Powder Coating
At Sweeney Sherlock, we have over 30 years of experience & specialise in Powder Coating for all types of businesses, infrastructures and fabrications, whether it’s for internal or external use. Our services are available in Birmingham and we can cater for the whole of the UK.
We provide a fast turnaround service to big and small businesses and we use industry-leading spray technology and high-quality powder to ensure a professional finish and vibrant, durable and resilient colour.
LARGE POWDER COATING OVEN
We can cater for large powder coating fabrications. We have one of the biggest powder coating ovens in the UK which is 8 meters long, 3 meters high & 3 meters wide. This means we are able to perform powder coating for all projects, no matter how big or how small. We can cater for large powder coating fabrications.
One of our largest jobs was a stage prop for Nikki Minaj at the MTV EMAs, Read about that job in our blog: Nicki Minaj’s Crown at the EMAs This shows we are able to offer powder coating for concert fabrications as well as exhibition fabrications and coating. Below is the video from the MTV EMAs with the finished powder coated product on show.
We don’t just provide powder coating services in Birmingham. You won’t need to look too far to see our successful projects across the Midlands and beyond.
WHAT IS POWDER COATING?
It is a coating process which involves applying a high-pigment powder to a metalwork surface. Once the powder is applied, the metalwork is cured under heat in a built-for-purpose oven which results in a durable and long lasting finish.
Powder Coating Steps
Metalwork Refurbishment & Alloy Wheel Powder Coating, is a process that needs careful preparation. Our expert technicians have perfected the process to produce some of the most flawless and impressive results for our clients in Birmingham and across the Midlands.
The process involves a few different steps in order to gain a high-shine and durable finish.
Bead or shot blasting
This is a process of removing the old paintjob on the surface of the metal. We begin your refurbishment project by blasting very fine beads at the surface of your alloy wheels, antique furniture, or other metalwork to cause a surface-level exfoliation of old paint.
This high-pressure method strips the outdated and faded paint away to leave the bare metal beneath.
Stripping paintwork
Stripping old paintwork involves submerging the metalwork in an industry-specialist chemical, removing the old paintwork without damaging the metal surface beneath. This can sometimes be combined with shot blasting, depending on how stubborn your old paintjob was and how we will secure the best results for your project.
Priming
We then prime the metalwork surface to ensure that the powder is able to adhere to the surface before we fuse it on top. This brings us on to the very popular method of changing the colour of your vehicle and the next step to our process.
Coating
Powder coating involves applying a high-pigment powder to the primed metalwork surface. We have many different colours of powder for you to choose from, but if you don’t see the colour you’d like at our garage then we will gladly order this in for you.
Once the coloured powder is applied and confirmed by you, we will then place the metalwork in one of our built-for-purpose ovens. We have different sizes of ovens, so whether we need to bake large scooter and classic car parts or just alloy wheel refurbishments, we can accommodate this.
Sealed and polish
The coating is fused onto the top of the metalwork, baked on by the high-intensity heat of our ovens. We then apply the polish to seal the colour and really bring its vibrancy to life. This not only results in a vivid and flawless colouring, but also a high-shine finish.
We provide all manner of metalwork refurbishment:
- Classic Cars refurbishment
- Scooters & Refurbishment, including Vespa & Lambretta
- Antique metalwork renovation
- Motorcycle repainting
At Sweeney Sherlock, we provide the highest quality finishes and customer service for our clients, and we have gained an exemplary reputation within Birmingham. To receive our expert advice and the services of our technicians, Contact Us today or call us on 0121 753 0960.
WHY USE POWDER COATING AS A FINISH?
Powder coating guarantees a high quality, durable and harder finish that lasts longer compared to other repainting methods. This process results in a shiny finish which is resistant to moisture, UV, abrasion and corrosion or scratchings and damages.
It is also a sustainable and eco-friendly solution because it produces little waste, no solvents and no air pollution.
APPLICATIONS & MARKETS THAT USE POWDER COATERS
Powder Coating is being used in a wide range of markets & applications such as:
- Automotive
- Construction
- Architecture & Building
- Furniture & Appliances snd many more
COLOURS & FINISH
Polyester and epoxy polyester powder coating
We hold an exhaustive range of colours & finishes in stock in order to suit your requirements.
Finishes:
- Smooth polyester finishes
- Textured finishes
- Ripple finishes hammer
- Leatherette
All gloss levels:
- Matt
- Satin
- High gloss
We have a vast range of colours to choose from and if we don’t already stock your preferred colour we can order it in.
POWDER COATING SPECIALISTS
We provide our services for both indoor and outdoor fixtures, ensuring that everyone will benefit from our high-quality and bold powder coating:
- Durable finish, sealed against road salts
- Variety colours
- Experts Alloy Wheel Refurbishment
- Cost-effective service
- 1 Year Guarantee
PROJECTS – OUR WORK
We have worked in several projects in Birmingham and the rest of the UK. One of the biggest was a massive stage prop – a gold crown for Nicki Minaj’s performance at the MTV EMAs. Learn more about our powder coating projects and see what we can do for you.
Businesses we have worked with are:
- Millennium Point Think Tank
- The Waterfront Merry Hill
- Coventry City Football Ground
- The Ricoh Arena
- The Bull Ring Shopping Centre
- The Car Phone Warehouse
- Greggs
- Marks & Spencer
- Starbucks
Our gallery showcases lots of images from our powder coating work.
GET IN TOUCH
Offering the best powder coating service is a promise to all of our customers, so regardless of your business needs and whether large order or small, we can help!
For further info and in order to receive an initial quote, contact us today or call us directly on 0121 753 0960 to speak to a member of our team.