RossKote’s Best Powder Coating Blog
RossKote’s is the best blog in powder coating. People from all around the world have enjoyed his informative posts on powder coating from a consumer’s point of view. If you’re looking for the top tips before when getting powder coating done you’re in the right place for insights from a pro.
Hidden Maui Resort Improves Its Curb Appeal Using Powder Coating
Restored Enigmas of a Resort Main Entrance helps them stand out. Tucked away on a windy road just minutes away from the big waves of Honolua Bay there is a resort that is preserving their uniqueness using powder coating. With direct cove access and fabulous...
nostalgic seafood restaurant revitalizes exterior of Pearlridge Mall
Restaurant Railing Project Aiea, Hawaii Ah-hoy Diners! Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill at Pearlridge takes you back to the simple life in Hawaii but that’s not what makes this restaurant famous. What does is their amazing selection of seafood caught daily to...
Maui Meets The Sun
DKIST Solar Telescope Aperture Haleakala, Maui In honor of total solar eclipse over Argentina and Chile on July 2, 2019, we thought we'd share our DKIST National Solar Observatory aperture project. Located on Haleakala which means House of the Sun in...
iconic kaanapali restaurant gets an update
Leilani's Restaurant, Kaanapali, Maui In the spring of 2018, Leilani's restaurant a favorite of both tourists and locals renovated their upstairs dining space with new surfaces, fixtures, and metalwork. The contractor, Honolulu Builders was poised to bring the...
Can you powder coat spoked rims?
There are two approaches to powder coating spoked or laced rims on cars, motorcycles, and bikes. One, leave them in place and powder coat over them. Or two, remove and powder coat separately. Making the best decision If you've got dirt bike rims, spoke rims on bikes...
What does powder coating rims cost?
The cost to powder coat wheels can vary but using this powder coating pricing guide can help. Wanting to update your car wheels in a way that doesn’t break the bank? Powder coat your rims. Use this rim refinishing cost calculator to estimate how much your...
Portfolio Gallery
Maui Powder Works Gallery Brand Showcase Take a look and get inspired by our gallery images. We feature the best portfolio images from our collection of work. We've submitted our favorite pictures taken by us and our clients. View them by category include...
Can you powder coat the rubber part of a wheel?
Behind The Scenes: Top 5 Questions About Powder Coating Answered. As a powder coater, we get asked a lot of questions about powder coating like -can you powder coat wheel with tires on? Nothing is too obscure or off limits. The more our followers know the better...
Powder Coating Confidential: How to avoid problems with your powder coater
Troubleshooting is the most overlooked aspect of powder coating Going over what your getting is important as much as what to go over when working with a powder coater. The most overlooked aspect of powder coating is knowing the level of restoration you're going to...
Perfect Patina in Paradise
Ross Scott, the owner of Maui Powder Works and his new line of distressed powder coating called Powder Effects©.
Top 10 facts about powder coating
How powder coating works If you haven't heard powder coating is a fast-growing industry. More and more people are coming to custom powder coaters to get their everyday metal projects done. Here are the top 10 facts on the process of powder coating and the most...
How do you maintain your powder coated metal parts or rims?
Simple care instructions after your rims and metal parts come back from powder coating. Use these basic steps to care for your rims after they have been powder coated. You’ve just picked up your parts from the powder coater and put your bike or car together for a...
About Maui Powder Works
Ross Scott set out to solve the seemingly endless process of metal degradation not only on the boats he sailed but for every man’s daily challenges. He’s bringing new finishes to the powder coating industry and new opportunities to Hawaii businesses and residents.
Can you powder coat over powder coat?
When powder coating over existing powder coat Hands down, one of the most frequently asked questions in this business on how powder coating works. Yes! Typically if the coating is newer and recently powder coated. However, there are some variables that could play...
How long does it take to powder coat wheels?
Customizing rims with powder coating It's an inexpensive way to get your car to look good. But how long does it take? The short answer to the question is it can take about 1-2 hours per rim, from sandblasting and prep to coating and curing. The long answer is it may...
Why choose powder coating?
The Top 6 benefits of powder coating We know there are many choices out there when you've got a metal project to paint or restore. Here are the six best reasons why you want to get them powder coated by a custom powder coater. 1. Use powder coating to define...
The process of powder coating
How powder coating works The basic process of powder coating is straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide to powder coating and protecting metal. 1.Blast It - Sandblasting is the best way to prep a metal surface in need of restoration. It removes dirt,...
Can you powder coat over bondo?
Filler applications can be tricky with powder coating. It is not recommended to powder coat over Bondo or similar type putty products. Powder Coating over Bondo will cause outgassing to occur, this will create irregularities in the finish. Generally, any metal...
THE BEST WAY TO DEGREASE RIMS BEFORE POWDER COATING
How to de-grease your rims or metal wheel project before powder coating It's essential to prep metal rims or wheel project before powder coating. Removal of excess grease and dirt is not always expected but is a courtesy to your local custom coater. Failure to...
What do I need to do to prep my rims before getting them powder coated?
Powder coating your rims is a great way to update a truck, car or motorcycle. Generally, custom coaters can offer services dismount and pre-prep services like de-greasing but it is always good to ask beforehand. Some will either charge separately or include it in...
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