales training that says, “The customer won’t always tell you everything”. It’s used to make a point to sales staff to learn to ask questions. In the world of powder coating, it seems that many at the top of the food chain have their own secrets. Although not a “rule” by any means, there seem to be a few commonalities amon... Read More »
Deciding to bring your powder coating in house is a big decision. In most cases, it’s completely justified. Having control of your own quality and lead times, nevertheless the money you can save on freight are simply bonuses. Once you calculate your cost to apply powder in house versus what you’re paying, it often becomes a case not of something you “want” to d... Read More »
The first step when starting any business is going to be defining the end result: Are you doing this as a hobby or as a true business? What are your monthly sales goals? There’s an old saying about not being able to make chicken salad out of….well, you know the rest. The point is, you always begin a business by envisioning the end of the business. What exactly does the end re... Read More »
The question often comes up about gas ovens versus electric ovens. I’m updating an older post on how to powder coat concerning a question I received from a powder coating class student. I thought it would be great to share here: “Hi Joey, i’ve been trying to figuring out a budget to start a new powder coating service of my own, i am stuc... Read More »
You gotta love the internet. It only seems like a short time ago that getting information on a subject required pain staking research. Reading books, devouring trade magazine, and speaking to industry experts. Today, a simple web search will pull up pages and pages of information on any subject. Bad thing is – misinformation is also abundant. I wanted to take a moment and try clari... Read More »
Another question from www.insidepowdercoating.com that might be of interest to some. Even though the question date was 2012, it still holds true here: Question: “I have a customer who wants motorcycle wheels masked and the inside done with a flat black, then he wants the whole wheel covered with a clear. I’ll do the black then remove the masking, here is my question, do I leave the... Read More »
What it takes to get started powder coating really depends on what your goals are. It’s quite possible to powder coat in your garage with hobby equipment and put an acceptable finish on your motorcycle frame, etc. It’s difficult, however, to turn that into a profitable powder coating business. It all comes down to what your definition of a successful powder coating business is. Do you ... Read More »
You can get a complete powder coating package. Each one of our powder coating packages includes a powder coating oven, a powder spray booth, a premium powder spray gun and comes with additional options based on your budget and requirements. Best of all, these all inclusive powder coating packages come with no hidden fees, lots of extras and fast lead times, so you will get all the equipment you ne... Read More »