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23 Jul 2025
Powder Coating vs Wet Spray Painting | A PRV Engineering Guide

Powder Coating vs Wet Spray Painting: Pros, Cons, and How to Make the Right Choice

When comparing powder coating vs wet spray painting, the choice isn’t just cosmetic—it impacts durability, performance, and lifecycle costs. For industries where precision and resilience matter, such as construction, automotive, and electrical systems, the two most common coating options are powder coating and wet spray painting.

But how do they compare, and which is right for your project? At PRV, we offer both powder coating and wet spray painting, along with shot blasting and specialist finishes, so we’re uniquely positioned to guide you through the differences.

28 Aug 2024

Powder Coating and Electroplating: What’s New in Surface Finishing?

Surface finishing plays a critical role in the manufacturing sector, ensuring that products not only meet aesthetic standards but also enhance their durability and functionality. As we move toward 2025, several emerging trends in surface finishing are set to redefine the industry, particularly in sectors like automotive, aviation, rail, defence, construction, and oil and energy. These trends are influenced by technological advancements, environmental considerations, and the demand for higher performance and sustainability.

7 May 2024

Considering the precision required in aerospace design, integrating cutting-edge materials and protective coatings for aircraft stands as a pillar in advancing modern designs. These technologies not only enhance aircraft performance and safety but also contribute significantly to the sustainability goals of the industry. In this article, you will gain a better understanding of the significant role of protective coatings for aircraft manufacturing, offering insights into their benefits and applications.

8 Dec 2023

In the intricate machinery of the UK’s engineering sector, Automotive Powder Coating emerges as a vital cog, integral to the industry’s functionality and success. This innovative process has rapidly become a cornerstone in the manufacturing and finishing of automotive components, playing a pivotal role in enhancing both the performance and aesthetics of vehicles.

6 Oct 2023

In the sophisticated world of engineering, particularly in the realm of electric motors that are the lifeline of various industries, innovation and efficiency are paramount. Selective electroplating has remarkably ascended as an unsung hero in this domain. Below, we unveil the manifold benefits and intrinsic values that this technique harbours, casting a spotlight on its indispensability.

28 Sep 2022

Industrial spray painting may not involve creating works of art but it still requires a high level of skill to perform the job well. Industrial spray painting works with several types of liquid materials including certain paints, stains and primers. Among the greatest benefits of commercial spray painting is the high degree of control and even finish on all types of surfaces.

31 Aug 2022
shot blasting machine

When it comes to finishing and cleaning operations, shot blasting is one of the most effective methods for surface treatment. It is a technological process used to remove various impurities from different surfaces using abrasives. In this article, we look at a few different shot blasting techniques, applications, and pros and cons with some additional FAQs at the end.

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3 Jul 2019

We define powder coating as the process of applying a powder material to the surface using an electrostatic or compressed air method. It’s also one of the most advanced techniques for applying a protective and decorative finish to nearly any type of metal.

More companies are turning to powder coating as it produces a dry, clean and highly durable finish, without using volatile organic compounds. Overall, it is more economical as it saves customers time, effort and money in the long run.

19 Jun 2019

The term “fabrication” means to make something from raw materials whether it’s wood, plastic or certain types of metals. Several industries currently benefit from aluminium fabrication which refers mostly to the construction of metal structures. Choosing a material is a critical decision in all aspects of the production but so is the finishing process.

Although you can fabricate any metal, aluminium is considered one of the most common resulting in big demand for aluminium fabrication services across the world. It’s not surprising if you consider that aluminium is all around us in our homes and office buildings. Some of the most common are aluminium gates and aluminium frameworks used for doors, windows and even showers.

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