After care
Avoid harsh chemicals and cleaners.
Harsh chemicals such as acids, carburetor or brake cleaner, fuels, brake fluid and Strong cleaning chemicals such as concetraded degreasers and wheel cleaners designed to remove brake dust Can all cause staining and/or damage to the powder coat. Any contact with these should be removed promptly. If a wheel cleaner is used be sure to read the directions as most will indicate a chemical to surface contact time and this should be followed.
Avoid prolonged exposure.
Even though powder coat is more durable and resilient than traditional paints, some things should be kept in mind when living with your newly coated item. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and the high temperatures found in racing or powersport applications can cause fading or discoloring of certain colors and metallics. As always reach out to us with any questions or concerns on this.
Cleaning.
In most cases a mild degreasing detergent such as dish soap and warm water or foaming glass cleaner is all that is needed along with a soft bristled brush and microfiber.
Clean your coated parts regularly.
Protection and touch up.
ceramic coatings can be used in most cases to help protect your newly coated surfaces from micro scratching and help ease the cleaning process. Again, there are many brands and options available so read the labels, check with a detail shop, or ask us about the products we recommend. Ceramic coating is offered in-house as an available option.
Touch ups of scratches and chips in some cases can be repaired without completely redoing your item. Some powders can be wet sanded and polished, there are touch up pens available from powder suppliers for some colors or an acrylic enamel can be used. It is always best to reach out to us and ask for advice prior to any DYI repairs.