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E-Coat Top Coat

We have an advantage over many of our competitors in our finishing process. Using a single conveyor system, we're able to e-coat and topcoat components ranging in complexity from simple to complex.

When using an e-coat as part of a two-coat system, components are protected for more extended periods. Look at the images below. Using the slider, compare the e-coat perforations to the perforations without an e-coat.

Results of 500 Hours of a salt spray test on perforations that was e-coated Results of 500 Hours of a salt spray test on perforations that wasn't e-coated
Results of 1,000 Hours of a salt spray test on perforations that was e-coated Results of 1,000 Hours of a salt spray test on perforations that wasn't e-coated
Results of 1,500 Hours of a salt spray test on perforations that was e-coated Results of 1,500 Hours of a salt spray test on perforations that wasn't e-coated

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