Powder coating doesn’t typically come with a formal warranty, but shops like Powder Craft will stand behind the service and finished work and help resolve issues when they come up. Powder manufacturers may warranty their products on a case-by-case basis, but it also depends on the issue. For example, damage caused by negligence or acts of nature isn’t warrantied. As a general rule, a manufacturer addressing a problem with the coating itself is different than damage caused to the item after it leaves the shop.
How Long Does Powder Coating Last?
There isn’t one answer to how long powder coating lasts for any object. Powder coating is durable, but it is possible to damage it under enough stress or harsh conditions. The existing condition of the item and how you use it after it leaves the shop also matter. Off-road items exposed to road debris, heat and chemicals are going to look different than powder coated metal artwork that hangs in your home office.
What to Do If You Have a Problem With Your Powder Coating?
If you notice an issue with your powder coating, don’t immediately sand, strip, touch up, or paint over the impacted area. Take clear photos that show both the problem and the surrounding powder coated finish. Give our team at Powder Craft a call and explain what’s going on.
We’ll take a look to see if the problem is related to the coating application, outside damage, or something else. If it’s an issue with the application, we stand by our work and do our best to make the problem right. Even if we didn’t work on the item, we can advise whether or not it’s practical to re-strip and reapply a finish or how it can be resolved.
Powder Coating Warranty FAQs
Does Powder Craft offer a warranty on powder coating?
Our team at Powder Craft doesn’t offer a formal warranty, but we stand behind our service and the finished product. If you have concerns about work we’ve completed, get in touch with us and let us know what’s happening. We can look at the issue and help figure out the best next steps.
Does the powder coating manufacturer provide a warranty?
Powder coating manufacturers may warranty their products on a case-by-case basis depending on the problem. That doesn’t mean every chip, scratch, fade, or other issue is automatically covered. If you think there’s a problem with the coating itself, reach out to our team at Powder Craft and we can take a closer look at what’s going on.
Is accidental damage covered after something is powder coated?
No, Powder Craft doesn’t warranty damage caused by negligence, such as impacts, scraping, improper handling, or other damage that happens after the finished item leaves our shop. Powder coating is durable, but it is possible to damage it under enough stress or harsh conditions.
Is weather or storm damage covered?
No, Powder Craft doesn’t warranty against acts of nature, which includes damage caused by severe weather or other events outside of our control. If you’re not sure whether or not you’re looking at environmental damage or a problem with the coating itself, send us some photos and we’ll help you figure out what may have happened.
What should I do if my powder coating starts peeling or doesn’t look right?
Take a few clear photos and contact Powder Craft before trying to repair the area yourself. Let us know when you first noticed the problem and whether anything happened to the item beforehand. We’ll look at the situation and help you determine whether or not there’s an issue with the coating, the finished work, or damage that occurred afterward.
Get Started with Your Powder Coating Project
If something doesn’t look right with your finished powder coating project, don’t guess or wonder what to do next. Give us a call at Powder Craft and let us know what you’re seeing so we can take a closer look. We stand behind our service and the finished product, even though we don’t offer a formal warranty.
Send us photos or bring your project by our Rocklin shop to get started.
