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What Can (and Can't) Be Powder Coated?
From brake calipers to 20-foot railings, powder coating handles an impressive range of metal. Here's what's a great fit — and the few things that aren't.
If it's metal and it fits in our oven, chances are we can powder coat it. People are often surprised at the range of things that come through the shop — from a single set of brake calipers to 20-foot railings. Here's a tour of what powder coating is great for, and the few things it isn't.
The one rule
Powder coating is for metal that can handle oven heat (around 400°F). Steel, stainless, aluminum, and most cast and galvanized metals are perfect. Wood, plastic, and rubber are not. Our shop coats metal items only.
Automotive & motorcycle parts
This is bread-and-butter work: wheels, brake calipers, valve covers, intake manifolds, frames, subframes, suspension components, bumpers, roll cages, exhaust pieces, and engine brackets. Powder shrugs off heat, brake dust, road salt, and chips, which is exactly what these parts face. More on automotive coating →
Wheels (a category of their own)
Wheels are so popular they get their own process. Gloss, satin, gunmetal, bronze, candy, and chrome-look finishes all hold up beautifully to daily driving. See how wheels are prepped →
Outdoor & home items
Powder coating is made for the outdoors: patio furniture, railings, gates, fences, mailboxes, light poles, planters, grills, and garden decor. Old, rusty, faded pieces come back looking brand new — and stay that way through the seasons. Residential projects →
Industrial, commercial & fabrication
For businesses and fabricators we coat equipment frames, machine parts, brackets, racks, shelving, tooling, trailer frames, and production runs. With capacity up to about 25 feet, we handle oversized and high-volume work many shops can't. Industrial coating → · Commercial projects →
Restorations & one-off pieces
Heirloom furniture, vintage bike frames, tractor and equipment parts, tools, signage — if it's metal and it's seen better days, sandblasting plus powder coating brings it back to life with a finish tougher than the original.
What we can't coat
- Wood, plastic, rubber, fiberglass — they can't survive the curing oven.
- Items with non-removable heat-sensitive parts — electronics, seals, or trim that can't be taken off first.
- Pieces larger than ~25 feet — beyond our oven and line capacity.
Not sure if your item qualifies? That's the easiest question we answer all day.
Just send a photo
The fastest way to find out what's possible is to text us a picture of your part. We'll tell you if it's a fit, suggest finishes, and quote it — usually same day.
Have a part you want coated? Text us a photo for a fast, free quote.
Common Questions
FAQ
What materials can be powder coated?
Powder coating works on metals that can handle the curing oven — steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and many cast and galvanized metals. It is not for wood, plastic, rubber, or other heat-sensitive materials. At our shop we coat metal items only.
Can you powder coat aluminum?
Yes. Aluminum powder coats beautifully and is extremely common for wheels, trim, and outdoor parts. Cast aluminum is often pre-baked first to release trapped gases so the finish comes out smooth.
How big of an item can you powder coat?
Our shop handles items up to about 25 feet long, which lets us take on large pieces many shops can't — long railings, gates, fence sections, trailer frames, and industrial parts.
Can rusty or old metal be powder coated?
Yes. We sandblast rusty and previously painted metal down to clean bare metal first, which removes the rust and old finish and gives a perfect surface for the new coating to bond to.