White paint for metal

White metal paint is the most popular and basic among other colors. It is actively used for painting household appliances, vehicles, interior items, advertising designs and many other products.

White gives the freshness and light of any painted detail.

Advantages and disadvantages of white paint

Very often, painters who use liquid paint materials have problems with the application of white paint. Because it is very difficult to paint products without leaving a divorce. And any difference in it is immediately visible. Especially if the product is in a room with bright lighting.

Of course, there are no such problems with powder paints. The powder provides perfect uniformity of coverage. Surface irregularities and defects can be hidden if the layer of white paint is slightly larger. In addition, such a coating will be very durable and resistant to any negative effects.

White powder paint will not fade over time. Even if the painted product will be used outside.

The powder coating less gets dirty. And even if there is dirt on it, it is very easy to remove.

The only downside of using this material is the features of its application. At home, it is almost impossible. Special equipment is required.

Features of the composition of white paint

Powder paint is a special fine powder. It consists of various resins, pigments, hardeners and other additives. Resins affect the properties of the paint and the features of its application. The most popular are polyester powders. They have good resistance to external influences, can withstand different temperatures and are suitable for external use. And epoxy paints are used in cases where additional corrosion protection is required. Such paints are applied to products that are situated in rooms with little sunlight.

Paint becomes white because of titanium dioxide. But manufacturers can use other fillers for this. Sometimes the properties of the paint expand due to the additives, increases the strength of the coating, durability and creates a reflective effect.

Shades of white

In the international RAL catalog shades of white are indicated by the number 9. There are 6 white variants: cream white 9001, gray white 9002, signal white 9003, white 9010, transport white 9016 and papyrus white 9018.

The most popular in the industry are 9016 and 9003 in glossy and matte variants.

Customers also like white shagreen, white antique, antique silver on white, gold on white, white moiré and white metallic.

Dyeing technology

White powder coating technology is no different than applying any powder paint.

Initially, the product is cleaned of contamination, rust, scale, oils, grease and old paint, if any. After that, the part dries.

Then a white powder is applied in the spray chamber by the spray gun.

And at the end in the polymerization furnace, the paint particles melt and form a coating.

The most important step in applying the paint is the pre-cleaning of the metal. It must be done carefully, otherwise there will be defects in the powder coating.