FAQS:
Frequently Asked Questions . . .
about Electrostatic Painting, Electrostatic Refinishing
and Electro Painters
What is Electrostatic Painting?
Not all electrostatic painting processes are equal! Electro Painters uses the highly specialized Ransburg #2 spray equipment, which atomizes and statically charges the atomized paint as it leaves the spray head, driven only by centrifugal force. The positively charged paint seeks grounded metals and "wraps" around even the most intricate shapes. Unlike conventional spray processes, the paint is statically drawn only to the metal from all directions, so there is no overspray, spatters or mess. Give us a call or email us if you’d like more detail and we’d be happy to share the magic.
How much downtime should we expect?
We work at your convenience - after hours or weekends when necessary to minimize disruption of your business. Since we use fast drying epoxy paint with no overspray, your filing cabinets, metal desks, chairs - almost anything metal - can be refinished to the color of your choice, on-site and overnight! The next morning, you arrive to a fresh, vibrant place of business.
What are the SPECIFIC benefits of Electrostatic painting?
Our Electrostatic Painting Process ensures no overspray, delivering a clean and precise application every time. The hygienic, non-porous surface prevents the growth of MRSA and other pathogens, making it ideal for environments that require high cleanliness standards. This durable finish is impervious to disinfectants and common cleaning solutions, ensuring longevity. With a factory-like enamel finish, our process is both cost-effective and highly professional. We complete the work on-site, reducing disruption to your operations and minimizing frustration for your staff. Our process involves minimal interruption, with the paint drying to the touch within an hour and ready for light use the following morning.
Why choose Electro Painters?
With over 200 years of combined experience on staff, we bring a wealth of expertise to every project. Our team offers an extensive range of color options, ensuring you find the perfect match for your needs. Serving an exceptionally wide area, we are committed to flexibility, with adaptable hours to fit your schedule. We utilize only the finest equipment and paint, delivering superior results every time. For your convenience, we provide free estimates and are fully insured, ensuring peace of mind throughout the process. Additionally, references are available upon request, showcasing our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
What type of paint is used and why?
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Interior: We use a two-component polyamide epoxy enamel for office furnishings, lockers, machinery, and most interior metals. This paint offers superior adhesion, toughness, and chemical resistance, and is specifically formulated for use with electrostatic spray guns. It is self-priming on properly prepared surfaces.
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Exterior: For outdoor items like wrought iron, fences, and trailers, we use a two-component urethane enamel. This paint provides excellent gloss retention, weather resistance, and protection against chemicals and heat up to 300°F. When necessary, we apply a two-component epoxy primer for enhanced adhesion and rust protection.
MSDS Sheets are available for all products used.
Will Electro Painters work with contractors?
Absolutely! Given the specialized nature of our process, a high percentage of our jobs are done in conjunction with other upgrades. We frequently work with or through general contractors and mechanical contractors. We also specialize in working with original equipment vendors to match or coordinate the finishes of items not being replaced.
Does Electro Painters paint original equipment for metal fabricators?
Yes! Let us be your paint shop!
We’re equipped to handle products of virtually any size or shape, providing flexible solutions tailored to your needs. For maximum convenience, we can coordinate a schedule to paint staged products directly at your business, eliminating shipping costs and reducing the risk of handling damage. Prefer to send them our way? No problem — our shop is fully equipped to handle the job with the same high-quality results. Let us simplify your process while delivering exceptional finishes.
Will Electro Painters paint items at their own facilities?
Yes. We are happy to paint your items in our facilities, but since our process is so clean and our hours are so flexible, most of our work is done on-site to minimize downtime and inconvenience to the customer.
Does Electro Painters do residential work?
The vast majority of our work is commercial, industrial or institutional, but we are happy to accept appropriate residential work, such as large exterior fencing jobs, metal staircases and ornamental wrought iron.
Are Electro Painters crews fully insured?
Yes, each member has represented that they are fully insured to cover both themselves and their clients. Coverage includes General Liability, Auto Liability, Excess/Umbrella Liability, Workman's Compensation and Employer's Liability. Certificates of Insurance are readily available to our customers.
Should we empty files, drawers and cabinets before painting?
For the most part, only the surfaces to be painted need to be empty, so unless cases, files and/or desks are to be painted inside and out they do not need to be emptied. In some cases, we request the top two drawers of tall lateral files be emptied for safety reasons. We do ask our customers to remove everything from the top of items to be painted and to leave them unlocked. This allows us to edge the top and sides of drawers.
What are the steps to surface preparation?
Electro Painters’ jobs are bid to include whatever is necessary to assure the highest quality result.
In general, our quotes and process includes:
1. Removal of tape, tags, plates and other debris.
2. Surface sanding to assure good adhesion of the new paint to the old surface.
3. Surfaces are wiped down with solvents and / or degreasers.
4. Masking of parts not to be painted.
5. Priming when and as required, which would be included in the quote.
6. Replace removed parts, unmask and cleanup. Some surfaces require more extensive preparation, which may require upcharges, outside vendors or customer involvement.
Examples of preparation NOT commonly included:
• Power-washing (we can include this in the quote).
• Sandblasting (we recommend using a sandblasting specialist).
• Grinding (customer’s maintenance department or specialist).
• Disconnection of hoses, belts, power, computers, etc. (our process will be running several thousand volts of static electricity through the metal, so it's imperative to disconnect sensitive equipment).
Do you stand by your work?
Yes, we stand behind our work and we make sure we can by using the highest quality paints which will stand up to years of normal daily routine, the best equipment and the most experienced painters. If we make a mistake we fix it. Warranties, offered by both the paint manufacturers and Electro Painters, are written specific to the application and are available on request
Do you offer sustainable coatings?
We proudly offer low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and HAP-free (Hazardous Air Pollutants) products for both interior and exterior applications. These eco-friendly coatings meet all performance standards of our standard epoxy and urethane paints while containing only 58% of the VOCs by weight compared to regular electrostatic coatings.
The Electrostatic Painting Process is a natural "Green" alternative to conventional methods, offering several environmental benefits:
- Our epoxy and urethane paints last three to four times longer than traditional coatings, extending the life of metal surfaces and reducing environmental impact over time.
- The process achieves near 100% transfer efficiency, minimizing airborne particulates.
- Less paint is required for full coverage, significantly lowering VOC emissions.
- We also recycle all solvents, further reducing our environmental footprint.
Interested in a quote or have any questions?
Provide your email and an Electro Painters representative will contact you quickly.