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FAQ
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are some frequently asked questions: |
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| 1)
Can you powder coat over an existing powder
coated surface? |
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Yes
but this is not possible with stoved finishes. |
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| 2)
How long does it take? |
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Our
regular turn around is about 5 days but
we offer an express service of 24 hours
from reciept of items. |
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| 3)
Can I bring an item in and collect it on the
same day? |
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By
special arrangement, items that are delivered
by 8am can be collected by 4pm. |
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| 4)
What colours? |
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We
hold a broad spectrum of colours in stock,
however we can purchase colours to order.
Please look through our colour charts
for an idea of what is available. |
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| 5)
Maximum size? |
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Our
track oven can handle items upto 3m x
1.5m x 0.75m. |
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| 6)
How are jobs priced? |
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Jobs
are priced on a mixture of
size, quantity, condition of material,
treatment, weight, thickness etc. the type
of coating is also a significant factor. |
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| 7)
What are your terms & conditions? |
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We
use standard MFA terms. |
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| 8)
What is the difference between coatings? |
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Polyester
and polyurethane coatings are ideal for
exterior use whilst epoxy and epoxy polyester
are ideal for internal use with the latter
in both cases offering greater mechanical
wear resistance. |
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| 9)
Whats the difference between powder coating
and wet spray/stove enamelling? |
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Powder
coating offers a more durable and uniform
finish and is cheaper than wet paint
and is a single coat application. It
is more environmentally friendly that
wet paint as it uses no solvents and
offers powder recovery and recycling. |
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| 10)
Do you do masking? |
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Yes,
we can undertake most forms of masking.
We do not however do duel finishing. |
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| 11)
Do you coat small one off items such as bike
frames, wheels, garden furniture and radiators? |
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Yes,
we are always happy to carry out small
jobs like these although mostly you will
have to settle for a colour which we
already hold in stock. However, we hold
a vast range of colours and are sure
that you will find something you like. |
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| 12)
Do you do shot blasting and paint stripping? |
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These
are not services which we carry out in
house, however, if we are doing the powder
coating we can arrange for these services
to be undertaken. |
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| 13)
Can you collect and deliver items? |
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Yes,
we run a fleet of vehicles for
collections and deliveries, a service
for which there is a small charge. |
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