Freshly fallen snow looks beautiful, but prolonged exposure to it can damage your cars under carriage and wheels. Gateway Powder Coating, the St. Louis area’s leader in metal resurfacing, recommends protecting your car's look with powder coating. These powder treatments are less expensive and more durable than traditional paint, meaning you don’t have to break the bank to keep your car looking its best. Even if your car is already showing signs of rust or flaking of current paint, Gateway Powder Coating offers sandblasting services that will restore your metal and make your powder coating last even longer.

Sometimes referred to as dry painting, powder coating is a method of finishing objects by applying dry paint particles with an electrostatic charge. The process is considered safer and more efficient than applying wet paint because powder coating materials do not contain many of the harmful compounds found in wet paint, and powder coating dries very quickly. Gateway Powder Coating uses a state-of-the-art oven measuring 8’x10’x20’ to bake powder coated items. This process melts the powder, fusing it with the metal surface. As soon as the item cools, the process is completed. There’s no need to wait for wet paint to dry and cure.

Powder coating metal objects protects the surface from moisture, heat, and other damage. Your car is exposed to all of these elements throughout the year. Even if you keep your car in a garage during the winter, your car is still exposed to snow, ice, and de-icing chemicals while you’re driving. Constant exposure to these winter conditions can result in damage to your car’s finish, both on the body and the wheels. Fortunately, Gateway Powder Coating can refinish a number of different metal surfaces including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and more. Since Gateway Powder Coating offers thousands of color options, you will be able to restore your car’s original look from roof to wheels.

Car parts that already show signs of damage can still be powder coated; Gateway Powder Coating will sandblast the part to remove rust and ensure proper adhesion of your chosen powder. Whether you choose Powder Coating or a high-temp ceramic coating, your metal will be more attractive and resistant to damage. This combination of beauty and durability makes powder coating more cost effective in the long term compared to restoring your car with wet paint.

To get your car ready to face the winter weather, call Gateway Powder Coating at (636) 486-2428. Visit their website to see work samples, and learn more about the range of items that can benefit from powder coating.