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Powder Coating Prep Checklist

Get your parts ready the right way and your job moves faster (and often costs less). Here's the exact checklist we use — free to save or print as a PDF.

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Before You Drop Off

  • Remove all non-metal parts. Bearings, bushings, rubber seals, grommets, plastic, glass, stickers and wiring — powder coating is metal-only and cures at high heat.
  • Take off hardware you want to keep. Valve stems, sensors, emblems, and trim that shouldn't be coated.
  • Drain fluids. Any part that held oil, fuel, or coolant should be drained and as clean as possible.
  • Knock off loose grease and dirt. You don't need it spotless — we blast it back to bare metal — but heavy grease is best wiped down first.
  • Note threads & machined surfaces. Tell us which holes, threads, or mating surfaces must stay coating-free so we can mask them.

Know Before You Go

  • Pick a color & finish. Gloss, satin, matte, metallic, candy, textured — or bring a sample to match. Browse options →
  • Snap a photo first. Text it to us for a quote before you even drop off. (931) 801-9607
  • Ask about teardown. Can't remove the non-metal parts yourself? We can — there's just a small added fee.
  • Plan turnaround. Ask when you drop off — we keep it fast, but big or multi-stage jobs take a little longer.

Superior Powder Coating LLC · 129 Corporate Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040 · Call (931) 802-6001 · Text (931) 801-9607

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